Q&A with Holt County 4-H’ers

Kristen Sindelar
Oct 22, 2026
3 hrs ago

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The 4-H program in Holt County is strong thanks to the dedication of many youth and volunteers. For the 2025-2026 year, Holt County had 257 enrolled youth from ages 5-18 years. Of these 4-H youth, 217 exhibited an impressive 1,729 entries at the 2026 Holt County Fair.

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Holt 4-H 1.jpg — Rachel Krysl turned her passion for showing her Australian Shepherd cross, Abby, into a quilt.
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Holt 4-H 2.jpg — Case Shane became a certified youth shotgun instructor at age 14.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.