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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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The summer/fall 2020 edition of Your NC 4-H’s: Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders is now available. The publication highlights alumni, current 4-H …
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2020 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Ind Overall Sr Team Overall Sr Ind Meat Goats Sr Team Meat Goats Sr Ind Sheep Sr Team Sheep Sr Ind Cattle Sr …
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North Carolina 4-H Ambassador Program
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NC 4-H Camps Cabin & Lodge Rentals
Get Outside! Spend a night or weekend at one of our three NC 4-H Camps & Centers. Daily and weekend …
Volunteer 101 (November 2020) Training Sessions
If you’re new or interested in learning more about volunteering with 4-H, attend a “Volunteer 101” training session. There …
4-H Guidelines for Reopening in-Person Programs
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When youth love nature or care for the environment, they may want to explore careers that involve spending time …
New Website Dedicated to Curriculum Content Available Now
Need K-12 Virtual Assets? NC 4-H Has You Covered. NC 4-H is 118 years old. That is a powerful statement …
NC 4-H Horse Program Emergency Fund Silent Auction
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Move-mber: North Carolina 4-H Fall Moving Challenge
Goal The goal of the North Carolina 4-H “Move-mber” Fall Moving Challenge is to get our youth outside and moving. …
New State 4-H Council Theme
The State 4-H Council is excited to announce this year’s State Council Theme. Be You! 4-H is a place where you …
National 4-H Week Statewide Proclamation
4-H is celebrating National 4-H Week October 4–10, 2020. As part of this celebration, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper …
State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
State 4-H Livestock Contest October 31 – Skillathon November 1 – Livestock Judging State Contest Agenda Quiz Bowl contest has been canceled. Entries are …
What is a 4-H Project?
Project work is an important part of 4-H. A 4-H project is simply a topic that the member chooses …
September 2020 Newsletter
The September 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the recipients of the 2020 Billy Murray Scholarships …
Outdoor Play, Learning Important for Youth
Fresh air, green trees, and the sounds of nature are commonplace in some people’s days. For others, school, an …
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