Small Farms Week Youth Essay Competition
The 2020 N.C. A&T Small Farms Week Youth Essay Competition is now open! Topic This year’s topic is “How has N.C. …
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.
Advanced Livestock Judging Registration
Looking to improve your livestock judging skills? Want to travel to new farms and see high-quality stock? Have some judging experience? Between …
Scholarships Available to Area Horticulture Students
The Caldwell County Nursery Association will award $500 scholarships to deserving students enrolling in a horticulture program at a North Carolina college …
NC Livestock School & East Coast Extravaganza
*We have moved to online entry forms. They are linked below. All information can be found in the first …
2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions
The N.C. 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and updates for …
2020 4-H Camp Scholarships Now Available
State Scholarships North Carolina 4-H Camps has announced information about 2020 4-H camp scholarships, sometimes called “camperships.” This year we have …
4-H Enrollment Information for 2020
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we are starting a New Year, but look forward to an …
Student Art Spaces
Activism is all about making one’s voice heard and a picture tells a thousand words. Art has always been …
International Exchange Programs
Experience… cultural exchange! The following information is from Daniel Collins, International Program Coordinator for North Carolina 4-H: The information for the 2020 N.C. 4-H International Exchange-Inbound Programs can be …
2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events
The 2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events is available for download and distribution. Event hyperlinks take you to websites or …
Baton Elementary Bear Paws 4-H Club Receives Charter
Congratulations to Baton Elementary School‘s Baton Elementary Bear Paws 4-H Club! They received their 4-H Charter Monday, December 9, …
N.C. 4-H Scholarships & Honor Club Applications Are Posted!
Are you a 4-H’er who will be entering college in the fall 2019 semester? If so – you are …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2020 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
2019 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2019 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The individuals listed in this publication …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club December Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State …
District & State Presentation Dates Are Posted!
4-H Presentations are a huge part of North Carolina 4-H. It is one of the most successful ways to …
2020 N.C. 4-H Program Calendar Is Available!
The 2020 State 4-H Program Calendar is now available. Click “4-H Calendar” on the sidebar menu. You will be …
Mentoring Smarter, Not Harder
Written by: Kendra Dowen Mentoring has been a social phenomenon since the 70s, attracting more and more attention as the …
NCJHA Judging in January
Judging in January Registration Information and Schedule When: January 25, 2020, registrations are due January 10 Where: NC State University Beef …
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute Application When: February 22, 2020, applications are due January 10 Where: NC State University Beef …
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