Deadline for 4-H Record Books fast approaching

Each year 4-H members across America work hard to complete their Record Books.

In Adams County, 4-Hers learn to keep a planning calendar, learn to set goals (the commitment page), keep a journal of their activities and comments on what they have learned, complete a financial report, write a story that summarizes their 4-H activities for the year and maintain a permanent record that serves as a résumé of all of their years in 4-H. The skills learned in keeping Record Books last a lifetime.

The Record Books are also used to help determine Gold Medal Awards for Adams County 4-Hers. The Gold Medal...