Randolph County 4-H & Youth Development

Dan Kirtley, Extension Educator, ANR/CED/4-H Youth Development

Joanie Thornburg, 4-H Program Assistant

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4-H Mission:

To assist youth and adults in their development by conducting hands-on educational programs, using the knowledge base of Purdue University, other land grant universities and the United States Department of Agriculture

4-H Fair Dates

July 19-24, 2008

2008 Randolph County 4-H Fair Schedule

2008 Randolph County Fairbook

Other Websites to check out:

Indiana 4-H

Indiana 4-H Foundation

National 4-H

Pork Quality Assurance

4-H Scholarships

State Fair

Know Before You Show

4-H/FFA State Fair Premium Book

What Is 4-H?

· 4-H is the largest youth serving organization in the USA.  It is a volunteer-led organization that reaches youth through a variety of programs in both rural and urban settings.  4-H is NOT just for farm kids . . . it is for ALL kids!

· 4-H programs are hands-on, age-appropriate, and university-based. 4-H helps youth improve their self-confidence, learn responsibility and subject matter, and develop leadership, citizenship, communication, and decision-making skills that can be applied over a lifetime.

Who Can Join 4-H?

· 4-H is for anyone and everyone in grades 3-12

· Mini 4-H is for kids in Kindergarten - 2nd grade

· It is the policy of the Cooperative Extension Service of Purdue University that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to its programs and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, or place of residence.

How Do I Join?

· Contact the Randolph County Extension Office, 1885 S US Hwy 27, Winchester, IN 47394 * (765)584-2271 or 584-8005

· Attend an Enrollment Night at the 4-H Fairgrounds

2008 4-H Enrollment Dates:

February 12 - 4:30-6:30 PM, Husted Hall, Fairgrounds

February 27 - 4:30-6:30 PM, Husted Hall, Fairgrounds

· We can help match you up with 4-H Clubs in your community and help you contact the leader.

· You must fill out an official Randolph County Enrollment Form and return it to the Extension office by March 1.

· If you do not live in Randolph County, contact the 4-H staff at your local Cooperative Extension Service county office.  Or Indiana residents call 1-888-EXT-INFO for the telephone number of your county office.

Why Join?

· 4-H is FUN!  Kids have fun learning with new and old friends in clubs, at meetings, social activities, tours, trips, camps, and fairs.  They learn about themselves and experience new challenges.

· For older teens, 4-H offers opportunities to develop and test their leadership skills as 4-H volunteers working with youth.

· For adults, 4-H offers opportunities for training in a variety of areas including youth development, instruction and more!

· 4-H offers something for everyone, there are over 50 project areas to choose from.

The 4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head to clearer thing,

My Heart to greater loyalty,

My Hands to larger service,

And My Health to better living,

For my club, my community,

my country, and my world.

The 4-H Emblem - A green four-leaf clover with a white "H" on each leaf

The 4-H Slogan - "Learn by Doing"

The 4-H Motto - "To Make the Best Better"