Cooperative Extension Mini Course
Free program! For the first time the Catawba County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering its own mini course! …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of young people learn the skills to succeed through 4-H educational programs and camps. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University conduct 4-H programs where youth learn by doing.
Catawba County Youth Council
The Catawba County Youth Council originated 10 years ago and grew from an idea to bring greater youth involvement …
4-H Helps Teen Grow a Business – And a Career
Victoria Robey, a Pasquotank County 4-H’er, was most recently featured on the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences News …
NC State Fair Entry Deadline Extended
The Competitions Department for the NC State Fair will be extending the entry process for ALL entries until Friday, …
Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations of 4-H Campers
Friday was a very special day as the North Carolina 4-H Development Fund and North Carolina 4-H Camps celebrated …
School Garden Workshop!
October 13, 2018 – 2 p.m. Agriculture Resource Center 1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC Are you interested in starting a new …
Catawba County Youth Council
Catawba County Youth Council – The Catawba County Youth Council originated 10 years ago and grew from an idea …
Round Robin Showmanship Invitational
Bob & Rose Swain 4-H Endowment Round Robin Showmanship Invitational NC State Beef Unit Sunday, October 28, 2018, 1:00 p.m. We have a …
2018 NC State Fair & Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contests
Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest Information Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Entry Form NC State Fair Livestock Judging …
4-H vs. FFA
By Adreanna White While in high school, I was a very active member of the Bandys High Future Farmers of …
Controlling Mosquitoes Around Your Home
By Adam Smith Summer is the season for outdoor fun, but pesky mosquitoes can be a major problem and disrupt …
Catawba County Youth Council
Students that represent each high school work on projects and participate in citizenship and leadership programs. Meets the 2nd Monday …
4-H Summer Fun Camps
Start Summer with Farm to Table Camp – Catawba County 4-H is gearing-up for a summer filled with a …
U-Pick and Farm Activities 2018 Guide
Looking for summer family activities? Many local farms offer U-Pick opportunities and farm stands as well as farm tours, …
Teen Attends National 4-H Congress
Joining a local 4-H club is the first step to getting involved in 4-H, but opportunities extend beyond the …
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- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
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