North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 11-13, 2023 Entries are due August 1, 2023 2023 Class Listings Agenda 2023 *** Updated on …
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.
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‘Hatching’ Butterflies Instead of Chicks When HPAI Cancelled 4-H Embryology
When 4-H Embryology was cancelled due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on April 5, 2022, Liz Driscoll, 4-H Horticulture …
Expressive Arts Showcase: 4-H Partners With Local Businesses
For a family-friendly art walk, check out our 4-H Partners downtown Concord that are displaying our 4-H Expressive Arts …
NC State Fair Junior Livestock Information
This page will serve as a resource of information involving Sheep, Goats, and Pigs for the 2023 NC State …
2022 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest
Formally known as the NC 4-H Photo Contest, this statewide annual contest highlights NC 4-H’ers photographic achievements. The winning …
Mountaire Offering $80,000 in Scholarship Through June 6, 2022
See the press release from The Richmond Observer regarding scholarship opportunities that Mountaire will be offering. Deadline to apply …
Event Cancelled - Due to HPAI - Franklin County 4-H Embryology Marek's Vaccine Training and Clinic
If you are a 4-H agent or Program Assistant who will hatch out chicks with 4-H Embryology, please join …
North Carolina 4-H’ers Attend National 4-H Conference
A delegation of five North Carolina 4-H youth and three adults represented North Carolina 4-H by attending National …
2022 NC 4-H International Exchange Program - Inbound Opportunity
We are excited to announce our upcoming opportunity to host a student from Japan again this summer. We are …
Update on HPAI From NCDA State Veterinarians
Youth Flock Owners: Please read the latest update from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released on …
Know How to Keep Your Birds Safe With Basic Biosecurity
Following proper biosecurity procedures will help reduce risk of infection and disease. Click our BasicBiosecurityLink to learn about basic biosecurity and …
ATTN: 4-H Agents Especially Those Doing 4-H Embryology!
If you are a 4-H agent or Program Assistant who will hatch out chicks with 4-H Embryology, please join …
Small Farms Week Is March 21-26 at NC A&T State University
North Carolina A&T Small Farms Week is coming up in a couple of weeks! This is a great opportunity …
2022 NC 4-H Officers Seminar
North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Officers gathered in Cary March 11-12 for the 2022 NC 4-H VLA Officers’ …
Speeches, Demonstrations, Talent, & Grilling...Oh My!
What do all of these have in common? Cabarrus County 4-H will have youth participating in each at District Activity …
NC 4-H Camps Featured on CBS 17 MyCarolina Program
Did you see North Carolina 4-H Camps on NBC 17’s My Carolina segment? Check out our Paper Mosaic craft for …
Betsy-Jeff Penn to Host Open House on May 1 From 2-6 Pm
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center will host a free Open House at the center on Sunday, May 1 from 2-6 …
2022-2023 State 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association Officers
The membership of the North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association met on Saturday, February 5th to conduct the annual …
Registration for the Youth Market Turkey Show Opens Soon
Mark your calendars! Registration for the Youth Market Turkey Show will open March 1. Spots fill up fast. Youth …
Celebration and Fundraiser for Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center to Be Held on May 21, 2022
ALL FUNDS RAISED FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR UP TO $50,000! PURCHASE TICKETS or …
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- NC 4-H Shooting Sports Program
- Poultry 4-H & Youth
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Introducing Children to Insects in Childcare Center Gardens
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This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
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