Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock School

Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock School*
When: March 3rd & 4th
Where: Eastern Carolina Ag and Education Center, Tarboro, NC
Who: Youth ages 9-18
More information including the entry forms will be posted on our website in the upcoming weeks.

Billy Nance Family 4-H Meat Goat Leadership Institute

Billy Nance Family 4-H Meat Goat Leadership Institute*
When: February 25
Where: NCSU Beef Educational Unit
Who: Youth ages 14-19 and currently enrolled in High School
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This is a great opportunity for youth that have an interest in the Meat Goat Industry. Youth learn about team building, public speaking, and have hands-on portions with goats during this event. We also include general health care, parasite control, and artificial insemination in goats.

Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute
When: February 17-19, 2012
Where: Hickory, NC. This event is held in conjunction with the NC Cattlemen's Conference and the kids will spend time at this event as well.
Who: Youth ages 14-19 and currently enrolled in High School

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(*Due January 13*)
This is a great opportunity for youth that have a sincere interest in the Beef Industry. Youth learn about the Beef Industry while also learning leadership skills, public speaking, etiquette, and setting goals.

Junior Hereford Judging

NC Junior Hereford Association Judging in January*
When: January 28
Where: NCSU Beef Educational Unit

Click on this link to access the entry form

This is a great event for youth interested in Livestock Judging. For more information on this event feel free to contact Steve Sifford at nchereford@yahoo.com

Annual Wether & Doe Sale

*NC Meat Goat Association Annual Wether & Doe Sale*
When: January 14, 11:00 am
Where: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield NC
Who: 20-25 wether and doe kids will be offered for sale. These goats will be the desirable age and size for spring shows. For more information, call our office at 336-318-6000.

NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Golf Tournament

Are you an avid Golfer? Would you like to support Randolph County Extension in continuing its excellence in programming, than participating in the inaugural Golf Tournament is the ANSWER!

The tournament will be held on Friday, October 28 beginning with lunch at 11:30 followed by a shotgun start at 1:00 PM. Holly Ridge Golf Links in Archdale, NC will host this golf tournament featuring $1000 in prize money - $500 to first place team!

Entry Fee $75 per golfer or $300 per team
Raffle, 50/50 raffle, and Closest hole contests

Click here for more information!

4-H Turkey Show Information!

Are you ready for the 2011 NC STATE FAIR 4-H Poultry Show?
Check out this link for information regarding information about preparing your turkey for the show in October.

For additional information, call our Extension Office at 336-318-6000.