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Join our Team! Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

If you enjoy working with youth, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for! The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Forsyth County is one of two 4-H Agents who partner together…

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Forsyth County 4-H Annual Plant Presale

Forsyth County 4-H is excited to announce that our annual plant presale will start today and will run until February 25th, 2026. This is an excellent way to support the Forsyth County 4-H program.…

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Youth Education at the Arboretum Reinforces Science Standards

According to the NC Department of Public Instruction, in the 2022-23 school year, 38% of Forsyth County students were not proficient in science, exceeding the state average of 32%. Field trips are a…

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Youth Education at the Arboretum Reinforces Science Standards

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, was excited to offer the Youth Education Program at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park in April 2023. This was the first time the Program has been…

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Celebrating Our Volunteers During the Month of April

Did you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month? National Volunteer Week is also held during the month of April, and this year it will take place during the week of 18th–24th. This is an…

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Forsyth 4-H Forestry Team Wins the State Competition; Takes Top Three Individual Spots

Forsyth County had six Juniors (youth ages 9-13) and one Cloverbud (youth ages 5-8) participate in the NC 4-H Forestry Contest. The team of Luke Arrowood, Ethan Cook, Zane Richardson, and Calleigh…