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Hands hold a soil-filled seeding tray while planting bok choy seeds at the Pamlico 4-H micro-farm.

4-H Seasonal Traditions and Learning Opportunities

September is still blistering here, and it doesn’t quite feel like the autumnal season is anywhere close to being ushered in. However, for me it brings memories of preparing for the NC State Fair. As…

A child uses a dowel to make planting holes in a soil-filled seeding tray for mustard greens.

Fall Gardens and Youth Farm to Table Education

The History of 4-H and Agriculture EducationMore than a hundred years ago 4-H got its start in North Carolina with Corn Clubs in 1909. As it grew expanding programming to more than just Corn Clubs,…

Pamlico County 4-H Dairy Project participants hold a sponsor appreciation banner recognizing supporters of the 2026 Craven/Pamlico Dairy Project.

4-H Fun at the Dairy Show

4-H Youth Gain Hands-On Experience Through Dairy ProjectWe were so excited this year to have our second annual 4H Dairy Project and show! Ms. Kristi Welke, our tri-county livestock agent, worked very…

4-H'ers walking dairy cows to practice for the upcoming Dairy Show.

What is 4-H in Pamlico County?

Each month I get to write two or three articles about 4-H, and what Pamlico County 4-H is doing. Sometimes I write about our 4-Her’s accomplishments at tournaments, sometimes about the cool things we…

Samson Mills holding his chicken and participation ribbon in front of the Coastal Plains Chicken Show banner

An Eggcellent Time at the 2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Show

Whoo hooo! The Coastal Plains 4-H Chicken Show has gone on without a hitch! The Coastal Plains what? You might be asking. The Coastal Plains 4-H Chicken Show which is the grand finale of the 4-H…

Pamlico County 4-H youth practicing how to properly walk and lead dairy calves during showmanship training

Spring Activities Keep Pamlico County 4-H Youth Busy

Pamlico County 4-H Continues to Blend Traditional and Modern ProgramsWhen I talk about 4-H I often point out how 4-H has grown since its inception in 1909. 4-H in North Carolina started with Corn…

Students, parents, and livestock agent Ms. Kristi standing in a fenced livestock area during a 4-H dairy project visit

4-H Agriculture Programs in Full Swing in Pamlico County

4-H Agriculture Programs in Pamlico CountyFor most people, 4-H is synonymous with agriculture. Agriculture is where our roots are. 4-H started in 1909 with corn clubs. While 4-H has evolved over the…

Flyer for the Coastal Plains Chicken Project and Show featuring text about the program along with six photos: two images of youth practicing and showing their chickens, three images of chickens, and one image of the previous year’s winners holding their r

2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Project and Show

Perhaps you might be thinking it’s way too early to be planning spring activities. However, exceptions should be made for 4-H Projects, especially the Coastal Plains Chicken Project and Show. This is…

Victoria Vargas proudly standing with her dairy calf and first place ribbon

4-H Fun at the Dairy Show

Pamlico County Youth Learn Dairy Skills Through 4-H This year, Ms. Kristi Welke, our tri-county livestock agent, worked very hard to bring this opportunity to Pamlico County. Our 4-H Dairy Project…

Child demonstrating a mini Tesla coil by holding a small light near it to show how the light activates wirelessly.

It's Electric 4-H Fun

Why STEM Education Still Matters STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, has been a buzzword in youth development for decades—so prevalent in the conversation that sometimes we don’t…