Poultry Science Summer Institute
The Poultry Science Summer Institute will be held June 24-28, 2018. The institute is a five-day, four-night conference and …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of young people learn the skills to succeed through 4-H educational programs and camps. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University conduct 4-H programs where youth learn by doing.
4-H Livestock and Poultry Projects
In the more than 100 year history of 4-H, the organization has grown from the original focus on agriculture …
Developing Life Skills With 4-H
Want to gain self-confidence, learn to share information with others, and develop your speaking skills? Youth in Caldwell County …
Fun at Anita Alta
Up in the mountains of western Caldwell County there is land that was once owned by Daniel Boone’s brother …
Summer Exploring Is Here!
Do you remember summers when you were a child? Maybe you went fishing, took hikes, went swimming and canoeing, …
New Citizen Science Project to Measure Tree Growth
If you have a red maple (Acer rubrum) in your yard, and a few minutes of free time per …
4-H Forms
Welcome to Caldwell County 4-H. Here you will find two forms that we need to have for each participant …
Horticulture Scholarships Offered
The Caldwell County Nurserymen Association is offering scholarships to college students. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to students …
Itch Mite Problems
Fall is the time of year when hay/straw bales are used extensively for decorations at fairs and retail stores, hay …
Beekeeping School Announced
The Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will host a beekeeping course in March. This course is designed to teach beginning beekeepers …
USDA NIFA's Sonny Ramaswamy Speaks
Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, spoke on Nov. …
Centennial Celebration Video Now Available
N.C. Cooperative Extension celebrated 100 years of Cooperative Extension on May 19th at the Expo Center of the NC …
Randolph County Citizens Reflect on Cooperative Extension
N.C. Cooperative Extension and Cooperative Extension nationwide is celebrating 100 years of helping people. In this recent video, the …
2014 Summer Exploring Schedule
June 7 — SUMMER EXPLORING KICK OFF Ages: All Time: June 7, 10am - 12pm Cost: Free Limit: None Are you interested in learning …
2nd Pick Up Day for Edible Plant Sale
Dear Community Member, Thank you for your 4-H Edible Plant order. We are grateful for the community’s response, and preparing …
Design Plans
One of the things that I’ve always loved about agriculture and farming is the opportunity to be inventive and …
If I Had to Choose
To say that growing quality fruit in our area is challenging is an understatement. Apples get rust diseases. Pears …
NC Cooperative Extension Listening Sessions
As the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nears its centennial celebration, the organization is holding a series of 12 …
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
Publications, Information, and News
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Vermicomposting: A 5th Grade School Enrichment Curriculum
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Home Composting with Earthworms
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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
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How to Install a Package of Honey Bees
A step-by-step instruction and description of how to install and maintain a new colony of …
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Swine Showmanship
This publication offers information on youth showmanship of swine.
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Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)
This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 7-8.
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Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (5-6 Years of Age)
This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 5-6.
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