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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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Colorful cartoon teens speaking. Presentation Workshop info.

4-H Presentation Workshop

The 4-H Presentation Program is a hallmark of the 4-H experience! We encourage all 4-H’ers to do a presentation …

4-H Electric Project Info - yellow and blue text

4-H Electric Project

Middle schoolers can register now for the 4-H Electric Project! We will learn the fundamentals of electricity, solder circuit …

4-H Teen Club: Info & Image of two teens carrying a friend in chair

4-H Teen Club

Join the 4-H Teen Club for Life Skills Unlimited! Who: Teens ages 11-18 What: Life skills, retreats, and fun! Learn money …

After school 4-H flyer, picture of kids playing

4-H After School Clubs

Youth in grades K-5 can join an after-school 4-H Group meeting at their elementary school! Each 4-H club location will …

Cover photo for 4-H Cooking Club

4-H Cooking Club

A brand new 4-H Cooking Club will launch in Madison County this year! Youth ages 5-18 can join and learn …

4-H Souper Bowl Achievement Program Invitation with football field background and trophies.

Souper Bowl 4-H Achievement Program

The 4-H Achievement Program recognizes youth accomplishments in all of our county 4-H programs. Whether youth attended summer camp, …

Cover photo for 4-H Award Applications

4-H Award Applications

Help us recognize outstanding 4-H’ers and volunteers at our annual Achievement Awards Program on February 7th! Nominate someone or apply …

4-H Summer Camp flyer with tent

4-H Summer Camp 2024

There are few tools as powerful as the camp experience to positively impact the lives of young people. Whether …

Madison County Experience

Experience Madison County!

Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win experiences in all three Madison County towns! Tickets are $1/each; $10 – …

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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. …

7/31/25

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 …

7/23/25

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 …

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Nutrition of Newborn Kids: Colostrum and Bottle-Feeding

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

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