Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest June 16, 2023 1434 Dibrell Rd. Pelham, NC 27311 Registration Information Locust Hill Judging Contest More Information Contact …
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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Behind the Scenes: The Swain County Agricultural Fair
The Swain County Agricultural Fair is still several months away (August 19), but the Fair Committee is working hard …
Supreme Skillathon Championship and Contest Information
During the past year, we saw a decrease in engagement across the state and in each of the state …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
This program is designed for kids ages 14-18 that have some previous livestock judging experience. This program allows youth …
Swain 4-Hers Plant Seeds and Learn to Ice with Fondant
In the late 1890’s the seeds for 4-H were planted, when several states responded to the 1862 Morrill Act …
Love Learning Poultry? Try 4-H Avian Bowl
Are you a youth that knows a lot about poultry or would like to learn? Try out 4-H Avian Bowl. …
Picking Up Chicks: A How-to Guide for Purchasing Your Spring Chickens
Typically, I use my monthly article to discuss the larger livestock species that we deal with such as cattle, …
NC State's Farm Animal Days Happening Now
Check out Farm Animal Days at the NC State Beef Unit, 4505 Mid Pines Rd. Apr 19-21 from 9:00 a.m. …
NC SciFest - Science for All
During the month of April, NC Scifest is happening across the state. There are 400 events happening statewide for …
Citizenship North Carolina Focus
At Citizenship North Carolina Focus delegates participate in facilitated discussions and activities related to the importance of advocacy, government, and action …
4-H AIRE Registration Open
AIRE registration is open until June 5, 2023. There is a two-step registration process: 1) Register to participate in …
Poultry, Project Record Books, & Photography?
4-H Project Record Books (PRB) are a great way for youth to document their 4-H projects and to compete to …
Advanced Skillathon Clinic
Advanced Skillathon Clinic When: May 27, 2023 Where: NC State Beef Education Unit, 4500 Mid-Pines Rd, Raleigh What: This clinic will be …
2023 Pound Cake Bake-Off Winners
Announcing the winners of the “Pound of Love: 4-H Pound Cake Bake-Off Contest!! Youth in Swain County entered in …
Soak It & Smoke It: 4-H Beef Jerky Contest
DESCRIPTION:Sliced, spiced and dried. Show off your beef jerky making skills in the Swain County 4-H Beef Jerky Contest, …
North Carolina Eggs Head to Whitehouse Easter Egg Roll
North Carolina is not just the 7th largest producer of eggs, but North Carolina is also the supplier of …
Swain County Bullets & Bows Shooting Sports Club
Do you know someone between the ages of 8-18 that has an interest in learning more about shooting sports? The …
EYFP Virtual Sessions Available
Empowering Youth and Families Program – virtual sessions available for spring! Open house (virtual): March 20, 2023 Registration date: March 27 …
Prolapses: What Causes Them and How Should We React?
Calving time is here and with it we normally see, or hear of, at least a handful of prolapses …
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- NC 4-H Youth Development
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Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents
This resource guide explores how Early Care and Education programs serve families and show potential …
2/17/23
Houses for Wood Ducks
This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains how to collect used materials, construct and …
2/14/23 — Youth Wildlife Projects
Earthworm Composting
This educational resource for children aged 9-12 explains how to make a composting bin to …
2/14/23 — Youth Wildlife Projects
Sheep Exhibitor Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)
This factsheet offers information on showing sheep for youth aged 7-8.
2/9/23 — Animal Science Facts
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