2020-2021 NC 4-H State Officer Shout Out
As this year’s 4-H Congress comes to a close, delegates are invited to post a shout-out/roar on Padlet. North …
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.
Summer Curriculum Sale!
Need quality curriculum with hands-on activities with digital assets? Buy now and take advantage of our summer sale! Use …
2021 Alumni Showmanship Results
During the Saturday evening program of the 2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show, the second annual Alumni Showmanship class …
2021 Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following junior and senior 4-H’ers that participated in the 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Creative Writing …
State 4-H Officer Candidate Website
Please take a few minutes and check out the New State 4-H Officer Candidate website. We have five amazing youth …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
2021 Artistic Expression Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that submitted entries in the 2021 Artistic Expression Contests. Special thanks to Amber Nead, …
New Webinar: Opioid Misuse and Alternative Pain Management
Empowering Youth and Families Program Webinar In this webinar, Dr. Celeste Crawford, a professor in the Department of Addiction and …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 6–8, 2021 Entries are due July 25, 2021 Agenda 2021 North Carolina Junior Beef …
NC 4-H State Livestock Contests
July 29–31, 2021 Quiz Bowl Entry Form Skillathon Entry Form Livestock Judging Entry Form Contest Rules July 29, 2021 8–9 a.m. Registration for Skillathon Contest and …
Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Sponsor NC 4-H Nature Adventures Program
On Monday, June 14, 2021, a check for $2,500 was presented to North Carolina 4-H from Bass Pro Shops …
2021 Summer Camp Season Important Information
As we prepare for the return of campers at our three North Carolina 4-H Camps & Centers this summer, …
Youth Beef Educational Workshop
What: Youth Beef Educational Workshop hosted by the NC Cattlemen’s Association (Learn about Beef Production, Processing, and Marketing) Date: July …
4-H PEAK Event: Teamwork Games, Playing With a Purpose - 5/20/21
Let’s Play! Join us for a not-so-ordinary team-building event. Have fun while gaining a better understanding of the importance …
4-H PEAK Event: The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure - 5/19/21
In life, you might hold an officer position, serve on a committee or lead a service project. One way …
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
2021 NC 4-H State Livestock Clinics Held at the E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh June 22 – Skillathon Clinic …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
2021 Advanced Livestock Judging Program June 29 (Buncombe County) July 6 (Rowan County) July 13 (Wilson County) Youth ages 14-18 only Limited to the …
AIRE Program & Updates Released
The 2021 AIRE Program, Resource Materials, and Due Dates have been published and are available on the NC 4-H …
May 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The May 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the winners of the Virtual Horsebowl Challenge, …
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows June 18–19, 2021 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & Goat Rules 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- Governor's Institute on Substance Abuse
- NC Institute for Child Development Professionals
County Extension Programs
Partnerships and Organizations
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