2019 ASAP's Farm Tour Returns on June 22-23
ASAP’s annual farm tour will take place on June 22-23, 2019, on various farms in the area. This fun …
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.
Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Winners
Three members of the Young Naturalists 4-H Club competed in the N.C. 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program competition in …
Congratulations 4-H Presenters!
Henderson County 4-H is very proud of the 49 young people who gave presentations at County Activity Day, Saturday, …
Congratulations 4-H Project Record and Portfolio Winners!
Haley Hargus won gold with her 4-H portfolio and project record for 2018. Other gold medalists in project records …
West District 4-H Horse Clinic
The West District 4-H Horsemanship clinic will be held at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher Mon.–Wed., June 24–26, …
Application Resume Interview Electronic Video (ARIE)
ARIE is a state level competition, as well as a wonderful way to practice and prepare for college and job …
N.C. 4-H Photography Contest
It’s time for 4-H club members to enter the N.C. 4-H Photography Contest! Entries are due online by May …
All About 4-H Congress
Registration for 4-H Congress is right around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about the fun and …
June/July Sewing Classes!
Registration is open for a beginner through intermediate sewing class. The class starts on June 30 and runs until …
Henderson County 4-H Welcomes a New Program Assistant!
Hannah Worrell grew up in 4-H, and excelled in sewing, forestry, wildlife and shooting sports competitions. She served as …
4-H Gardening
4-H Gardening is a fun way for young people, ages 9–18, to learn how to grow a vegetable garden! …
Henderson County 4-H Public Speaking Competition
4-H alumni say that learning public speaking skills in 4-H has benefited them throughout their lives. Henderson County 4-H …
Consider Hosting an International Student
North Carolina 4-H offers opportunities for members and their families to become part of a growing tradition that includes …
4-H Upcoming Events
Visit this site to get the latest information about 4-H upcoming events: Henderson County 4-H Upcoming Events Contact Emily_Capps@ncsu.edu, Hannah_Worrell@ncsu.edu, or Denise_Sherrill@ncsu.edu, …
Enroll for 4-H in 2019
4HOnline is now the only way to enroll for 4-H! If you enrolled for the 2018 year, all you …
Congratulations 2018 4-H Project Record Participants!
Dana Cloverbuds 4-H Club Alayiah Gilmore Grason Moore Peyton Hannah Owen Bradley Capps Grayson Corn Maddie Socha Ella Maynard Braelyn Wilson Manasseh Pace Crystal Hemans Caroline Lord Emory Blanton Taylor Sharpe Natalie Sharp Caleb Wilson Filumena …
Planting and Caring for Your 4-H Veggies, Fruits, and Berries; April 8, 2019
Planting and Caring for Your 4-H Veggies, Fruits, and Berries April 8, 2019 – 6:30–8:30 p.m. Now that you have all …
We Will Miss Sue Janowiak, 4-H Program Assistant
Sue passed away on December 18, 2018. She started with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center 19 years ago, …
2019 4-H Program Opportunities
There are a number of great program opportunities coming up in 2019! Check out the list below. Horticultural Science Summer Institute, July 7-12, 2019 …
A Tribute to Lois Bayne, 4-H Leader
Lois Bayne was the leader of Cedar Springs 4-H Club, in Zirconia, from about 1959 -1974. Below is a …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 4-H Camps
- 4-H Club Reports
- 4-H Clubs & Groups
- 4-H Upcoming Events
- Contribute to 4-H
- Developing Leaders through 4-H
- Henderson County 4-H Facebook Page
- How to Start a 4-H Club
- Join 4-H in Henderson County, North Carolina
- North Carolina 4-H Achievement Plan
- Volunteer with 4-H!
- Welcome Packet for New 4-H Members
- What is 4-H?
County Extension Programs
- 4-H Contests
- School Enrichment Programs in Henderson County
- Special Opportunities for Older 4-H Club Members
- Working with goats at the Carl Sandburg Home
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Electric Program
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Dairy Program
- NC 4-H Entomology, Horticulture and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Horse Program
- NC 4-H Livestock
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
- A Survival Guide for Parents of Teenagers
- Count the birds at your bird feeder
- Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking
- Jobs in the food, agricultural and natural resource system
- Keeping Garden Chickens in North Carolina
- Parenthetical - for parents of 10 - 16 year old tweens and teens
- Resources About Bullying
- Science for Kids
- Ten Tips for Raising Healthy Happy Teens
- Water Conservation Tips
Resources
- 4-H Code of Conduct
- 4-H Enrollment Form
- 4-H Media Release - Henderson County
- 4-H Medical Release
- 4-H Project Record and Portfolio Forms for ages 9 - 18, Scholarship, ARIE, Honor Club, and Presentation Information
- 4-H Shooting Sports
- 4-H Volunteer Hours and Contacts Form to print (only use this if you do not record information online)
- Cell Phone Rules
- The Carbon Calculator (TurfFiles CENTERE)
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