Empowering Youth and Families
Empowering Youth and Families – Catawba County 4-H has recently graduated their first cohort of families from their new …
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.
Statewide 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 …
Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
Exciting new program. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8-18. To receive the materials youth must complete the …
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Applications are due on April 1, 2021 Billy Nance Family Application A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat …
East Coast Extravaganza
Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 6–7, 2021 Schedule Rules Entry Form (Late entries will be accepted at the Gate at …
Kids, Got Questions About Turkeys?
The National Wild Turkey Federation wants to hear from kids for its Thanksgiving Edition of Juice Boxes & Conservation. If …
2020 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Ind Overall Sr Team Overall Sr Ind Meat Goats Sr Team Meat Goats Sr Ind Sheep Sr Team Sheep Sr Ind Cattle Sr …
NCDA&CS Hosts the 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show, Keeps Safety in Mind
It’s been a difficult year, full of changes and unexpected challenges. Still, some things are continuing, though they don’t …
State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
State 4-H Livestock Contest October 31 – Skillathon November 1 – Livestock Judging State Contest Agenda Quiz Bowl contest has been canceled. Entries are …
Catawba County Youth Council
Youth Council Donates Pencil Boxes – Catawba County Youth Council kicked-off their year by organizing a drive to collect …
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 …
State 4-H Presentation Winners
Through the summer months, NC 4-H members had the chance to participate in the annual presentation contest. Several Catawba …
Catawba 4-H Member Inducted Into Honor Club and Awarded Scholarship
Lauran Surratt, of Hickory, was inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club in July during NC 4-H Congress. Being …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
4-H Engages Children for Summer Learning
4-H Engages Children for Summer Learning – 4-H Summers are typically filled with trips to overnight camp, Summer Spark …
Intro to Martial Arts for Summer
An introduction to Martial Arts will be offered as a 4-H summer healthy living workshop. Four session program on …
Healthy Habits: WalkCatawba
WHEN: June 1–July 27, 2020, Mondays from 3–4 p.m. WHERE: ZOOM – Online Event Description: The 9-week program is for youth …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
Partnerships and Organizations
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