Be a Hunger Hero: North Carolina Youth Institute
All high school youth are invited to join us for the 2024 North Carolina Youth Institute on April 5th, 2024 …
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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Nash County 4-H Carolina Choppers Shine at National 4-H Food Challenge in Dallas, Texas
October 3, 2023 The Carolina Choppers, a dedicated and talented group of young culinary enthusiasts, represented North Carolina 4-H with pride …
National 4-H Week Oct 1-7, 2023
USDA Secretary, Tom Vilsack issued a full proclamation announcing this year’s event. The 4-H flag was raised at the USDA Headquarters …
Paper Clover Campaign @ Tractor Supply!
Tractor Supply and 4-H have partnered since 2010 to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million nationally …
N.C. Cooperative Extension Hosts Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
On Monday, September 18th Smart Start Kaleidoscope and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Brunswick County provided engaging activities for the Play …
Chatham County 4-H Youth Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
This was the first year that North Carolina participated in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science initiative …
North Carolina 4-H Adult and Alumni Awards
Each year, North Carolina 4-H recognizes exemplary individuals who have provided exceptional support to programs around our state. These …
2023 National 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament in the Books
Please see the following article in the Outdoor Wire, by Jodi Stemler, regarding the 2023 National 4-H Shooting Sports …
EYFP Sparks Passion for Prevention Education
“Drugs do not discriminate. They don’t care who you are, where you live, or how much money you make. …
4-H Youth Shine Bright in the District 4-H Presentation Competitions
The stage was set, the spotlight was on, and the future leaders of our community rose to the occasion …
4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus
4-H Members Attend 2023 Citizenship North Carolina Focus “Reconnecting, Reimagining, and Igniting our 4-H Community” A delegation of more than 100 …
Coming in HOT! Results for the 2023 Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge
Cooked, cleaned, and everything in between, 4-H exhibitors battled to claim victory of the next best NC 4-H Jr. …
We're Hiring Digital Skills Coordinators/Educators
The NC State Extension Digital Skills Coordinator/Educator Positions are currently open. You can find all the job postings via this link. NC State …
Duke Energy Foundation Provides North Carolina 4-H Summer Camp Scholarships for Youth in Need
The NC 4-H Camp program announced it is partnering with the Duke Energy Foundation to provide 10 camp scholarships …
Alleghany County representing North Carolina at National 4-H Wildlife Contest
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, 48 4-H youth and families gathered at Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge in Anson …
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center Featured in the May 2023 Issue of Our State Magazine
You don’t want to miss the 2023 feature article Where the Wild Campers Are in Our State Magazine! The article …
Empowering Youth and Families Program - Virtual Summer Session
Empowering Youth and Families Program – virtual sessions available this June! Registration open: May 10 – June 13, 2023 (closes …
NC 4-H Honor Club Conference & Heartline Newsletter
Honor Club Members – are you looking for a chance to reconnect with other Honor Club Members? Join us …
Citizenship North Carolina Focus
At Citizenship North Carolina Focus delegates participate in facilitated discussions and activities related to the importance of advocacy, government, and action …
4-H AIRE Registration Open
AIRE registration is open until June 5, 2023. There is a two-step registration process: 1) Register to participate in …
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“Se hacen puentes al andar”: Un Recurso para los Padres y Tutores de Jóvenes LGBTQ+
“Se hacen puentes al andar” es sobre resaltar la importancia de sentirse parte de la …
10/31/23
“Se hacen puentes al andar”: A Resource for Parents & Caregivers of Latino LGBTQ+ Youth
“Se hacen puentes al andar” is about highlighting the power of family belonging and the …
10/31/23
Connecting to Early Childhood Partners in Your Community
This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …
10/24/23
Introducing Children to Insects in Childcare Center Gardens
This factsheet is a guide to introducing children to common garden insects in an early …
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 …
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
10/10/23
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 and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …