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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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Egg-cellent Egg

Egg-Cellent Egg Contest 2025!

4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest kicks off in August 2025! This State 4-H Program is for 4-H members participating with 4-H …

Cover photo for F.R.E.S.H 4-H Program - 2025!

F.R.E.S.H 4-H Program - 2025!

F.R.E.S.H. 4-H Program Returns for 2025 with Unique Partnership at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The F.R.E.S.H. (Flat Rock’s …

AIRE

4-H A.I.R.E

What is A.I.R.E? AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) is a workforce development and college prep program where you “interview” …

Cover photo for 2025 4-H Spring Plant Sale

2025 4-H Spring Plant Sale

Pre-orders for 2025 can be made online, by cash, or by check! Each spring, Henderson County 4-H sells bare-root, fruit-producing …

Extension 2024-25 Annual Report

Be sure to see the Extension Annual Report (click link below) which highlights the work that Cooperative Extension is …

Sewing Class

4-H Sewing Classes Spring 2025

Henderson County 4-H sewing classes! Our 4-H sewing sessions provide youth ages 8-18 the opportunity to delve into the world …

Honeybee 4-H Club

New Season of Honeybee 4-H Club!

4-H is excited to once again partner with volunteers Jim Poe and Pat Roe (Henderson County Bee Association Board …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

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
A young person scrolling through their phone screen.

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 …