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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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NC 4-H Photo Contest

From this day forward our NC 4-H Photo contest will be known as the DR. KIM INGOLD 4-H PHOTO …

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4-H Farm to Fork Camp

The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …

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4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!

The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs for youth. To register …

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New State 4-H Council Newsletter

Please take a few minutes and check out the latest State 4-H Council Newsletter. Click on the Newsletter to Access …

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Healthy Habits Family Weekend

Healthy Habits Family Weekend Looking for more ways to spend time together as a family? 4-H Healthy Living has an exciting …

Collegiate Meeting Annoucement

Collegiate Student Panel

Collegiate 4-H at NC State University invites you to join them on March 22, 2021, at 7 p.m. for a …

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Upcoming 4-H Volunteer Training

Upcoming 4-H Volunteer Training We are excited to share about some upcoming 4-H volunteer training opportunities. All training is offered …

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North Carolina 4-H Ambassador Program

North Carolina 4-H Ambassador classes will be offered in November! Registration is due by February 15. Online classes will begin with …

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Poultry Litter Amendments

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Designing Your School Garden: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

This publication is a resource to aid educators in creating school gardens for elementary schools. …

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A Summary of the National 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway Initiative

This publication summarizes an evaluation of the 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway …

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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

6/5/25

Integrating Social Impact Storytelling in Youth Programs

This publication discusses strategies and resources for adding social impact storytelling to youth-centered programs.

6/2/25

Vermicomposting: A School Enrichment Curriculum

This publication offers 6 lessons for a school curriculum on the importance of vermicomposting, setting …

5/15/25

Nutrition of Newborn Kids: Colostrum and Bottle-Feeding

Colostrum is the first thick yellowish milk produced by the doe after giving birth. Colostrum …

5/15/25
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Utilizing Social Media to Amplify Youth Voices

Youth spend a significant time on social media. This fact sheet aims to provide educators, …

4/22/25