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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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Cover photo for 4-H Summer Camp 2023

4-H Summer Camp 2023

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

Cover photo for Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Save the Date! October 21, 2023 | Marshall, NC VENDORS REGISTER HERE! The Fall Arts & Crafts Fair is a full …

Cover photo for 4-H Clubs After School

4-H Clubs After School

It’s that time of year again! We are now enrolling 2nd-5th graders in our after-school 4-H Clubs. Bailey Mountain 4-H …

jack-o-lantern, pumpkin painting party

4-H Pumpkin Painting Party

Welcome Fall! Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin painting and games! September 15th from 3:30-5:00 at the Extension Center. Register …

Summer Exchange

Learning American Culture!

North Carolina 4-H offers opportunities for members and their families to become part of a growing tradition that includes leadership, cultural …

Dog project flyer, 3 dogs

4-H Dog Project

Do you want to learn how to train your own dog? Are you interested in learning how to show …

Rafting and hiking

4-H Adventure Series

Join us for some fun local adventures before heading back to school this August! Open to 4-H members ages 8-18. …

family night flyer

4-H Family Night

Bring the whole family for a fun night with 4-H! Thursday, July 21st from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Register on Eventbrite to reserve your …

Cover photo for Madison County Fair

Madison County Fair

September 23-24, 2022 Contests require pre-registration. Entry Forms for Agricultural Products & Crafts and the Youth Livestock Shows will be …

4-H Dog Workshop Flier

4-H Dog Workshop

Do you want to learn how to train your own dog? Are you interested in learning how to show …

Teen leader flyer

4-H Teen Leader Program

The 4-H Teen Leader Program is for youth ages 13-18 who want to develop and improve their leadership skills. …

Cover photo for 4-H Summer Fun Camps 2022

4-H Summer Fun Camps 2022

Summer Fun is the 4-H way of providing enriching, educational experiences for children to make friends and build life skills …

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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 …

6/5/25

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 …

5/15/25

Nutrition of Newborn Kids: Colostrum and Bottle-Feeding

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

5/15/25
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Utilizing Social Media to Amplify Youth Voices

Youth spend a significant time on social media. This fact sheet aims to provide educators, …

4/22/25

Excerpt of Mooving Milk From the Farm to the Fridge

4-H “Mooving Milk from Farm to Fridge” is a Cloverbud curriculum developed in partnership with …

Excerpt of Winged Wonders

In this curriculum, youth will observe the wonders of the natural world unfolding in front …

Excerpt of Natural Selection to Classification: Building on Concepts

Excerpt - From Natural Selection to Classification: Building on Concepts. Beginner + Grades 9-12, Facilitator's …