2013 Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat

Dear 4-H Families,

We are happy to provide information about the 2013 Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat.

This retreat is being hosted by the University of Georgia and will be held June 16-20 in Valdosta, GA. The University of Georgia is charging $200 per person. However, because of generous funding support from the NC Dairy Youth Foundation, the NC Dairy Producers Association, and the NC PDCA, we are able to lower the cost by 25% to $150 per person. Randolph County 4-H is offering an additional $25 dollar scholarship so the FINAL COST PER PERSON IN RANDOLPH COUNTY IS $125.

A charter bus from Holiday Tours will take the North Carolina delegation to the retreat. 

Registration forms and checks are due to Dr. Hopkins' office at NC State University by Friday May 24.

Click here to download the Registration Form and information.

Click here to download the Medical Form for NC

Click here to download the Medical Form for Georgia

Checks may be made payable to the  Georgia 4-H Foundation and mailed to:

 Dr. Brinton Hopkins, Box 7621


NC State University


Raleigh NC   27695

Horticultural Science Summer Institute

High school-aged youth (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) are invited to apply to a weeklong, residential horticultural experience on the campus of NC State University. 

Youth will have hands-on opportunities to explore a broad range of horticultural possibilities from breeding better fruits and vegetables, growing a diverse selection of woody ornamentals, lengthening the life of cut flowers, learning sustainable production practices, climbing trees, designing landscapes and delving into tools that enhance our understanding of plant growth. 

Participants will visit a variety of horticultural businesses, eat delicious local food, explore campus, watch garden films, and arrange flowers.  Youth will also be introduced to career possibilities, college-making decisions and leadership development.

The cost of the institute will be $500 with a $150 deposit due upon application acceptance. Many meals included. I am working on providing partial scholarships! 

Click here for the online application.

Deadline for application is May 22.

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu or cell: (919) 886-3424 office (919) 513-7346.

2013 North Carolina 4-H Horticulture Contest

Do you love plants, flowers and all things that grow??? The 4-H Horticulture Contest might be for you!

The 2013 contest will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00pm in Kilgore Hall on the campus of NC State University.  All individuals and teams are welcome and anyone thinking of trying should come as well! 

This is the link to register your team.

Here is the link to the contest rules etc.

(I know the dates are wrong on this contest rules page - but the information - is still accurate)

This year's winning state Senior Team will be eligible to receive scholarships attend the National Junior HorticulturalAssociation's annual convention in Willamsburg, VA (in October).  Any and all other plant-loving friends are also welcome to attend.

For more information contact Liz Driscoll at: 919-513-7346

4-H Food Show Announced

Back by popular demand - the 4-H Food Show contest!

When: Saturday, April 20
Where: Randolph County Extension, 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Time: Set up 9:00 AM - Judging will begin at 9:30 AM

Why: 4-H members learn valuable life skills while learning to cook their favorite recipe.

HOW: Any 4-H member can participate. Simply select your favorite recipe and submit your recipe to our office by Friday, April 12.

AGE CATEGORIES:

______ CLOVERBUD (5-8)              ______JUNIOR (9-13)                      ______SENIOR (14-18)

On the day of competition, bring your prepared dish, along with serving  utensils, and a table setting appropriate for your dish. You will set your table and then serve a taste of your prepared dish to a judge who will ask you questions about your dish.

CATEGORIES: your recipe should be from one of the following categories:

BEVERAGE ________          MAIN DISH __________     VEGETABLE/SALAD_________

BREAD ________                 SNACK ____________         DESSERT ___________

HEALTHY OPTION_____________

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR REGISTRATION FORM!

Dairy Poster Contest Announced

Each year the Dairy Poster Contest educational activity involves a large number of youth in a meaningful learning experience as they learn about our dairy industry.

The theme for the 2013 Dairy Poster Contest is "Dairy Packs Power ". Youth should incorporate this theme into their posters. 

1. Competition in this contest will be conducted on an individual basis in Division I (9-12 years of age), Division II (13-15 years of age), and Division III (16-19 years of age) at the county and state level. Youth in Division IV (5-8 years of age) will participate on a non-competitive basis at the county level only.
2. Posters should be a standard 22" X 28" size.
3. Posters MUST NOT contain copyright material such as cartoon characters, etc.
4. Posters must have been displayed at least once in a public place.

Posters for competition must be received in the Randolph County 4-H Office by Friday May 31.

Local winners will be selected and will be sent on to state competition. All posters will be displayed in the community during the month of June in recognition of June Dairy Month.

The following awards will be provided to state winners in Division I, Division II, and Division III by the Southeastern United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA):

• First Place: $100 cash
• Second Place: $75 cash
• Third Place: $50 cash

Click here to get a copy of the score card, that must be filled out and taped to the back of each poster.