Skills for the Future
This year we’ve seen a great deal of change from how our kids are going to school, how we …
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.
Randolph County 4-H'ers Show Off Their Chicken Coops
Chicken coops are as diverse as the people who build them — and the chickens that use them. Whether you’re …
4-H Fun for Fall
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been looking forward to fall since the middle of summer. Crisp mornings, a …
Fall Fun
This summer things have been different for NC 4-H and 4-H programs around the world. We’ve transitioned Summer Fun …
Book Explorers: Spain
4-H Book Explorers Take a fantastic journey around the world, one book, and one country at a time. Join us …
From Embryo to Chick: Videos From the Livestock Conservancy and N.C. Cooperative Extension
Are you getting started with backyard or pastured poultry? Are you interested in heritage chicken breeds? You’re in luck – …
What Are the 4 'H's'?
What is 4-H, and what do they do? 4-H is the youth development branch of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. …
2020 4-H Avian Bowl Winners
photo: iStock.com/Phichaklim1 2020 is only half over and, as everyone knows, it’s been a time of change and challenge. That’s true …
What's Up With Mummies?!
In 4-H we love all sorts of science. While we love robots and explosions, we really love gross science. …
Summer Activities From the North Carolina Egg Association
In a recent blog post, the North Carolina Egg Association shared four egg-related activities for kids and families to …
Upcoming Summer Fun Programs
Garden Jump Start Ages: 5 – 10 Wednesday, July 15, 2020 This Wednesday we will be learning about transplanting. We will talk …
Beat the Screen Fatigue
Quarantine and social distancing has been in effect for nearly twelve weeks now. As grateful as I am that …
4-H Embryology Summer Fun Program
If you’re interested in learning more about poultry and the incubation process, then please join us for this year’s …
2020 Coastal Plains Chicken Show Winners - Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties!
Congratulations to all of the 2020 Coastal Plains Chicken Show Winners!!!! In Craven, Jones, and Pamlico we had a …
Dealing With Stress When You’re Stuck at Home
Stress is constant in our lives. Sometimes that stress is a good kind, preparing for graduation, moving to a …
Down on the 4-H Farm Virtual Program
NC 4-H is offering so many virtual summer programs, it can be hard to choose. We’re partial to the …
Summer Fun's Gone Virtual
I love 4-H. I love our school year STEM Group (this year programming robots). I love our Spring 4-H Livestock …
Southern Showmanship Classic Horse Show
Southern Showmanship Classic is a 4-week program held at Cottonwood Farms in Vanceboro, NC, ending with a Showmanship show …
Presentations in a Virtual World
Every year that passes it seems harder and harder to prepare our teenagers and young adults to enter the …
Calling All Champions: 4-H Photo Project With MannaPro
from MannaPro Let’s build the 4-H photo mosaic, together! Choose your favorite photo from 4-H. Click the Upload button and follow the …
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- 2014 SED Eligibility Form
- 2014 SED Horse Show Class List
- 2014 SED Horse Show Entry Form
- Horse Program Rulebook
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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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. …
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 …
Excerpt of Bug Out - Leader's Guide
Excerpt of Bug Out curriculum - Leader's Guide by NC 4-H, NC State Extension, College …
7/20/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
Excerpt of I Am an Ecosystem Curriculum
Excerpt of the curriculum, I Am An Ecosystem - An Elementary Introduction to Microbes. This curriculum …
7/20/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5