March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
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The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs for youth. To register …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Getting Back to Face to Face 4-H Programs!
It’s time! I know some of you are super excited about getting back to face-to-face, in-person 4-H programs, club …
4-H Quaran-T-shirt Design Contest
T-shirt Design Challenge – Open to all Cabarrus 4-H Members Enrolling is easy – join today at …
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Now is the time to be thinking about putting the finishing touches on your project records. Achievement Night will …
4-H Officers and Adult Program Volunteers Needed
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Teens! Looks What 4-H Has for You!
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New Organic Lawn Care Guide
We have posted a new “Organic Lawn Care Guide” publication. Natural or “organic” methods of lawn care can provide …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Hay Bale Decorating Fun
Hay Bale Decorating Contest Entries are due at this link by November 23, 2020, at noon. Please let register to participate …
Fall Gardening Club
Let’s get to digging in the Dirt! We will be exploring the fall growing season and how all youth can …
Mile a Minute Quilt 4-H Class
Join us for an easy sew-along & quilt class. We will be making a “Mile A Minute Quilt”, which is …
Helping Your Teen With Homework Can Make All the Difference
This school year will no doubt be different as many kids will be learning virtually due to the COVID-19 …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
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Ciela Crane 14-18 Environmental Science Gold Tess Sullivan 14-18 Environmental Science Silver John Noyes 14-18 Family & Consumer Sciences Gold Tegan Martin 11-13 Health and Fitness Bronze Sunny Hogle 08-10 Horse Silver Claire Fischer 11-13 Horse Public Speaking Silver Brianna Osbourne 11-13 Horse Public Speaking Gold Katherine Jennings 14-18 Horse Public Speaking Gold Amani Bostic-Arrington 08-10 Livestock & Dairy Production Silver Emily Pennell 14-18 Open Class Gold Brooke Modesto 08-10 Public Speaking Gold Jasmine Olson 11-13 Public …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
Registration Still Open for NC 4-H Electric Congress
NC 4-H Electric Congress has always been a lot of fun and a great educational experience for the youth …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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