Nuckolls County 4-Hers driven to succeed and help others

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023

Nuckolls County 1.jpg — Nuckolls County 4-H assistant Amy Brockman leads Lawrence-Nelson sixth graders through the cardiopulmonary rotation during annual Animals Inside and Out Field day. The youth got to see and feel preserved beef and swine hearts as well as a sheep pluck, which is the heart and lungs together.
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Kristen Sindelar

Any time there’s a contest, competition naturally arises. But for Nuckolls County 4-Hers, their competitive drive does not overcome the friendships that are being made.

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Nuckolls County 2.jpg — The annual 4-H Bonanza Project Day is held at the Nuckolls County Fairgrounds every June. The youth always plant beautification planters to be judged and then placed around the fairgrounds throughout the fair.
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Nuckolls County 3.jpg — Marshal Peterson, UNL rodeo team coach, comes to Nuckolls County yearly to help youth learn the basics of roping. This year, Nuckolls County was able to host Level 1 and Level 2 roping clinics.
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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.