Honor Club Application

4-H has a special opportunity for youth 16 years of age and older with three years of 4-H experience: North Carolina Honor Club.

The North Carolina 4-H Honor Club was organized in 1931 by Mr. L.R. Harrill as a way to develop a statewide 4-H service organization. Today, the NC 4-H Honor Club has almost 3000 members from across the state and nation.

Being a North Carolina 4-H Honor Club member is more than just an honor. It is the chance to give back to the 4-H program a small part of the knowledge and skills that the 4-H program helped to develop. Honor Club is looking for members who want to have this chance to contribute to the club's motto - Service.

Membership in the North Carolina 4-H Honor Club is bestowed upon those 4-H'ers who have exhibited outstanding 4-H citizenship and leadership throughout their 4-H career. An Honor Club member continues to provide leadership and service to the total 4-H program throughout life.

You must have completed three or more years of 4-H club work and shall be at least 16 years of age and not more than 20 years of age on January 1 of the year of application.
The total number of applicants inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club shall be limited to .5% of the current enrollment of North Carolina 4-H members.
New inductees will be expected to pay life-time dues the year that they are inducted. Some county 4-H programs pay their member's dues.


Click here to access an Honor Club application

Honor Club applications are due back to the Randolph County Extension Office by January 10, 2012. For more information, contact Jody or Barb at 336-318-6000.

4-H Scholarship TIME

Are you a senior in High School? This is the time of year to be filling out college scholarship applications. 4-H members in Randolph County may be eligible for a State 4-H Scholarship.

Click on this link for application and information

Applications are due back to the Randolph County Extension Office by January 10, 2012. For more information contact us at 336-318-6000.

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
Click on this link:

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

Click here for the entry form


(*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.

Back to School Time

Summer is winding down and many families are faced with the BACK TO SCHOOL realities! Who are my teachers?; What time do I have to get up in the morning?; What will I eat for lunch?; How will I get to school?; These questions and similar others will be discussed in many homes in the days before school begins!

The first day of school is usually one of excitement and anticipation! Parents and students have been back to school shopping for all the necessary school supplies and new clothes that allow students to feel dressed and ready for success!

If your student will take the bus, remind them of the following rules, shared with us by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
* wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb
* do not move around the bus
* check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing
* make sure to always remain in clear view of the bus driver

If, instead, your child is riding in a car, remember the following:
* all passengers should wear a seat belt and age appropriate car safety seat if needed
* all children under 13 years of age should ride in the rear seat of vehicles
* do not allow teen drivers to drive while eating, drinking or talking on the cell phone, thus preventing driver distraction

If your child will bike to school:
* always wear a helmet, no matter how short the ride
* ride on the right, in the same direction as auto traffic
* use appropriate hand signals
* respect traffic lights and stop signs
* wear bright color clothing to increase visibility

If your child will walk to school:
* make sure your child’s route is a safe one, with well trained adult crossing guards at intersections.
* walk with a friend and don’t be distracted
* bright colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers

While getting to school can be one hurdle, lunch time can be another one! Lunch time can be stressful for children unless they are prepared with a healthy nutritious lunch brought from home or enjoyed in the school cafeteria. Most schools send schedules of cafeteria menus home, so that children can decide whether to pack a lunch on the days when the main course is one they prefer not to eat.

Encourage your child to choose fresh fruit, low-fat dairy products, and water. Avoid soft drinks as most contain 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. Drinking just one soft drink a day increases a child’s risk of obesity by 60 percent.

Providing students with good, nutritious food will help students stay on track during the day and a healthy snack before doing homework is a good idea too!

Begin now to assist your child in developing good homework and study habits!
* find a place for students to study with some privacy
* set aside plenty of time for homework
* turn the TV off while completing homework
* be available to assist with questions your child might have about their homework, but don’t do their homework for them

Getting prepared for BACK TO SCHOOL can help alleviate any anxiety your child may have. Keep communication lines open with your child so that they can feel comfortable discussing with you, the fears or questions they may have about the new school year!

For more information about Youth Development, contact North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 336-318-6000.




Barbara Dunn Swanson
Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development

4-H CSI Class

Did you know that 4-H members learn to solve puzzles, work together, use critical thinking skills and build self confidence through activities such as 4-H: Crime Scene Investigation? If you should like to join this dynamic youth development program for kids 5 - 19 years of age, call us at 336-318-6000.

Mock Elections - learning and growing in 4-H

During the 4-H Civic Education Workshop, teams learned about elective office through a simulated election. Teams assigned an election manager, candidate and marketing officials. Following candidate speeches and vote, Ben Talbott was elected! Good job to Austin Nance and Rachele Osborne for an exciting challenge.

Civic Education Consortium workshop

Randolph County 4-H is increasing the opportunities for youth to develop citizenship and service learning knowledge through workshops and interaction with city and county elected officials. The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session with 4-H to answer questions and interact with 4-H members.

Mayor David Smith meets with Randolph County 4-H

4-H members increasing their understanding of civic education, citizenship and service learning, meet with Asheboro Mayor David Smith to ask him questions and learn about how he works with others in the city.

4-H Kids in the Kitchen

Randolph County 4-H members taking part in the Kids in the Kitchen nutrition program with Barbara Linder, Randolph County 4-H Agent!

5-7 year old 4-H members CREATE DRAMA!

Randolph County 4-H members participate in State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest!

Seven 4-H members including: Alex Ketison, Evan Gunter, Emma Wicker, CJ Davis, Hayden Thomas and Rachel and Jessie Osborne participated in the State 4-H Poultry Judging contest in Raleigh on Monday, July 18. The senior team finished fifth overall. Alex was 8th overall in the senior division and Rachel was 6th overall in the junior division!

Adam Frazier, NC 4-H Honor Club Member

Jason Wright receives NC 4-H Young Alumni Award

As a young alumni, Jason is currently serving a two-year term as the President of the North Carolina Dairy Youth Foundation Board of Directors. Prior to that, he served as the Vice-President. Jason also serves on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (NC PDCA) representing the Holstein breed and is an officer in the North Carolina Holstein Association.

Jason continues to "give back" to the 4-H Dairy Youth Program by coaching dairy judging, dairy quiz bowl, and dairy skillathon teams from Randolph County. His teams consistently win or place very high in the state contests.

As a club leader, Jason organizes club meetings, community service projects including trips to the nursing home, Favorite Food Show events, trips to the Vet School at NC State University; holds dairy quiz bowl judging practice and supports the 4-H youth involved in the turkey project as a few of his roles as a club leader.

Jason continues to MAKE THE BEST BETTER through his participation in Randolph County 4-H!

Hayden Thomas Presenting at State 4-H Presentation Finals in Raleigh