Extension Educationin Randall County

The Big 5 Project Areas in 4-H

Texas 4-H offers a wide variety of projects in several categories, referred to as the “Big 5.” Please refer to each category to identify the individual projects within, along with contact and important information. Many projects are self-led, while several have volunteer project leaders. If you have any interest in becoming a volunteer in any of the following areas, please contact Kayla Lanford.

2024 Clubs Contact List

2024 Project Contact List

• Agriculture & Livestock
  • Beef Cattle
    • Dr. J.D. Ragland
      (806) 468-5543
  • Dairy Cattle
    • Dr. J.D. Ragland
      (806) 468-5543
  • Dog Care & Training
    • Brittney Foster
      (806) 282-7989
  • Gardening & Horticulture
    • Self-Led
  • Goats
    • Dr. J.D. Ragland
      (806) 468-5543
  • Horse
    • Jill Crum
      (806) 681-5794
  • Horse Quiz Bowl
    • Jill Crum
      (806) 681-5794
  • Horse Judging
    • Makenzie Knipe
      (830) 358-9946
  • Hippology
    • Kevin and Cheryl Morris
      (806) 443-3834
  • Livestock Quiz Bowl
    • Cara Bradshaw (Seniors)
      (806) 676-1404
    • Meghan Williams (Intermediates)
      (806) 339-2622
  • Meat Science
    • Casey Maxwell
      (806) 274-8675
  • Poultry
    • Dr. J.D. Ragland
      (806) 468-5543
  • Rabbits
    • Keagan Klemme
      (806) 441-8254
    • Reba Thomas
      (830) 591-3829
  • Sheep
    • Dr. J.D. Ragland
      (806) 468-5543
  • Soil & Crop
    • Dr. J.D. Ragland
      (806) 468-5543
  • Swine
    • Dr. J.D. Ragland
      (806) 468-5543
  • Veterinary Science
    • Megan Eikner | CEA Ag/NR (District 1)
      (806) 373-0713
      Megan.Eikner@ag.tamu.edu
    • Kenzie Harris
      (806) 670-0885
      • First Meeting: Sept. 22, 2024 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Randall County Extension Office.

• Family & Community Health
  • Consumer Education / Consumer Decision Making (CDM)
    • Staci Wyatt
      (806) 683-4822
  • Fashion & Interior Design
    • Spring Contests: Fashion Show and Duds to Dazzle
    • Kayla Lanford
      (806) 468-5543
  • Food & Nutrition
    • Fall Contests: Food Show and Food Challenge
    • Kayla Lanford
      (806) 468-5543
      • Meeting Dates:
        • (All meetings held at Randall County Extension Office. 3rd-6th Grade: 4:30-5:30PM / 7th-12th Grade: 5:30-6:30 PM)
          • 9/5/24: “Mill Your Own Wheat”
          • 9/12/24: “Homemade Mozzarella Cheese”
          • 9/19/24: “Pasta 101”
          • 9/26/24: “Canning Sauces”
          • 10/3/24: “Homemade Sausage”
          • 10/10/24: “Pizza Party”
      • Coaches Training: 8/22/24 at Randall County Extension Office
      • County Contests:
        • FOOD CHALLENGE:
          • October 8, 2024 – 5:30 PM at Randall County Event Center
        • FOOD SHOW:
          • October 15, 2024 – Interviews start at 4:00 PM at Randall County Extension office.
• Natural Resources
  • Entomology
    • Jacie Guerrero
      (806) 557-8763
  • Shooting Sports
    • Shotgun
      • Kevin Heflin
        (806) 683-5544
    • Rifle
      • Sarah Cummings
        (806) 570-6869
    • Archery
      • Ryan Cox
        (940) 595-0376
      • Shannon Walsh
        (806) 468-5543
        • FIRST MEETING:
          • Aug. 20 @ 7 PM
            Randall County Extension Office
• Leadership & Citizenship
  • • Career Readiness
      • Kayla Lanford
        (806) 468-5543
    • Citizenship
    • Community Service
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Global Citizenship
    • Leadership
    • Public Speaking
    • Theater & Performing Arts
• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
  • Photography
    • Kayla Lanford
      (806) 468-5543
  • Robotics
    • Volunteers Needed