Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
Exciting new program. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8-18. To receive the materials youth must complete the …
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.
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Applications are due on April 1, 2021 Billy Nance Family Application A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat …
East Coast Extravaganza
Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 6–7, 2021 Schedule Rules Entry Form (Late entries will be accepted at the Gate at …
December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the tentative dates for the 2021 Horsebowl, Hippology, …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Kids, Got Questions About Turkeys?
The National Wild Turkey Federation wants to hear from kids for its Thanksgiving Edition of Juice Boxes & Conservation. If …
NCSU Open Horse Show Judges Virtual Academy
Due to COVID-19 restrictions that are currently in effect for NC State University events, the 2020 NC State University …
2020 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Ind Overall Sr Team Overall Sr Ind Meat Goats Sr Team Meat Goats Sr Ind Sheep Sr Team Sheep Sr Ind Cattle Sr …
NCDA&CS Hosts the 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show, Keeps Safety in Mind
It’s been a difficult year, full of changes and unexpected challenges. Still, some things are continuing, though they don’t …
AgrAbility/life Project Virtual Workshop
The mission of the North Carolina AgrAbility Partnership (NCAP) is to educate and assist farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their …
NC 4-H Horse Program Emergency Fund Silent Auction
New Hope Stables, home of the High Achievers 4-H Club in Perquimans County, has recently experienced the tragic loss …
State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
State 4-H Livestock Contest October 31 – Skillathon November 1 – Livestock Judging State Contest Agenda Quiz Bowl contest has been canceled. Entries are …
September 2020 Newsletter
The September 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the recipients of the 2020 Billy Murray Scholarships …
Randolph County 4-H'ers Show Off Their Chicken Coops
Chicken coops are as diverse as the people who build them — and the chickens that use them. Whether you’re …
August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners of NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
2020 Communications Contest Results
The 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Communications Contests were held in conjunction with the 2020 Virtual 4-H Congress. Contestants …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show Winners
Congratulations to all the NC 4-H’ers that submitted videos and competed in the 2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
2020 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that entered the 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contests. …
2020 4-H Avian Bowl Winners
photo: iStock.com/Phichaklim1 2020 is only half over and, as everyone knows, it’s been a time of change and challenge. That’s true …
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