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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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EYFP Virtual Sessions Available

Empowering Youth and Families Program – virtual sessions available for spring! Open house (virtual): March 20, 2023 Registration date: March 27 …

Be a hunger hero. Register and submit your paper by march 13.

North Carolina Youth Institute 2023

North Carolina Youth Institute April 14, 2023 at NC State University | Plant Sciences Building Registration + Essay Due March 13 (student …

Inspire your friends to be SUBSTANCE FREE and win a spotlight on social media! Contact your local 4-H Agent for details. Contest begins March 1, 2023.

Health Rocks!® Poster Contest

We are excited to announce that we are holding a poster contest for any youth that has participated in …

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Kids Voting NC

Citizenship is one of the three mission mandates for North Carolina 4-H. According to National 4-H Headquarters (2011), Since its …

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This resource guide explores how Early Care and Education programs serve families and show potential …

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Houses for Wood Ducks

This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains how to collect used materials, construct and …

Earthworm Composting

This educational resource for children aged 9-12 explains how to make a composting bin to …

Sheep Exhibitor Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing sheep for youth aged 7-8.

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Connecting to Early Childhood Partners in Your Community

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23
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Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23

Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Family Engagement Opportunities with Farm to ECE

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23
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Farm to Early Care and Education

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

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