Communication Skills Set Up Youth for Success
Communication is rarely as easy as A-B-C, yet it is critical to everyday life. Whether written or spoken, communication …
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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Youth, Families Celebrate Fall, National 4-H Week at Anita Alta
Seventeen people traveled up to Anita Alta on Saturday, October 2, 2021, to celebrate fall and National 4-H …
Three Recipes Make Fruits, Vegetables Fun to Eat
4-H offers three kid-friendly recipes with fruits and vegetables for the whole family to try. Whether they are healthy eaters …
4-H "Fresh Chefs" Cookbook Gives Healthy Meal Ideas
National 4-H Council has released a cookbook with delicious healthy living recipes, and families can access all the recipes …
Are You a 4-H Alumni, Then Share Your Story!
4-H Alumni Stories will be showcased as videos on the North Carolina 4-H Facebook Page throughout National 4-H Week, …
Celebrate National 4‑H Week, October 3–9, Find Your Spark!
Take advantage of this important week to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible …
4-H'ers Spotted at the 2021 Caldwell Agriculture Fair
The Caldwell Agriculture Fair is a community event held in September each year. Although Extension and 4-H are not …
4-H Agents and Camping Team Recognized for Accomplishments
Jonathon Smith (4-H Agent, Orange County), Angela Brisson (Extension Assistant, NC 4-H Camping), Dave Herpy (NC 4-H Camping Specialist), …
Paper Airplanes Help Youth Explore STEM Topics
One fold, two folds and a third – ready to fly! Most people remember a time when they made …
7 Steps to a Great Thank You Note From MSU Extension
Michigan State University’s Extension and 4-H program offers tips on how to write a great thank you note. After …
Fall and Winter 2021 Fun With 4-H
Caldwell County 4-H invites youth ages 5-18 and their families to participate this fall and winter. In addition to …
4-H Blends Art, Healthy Living Interests
A bee lands on a blooming coneflower, and a young person zooms in carefully. Click goes the camera, capturing …
2021 Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contests
See the links below for information on the 2021 Southeastern Regional and NC State Fair Livestock Judging and Skillaton …
August 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The August 2021 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results …
Local Youth Attend 4-H Residential Camp
Six Caldwell County youth attended 4-H residential camp during the 2021 summer. Three boys attended at Besty-Jeff Penn 4-H …
2021 Fall Horse Judging Short Course & Certification Clinic Planned
Plans are set for the NC State Universtiy Introductory Horse Judging Short Course and Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification Clinic to both take place …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
Equity in Prevention Lunch and Learn Series
Equity in Prevention: A Live Webinar Series from NC 4-H and RIZE Consultants Join us for our upcoming Equity in …
Betsy-Jeff Penn Is Open for Fall Field Trips
Experiential learning field trips available for 4-H partner schools (public and private), homeschool groups, and church youth groups. Choose …
2021 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Results
2021 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Results The NC 4-H Horse Program was well represented across all divisions at the …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Horse Program
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
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 …
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 Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
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 …
Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)
This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 7-8.
8/25/21 — Animal Science Facts
Swine Showmanship
This publication offers information on youth showmanship of swine.
8/25/21 — Animal Science Facts