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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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Intro to Babysitting for Teens

This course is back by popular demand! Before you get your first babysitting job or take on the responsibility …

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Vendor Info, with crafty background

4-H Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

CANCELLED for 2024 due to Hurricane Helene. Stay tuned for Fall 2025 Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Marshall, NC Family-friendly indoor …

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2024 4-H Summer Fun Camps

Are you looking for fun, educational activities this summer? Our 4-H Summer Fun Program is full of hands-on learning …

Colorful project info; Picture of boy and girl laughing, with baby goat on their back.

4-H Goat Project

Join us for a fun, introductory project to caring for and showing dairy goats! Participants will learn how to care …

Cover photo for High Country 4-H Pullet Project

High Country 4-H Pullet Project

Join Madison & Yancey County 4-H for a fun opportunity to learn about chick care, handling, showmanship and more! In …

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 …

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Poultry Litter Amendments

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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina

Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …

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Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing

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How to Install a Package of Honey Bees

A step-by-step instruction and description of how to install and maintain a new colony of …

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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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Excerpt of Vermicomposting Leader's Guide

Vermicomposting Leader's Guide - School Enrichment Curriculum by NC 4-H and NC State Extension. The …

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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