Bee Keeping Essay Contest

Calling All 4-H Club Members:

The annual Bee Keeping Essay Contest is HERE! 

2013 Essay Topic: Reducing the Usage of Bee-Killing Pesticides in my Community

Pesticides are a fact of modern life, but misuse or overuse of pesticides, or making poor choices when selecting and applying pesticides can be devastating to honey bees and other pollinators. 

1. 4-H’ers are encouraged to learn about bee-killing pesticides being used in their communities – by homeowners, businesses, or farmers. 

2. Investigate how the impact of those pesticides on honey bees can be lessened.

The scope of the research is an essential judging criterion, accounting for 40% of your score. The number of sources consulted, the authority of the sources, and the variety of the sources are all evaluated.

Personal interviews with beekeepers, farmers and others familiar with the subject are valued sources of information and should be documented. Sources, which are not cited in the endnotes, should be listed in a “Resources” or “Bibliography” list.

DID YOU KNOW: Randolph County has a great bee keeping group that may be interested in telling you more and providing important information for your research?

Randolph County Bee Keeper Contact: Keith Pritchett 336-625-3150


The North Carolina state winner receives a $50 award.

Note that “honey bee” is properly spelled as two words, even though many otherwise authoritative references spell it as one word.

Even if dated 2012, all rules still apply, so click here.

Click Here for 2013 details!

Deadline for all essay's is February 15.

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4-H Horse Short Courses Offered

2013 Extension Horse Management Courses

Guilford County Agricultural Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27405

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Monday, January 28 Horse Health & Horse Care

                                         Dr. Mark Wallace, Carolina Equine Hospital, Gibsonville, NC

Monday, February 4 Ask A Vet – Attendees determine subjects covered by questions that are asked to         

                                   Veterinarians of Mid State Equine Hospital

                                   Dr Cindy Kimbrell, Mid State Equine Hospital, Liberty, NC

Monday, February 11 Lameness - Problems & Solutions - A Veterinarian & Farrier

                                     Dr James Meeker, Davie Co Large Animal Hospital, Mocksville, NC            

                                           Farrier – TBA

Monday, February 18 Forage & Pasture Management, Weed Control

                                     Leon Warren, NCSU Crop Science Specialist

                                           Ben Chase, Extension Livestock Agent, NC Cooperative Extension

Monday, February 25 Exploring Equine Assisted Learning

                                     Dr. Patricia Singer - Internal Medicine Physician, Equine Assisted Growth &              

                                           Learning Association Certified Mental Health & Equine Specialist.

                                           Cathy Thacker, BS Equine Studies, Certified PATH Riding Instructor

Monday, March 4 Ground Work Exercises & Trailering Demonstrations

                               Leisha & Brock Griffith, Brock Griffith Horsemanship, Denton, NC

Monday, March 11 Legal & Insurance Issues for Horse Owners

                                 Attorney – RL Adams, Carolina Equine Law     

                                       Lucinda Human, Insurance Representative - Star H Insurance

Monday, March 18 Natural Horsemanship Demonstration

                                 James & Kate Cooler- Cooler Horsemanship, Summerfield NC

Horse Management Committee –

Randy Boles, David Dick, Sara Jo Durham, Steva Allgood, Rita Nott, and Georgianne Sims

- Registration Fee: $30 for entire series or $5.00 per session.

- Registration Fee will be waived for 4-H members presenting an official current 4-H Program Membership ID Card.

For additional information, call Ben Chase, Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Livestock Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at 1-800-666-3625, 342-8235 or Email- ben_chase@ncsu.edu.

In case of inclement weather, please call 1-800-666-3625 or 342-8235 for a recorded message.

Honors Night Celebration

Mark your calendar, it is time for our 4-H Honor's Night Celebration!

When: Friday, February 15

Where: First Presbyterian Church, Asheboro, NC

When:   Meal at 6:00 PM

             Program at 7:00 PM

In addition to awards and recognition, we will also feature 4-H members in their showcase of talent.

All families must RSVP their attendance at this event, so we have an accurate number for meal preparation.

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you on February 15.

Barb and Jody

4-H Club Officer Training Planned

4-H club members, you are invited to participate in our annual 4-H Club Officer Training class to be held on Saturday, February 16 at the Randolph County Extension Office.

Beginning at 9:30 AM, we will meet and learn how to conduct a 4-H business meeting, keep secretarial minutes, manage the finances and work together with the other club officers.

Any youth 8 years and older is welcome to join us. We will conclude our training at noon.

Please RSVP your attendance at this meeting by calling our office at 336 - 318-6000 by Wednesday, February 13.

For questions, call us and we can visit!

4-H in the New Year!

Happy New Year!

We are gearing up for a year of fun, learning and excitement here at 4-H! We have plans for club officer training, favorite food show, dairy quiz bowl, horse bowl, shooting sports competition and so very much more.

If you would like to join our program click here! 

Fill out this 4-H enrollment form and turn it into our office, and we can get you on the road to 4-H!

Jody and I wish you and your family a great NEW YEAR and hope to see you soon.


Sincerely,

Barbara Dunn Swanson
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development