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 …
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.
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 …
ASPIRE Virtual ACT Prep
What is ASPIRE? Students will learn techniques and strategies for improving their ACT score through 30 hours of class participation, …
North Carolina 4-H Virtual Craft Fair
We are excited to announce the North Carolina 4-H Virtual Craft Fair. Each year our 4-H’ers have the opportunity to …
Forsyth 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest
We are excited to announce a fun opportunity for our 4-H’ers and families during this fall season. Each year …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
4-H Volunteer Recognition
Volunteers are the heart of the North Carolina 4-H program. Their energy and commitment create positive opportunities for young …
4-H Showcase of Talent
Get your 4-H Talent acts ready! We are excited to announce that we will be offering our 4-H Showcase …
2020 Forsyth Co 4-H Junior Beef Round-Up Photo Winners
The annual Junior Beef Round-up Photography contest was delayed until August for 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The contest …
EYFP Releases Our 8th Webinar: Combating Substance Misuse
View Webinar In this webinar, Lee Stiles speaks about his experience with substance misuse and the organization he founded to …
NC 4-H Summer 2020 CAMP OUT! Makes Huge Impact
This summer, camp looked a lot different than normal. Instead of thousands of summer campers staying on site at …
From Embryo to Chick: Videos From the Livestock Conservancy and N.C. Cooperative Extension
Are you getting started with backyard or pastured poultry? Are you interested in heritage chicken breeds? You’re in luck – …
August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners of NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
Celebrate Our State 4-H Presentation Medalist!
Join us on the North Carolina 4-H Facebook page tonight, August 6, 2020, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the …
2020 Communications Contest Results
The 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Communications Contests were held in conjunction with the 2020 Virtual 4-H Congress. Contestants …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show Winners
Congratulations to all the NC 4-H’ers that submitted videos and competed in the 2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference: September 24-26, 2020
The 4-H Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference is going virtual September 24-26, 2020. Because of the current global pandemic, …
Tractor Supply Company Online 4-H Fundraiser
After postponing the Spring 4-H Paper Clover campaign, due to COVID-19, Tractor Supply Company is conducting a 100% online …
2020 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that entered the 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contests. …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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- National 4-H Forestry Invitational
- NC 4-H Shooting Sports
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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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 …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Excerpt of Bug Out - Leader's Guide
Excerpt of Bug Out curriculum - Leader's Guide by NC 4-H, NC State Extension, College …
7/20/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
Excerpt of I Am an Ecosystem Curriculum
Excerpt of the curriculum, I Am An Ecosystem - An Elementary Introduction to Microbes. This curriculum …
7/20/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5