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4-H kids with their dairy heifers preparing for the project.

2026 Dairy Project Begins

The 2026 Sandhills Dairy Project has officially begun! This exciting eight-week, hands-on livestock project gives 4-H youth the opportunity to learn about dairy cattle, animal care, showmanship, and…

4-H children at camp.

Brunswick County 4-H Youth Experience a Week of Adventure at Betsy Jeff Penn

This summer, Brunswick County 4-H youth spent a week at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center for Residential Camp. From Sunday through Friday, campers took part in a variety of outdoor, educational, and…

Two 4-H congress winners.

Brunswick County 4-H Shines at NC 4-H Congress

Brunswick County 4-H had an outstanding week at the 2026 NC 4-H Congress as our youth represented our county with excellence in leadership, public speaking, and agriculture.During the State 4-H…

4-H Electric Workshop. Build, Learn, Power Up - Sparks Fly Here!

4-H Electric Workshop

Join us for a 4-H Electric Workshop where youth will explore the basics of electricity through hands-on activities and learning fun skills! This workshop is perfect for youth who love STEM, building,…

A sign reading "Try a Sweet Potato 'Natures Dirt Candy'"

Candy or Sweetpotato?

This was so successful last year, we did it again. Our N.C. Cooperative ExtensionBrunswick County Center team and 4-H members participated in the recent Brunswick County Fall Festival. While all the…

A woman helps two young girls fill out a worksheet.

Camp Cook Play

EFNEP Brings Camp Cook Play to Southeastern YMCA Campers at Barn at Rock Creek This summer, more than 75 Southeastern YMCA campers and staff took part in Camp Cook Play, a hands-on nutrition and…

1. Summer Camps

Building Leaders and Community: Highlights From This Year’s 4-H Summer Camps

This summer, 84 youth from across Brunswick County dove into fun and educational experiences during the 2025 4-H Summer Day Camps. Through four themed camps—Beach, Art, STEM, and Livestock—youth…

EFNEP logo with stylized apple and text "Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program"

Mrs. Angie Shares the Power of Vegetables Through Reading, Movement, and Cooking

Mrs. Angie, our EFNEP Nutrition Educator, will be busy this June helping children and families learn about the importance of vegetables through fun and engaging activities at local libraries and food…

Lincoln Elementary students wearing their EFNEP draw-string bags after completing Eat Smart, Move More & Camp Cook Play

Local Educator Inspires Healthy Habits Through EFNEP’s Camp Cook Play Program

LaGronda Mitchell, after-school instructor and cafeteria staff member at Lincoln Elementary YMCA southeastern, is making a big impact in the lives of local youth through hands-on nutrition education.…

EFNEP Educator Angie Lawrence with Chef John LaTour group photo with 4-H Youth in Action

EFNEP Empowering Families to Reduce Sodium Intake

In alignment with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day for individuals aged 14 and older, the Expanded Food and…