Burt County 4-H is immersed in tradition. The Burt County Fair has been the climax of the summer for generations of 4-H youth, with daily 4-H livestock shows and ribbons adorning 4-H the projects proudly on display.
Connie Buskohl-Barney teaches acrylic painting to Ivy Johnson and Georgia Johnson during the Let’s Paint Run-A-Ways 4-H workshop.
Junior Leader and Burt County 4-H member Elisa Anderson assists Garrison Gramke during the Clover Kid Camp.
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Tate Penke demonstrates his abilities at the 2022 Tractor Driving Contest.
Michael Bracht of Burt County was the recipient of the statewide 2023 Emerging Volunteer Award, which recognizes those who have been volunteering with the 4-H program for three years or less. Bracht works heavily with the robotics program in Burt County.
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.
Kristen Sindelar
Agriculture Reporter
