4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
Forsyth 4-H Project Book and Portfolio Winners
Forsyth County 4-H submitted eleven portfolios for judging and all eleven earned a Gold or Silver Medal in the …
Kids, Got Questions About Turkeys?
The National Wild Turkey Federation wants to hear from kids for its Thanksgiving Edition of Juice Boxes & Conservation. If …
NCDA&CS Hosts the 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show, Keeps Safety in Mind
It’s been a difficult year, full of changes and unexpected challenges. Still, some things are continuing, though they don’t …
North Carolina 4-H Ambassador Program
North Carolina 4-H Ambassador classes will be offered in November! Registration is due by October 30. Online classes will begin with …
NC 4-H Camps Cabin & Lodge Rentals
Get Outside! Spend a night or weekend at one of our three NC 4-H Camps & Centers. Daily and weekend …
New Website Dedicated to Curriculum Content Available Now
Need K-12 Virtual Assets? NC 4-H Has You Covered. NC 4-H is 118 years old. That is a powerful statement …
NC 4-H Horse Program Emergency Fund Silent Auction
New Hope Stables, home of the High Achievers 4-H Club in Perquimans County, has recently experienced the tragic loss …
Move-mber: North Carolina 4-H Fall Moving Challenge
Goal The goal of the North Carolina 4-H “Move-mber” Fall Moving Challenge is to get our youth outside and moving. …
New State 4-H Council Theme
The State 4-H Council is excited to announce this year’s State Council Theme. Be You! 4-H is a place where you …
National 4-H Week Statewide Proclamation
4-H is celebrating National 4-H Week October 4–10, 2020. As part of this celebration, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper …
State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
State 4-H Livestock Contest October 31 – Skillathon November 1 – Livestock Judging State Contest Agenda Quiz Bowl contest has been canceled. Entries are …
September 2020 Newsletter
The September 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the recipients of the 2020 Billy Murray Scholarships …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion
Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to support local programs through the Paper Clover fundraiser. Each spring and fall, Tractor …
One-on-One With NC State Extension’s Rich Bonanno
Bonanno discusses the challenges North Carolina agriculture faces today and how NC State Extension, the organization he leads, works …
National 4-H Week - 2020 Opportunity4All
National 4‑H Week is October 4–10, and the theme is Opportunity4All. Take advantage of this important week to highlight the …
Upcoming 4-H Volunteer Training
We are excited to share about some upcoming 4-H volunteer training. All training is offered to all registered NC …
Randolph County 4-H'ers Show Off Their Chicken Coops
Chicken coops are as diverse as the people who build them — and the chickens that use them. Whether you’re …
Giveaways Planned for Community Census Days in September
City and county officials are urging residents to come out, complete the census and then pick up free face …
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- National 4-H Forestry Invitational
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Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development
Excerpt of Mooving Milk From the Farm to the Fridge
4-H “Mooving Milk from Farm to Fridge” is a Cloverbud curriculum developed in partnership with …
11/10/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
NC 4-H Curriculum Titles, Grades K-5
This publication covers a list of current North Carolina 4-H curricula titles available through your …
11/10/20
Excerpt of Winged Wonders
In this curriculum, youth will observe the wonders of the natural world unfolding in front …
11/2/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
10/30/20
A Summary of the National 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway Initiative
This publication summarizes an evaluation of the 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway …
10/16/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …