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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 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 …

Cover photo for NC Mountain State Fair Highlights

NC Mountain State Fair Highlights

Livestock shows include awards for the people who show the animals (showmanship), and for the quality of the animals. …

Cover photo for A Taste of 4-H

A Taste of 4-H

4-H clubs created a booklet of activities for you to enjoy, and learn a little about what we do …

forestry

State 4-H Forestry Competition

4-H Forestry Program and Competition Did you know that around 18.6 million acres of North Carolina is forested? AND that …

golden apple picking

Henderson County Virtual Ag Tour

Agriculture fans can take a ‘virtual ag tour’ of Henderson County. In cooperation with AgHC the county’s agricultural business development …

Volunteer Leader

4-H West District Fall Conference

The West District 4-H Volunteer 2024 Conference is open for registration! This conference is for 4-H Agents, parents, leaders, and …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

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Meat Goat Showmanship

This publication offers information on youth showmanship of meat goats.

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Swine Showmanship

This publication offers information on youth showmanship of swine.

7 hours agoAnimal Science Facts
Illustration with labels pointing to pastern, hock, ham, stifle, flank, loin, shoulder, and neck/jowl

Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 7-8.

7 hours agoAnimal Science Facts
Illustration with labels for hock, ham, loin, and shoulder

Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (5-6 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 5-6.

7 hours agoAnimal Science Facts
Sketch of a goat with labels for hocks, loin, neck, and shoulder.

Meat Goat Exhibitor's Project Guide (5-6 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing meat goats for youth aged 5-6.

7 hours agoAnimal Science Facts

Sheep Exhibitor Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing sheep for youth aged 7-8.

7 hours agoAnimal Science Facts

Hunting and Fishing Sportsmanship

This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains basic rules for being a good sportsman …

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Would You Like to Be a Wildlife Professional?

This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains the physical and technical skills expected of …

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