Budding Cooks
Budding Cooks is a virtual, four-week, beginner’s food preparation program that will be presented via Zoom, beginning July 20, 2021. …
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.
4-H Summer Safari Program
Have You Ever Wanted to Go on a Safari, Far Away? Now you can from the comfort of your home …
4th of July Independence Day Parade!
Civically minded youth become well-informed citizens who are more likely to be active in their communities and the world! …
4-H National Shooting Sports Championships
4-H competitors from across the Nation traveled to Grand Island Nebraska the week of June 26-30 for the 4-H …
4-H West District Presentation Winners!
Congratulations to our Henderson County 4-H presenters! Gold and Silver medalist in the 11-13 and 14-18 categories and Gold medalist …
Check Out These DIY NC 4-H 'Grab and Go' Lessons
Looking for something fun (and educational) to fill your long summer days? NC 4-H is offering ‘Grab and Go’ …
Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge!
Announcing… The Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge! This new and exciting 4-H contest will be for an individual or a team …
4-H Photography Contest, 2021
NC 4-H Contest 2021! This photography contest is open to any 4-H member ages 8–18! (4-H age). Henderson County 4-H has …
4-H Showcase of Talent!
4-H Showcase of Talent 4-H Entertains is not your typical competition activity. The acts are selected for skill, content, entertainment …
2021 4-H Agriculture Day Camp
Join Henderson County 4-H for a week of fun while learning about local agriculture! This year’s 4-H Agriculture Day …
4-H Seniors, 2021!
Voices of friends and family filled the room as an aspiring dentist, creative writer, surgeon, veterinarian, economist, businessman, teacher, …
4-H Embryology Program!
4-H Embryology “pipped” the interest of 2nd graders in over 50 classrooms across the county’s elementary schools and charter …
Hendersonville Farmers Market Seeking 4-H Volunteers!
Do you like supporting your local community? Are you interested in gaining community service hours? Would you like to …
2021 4-H Achievement Night
The time has come once again for us to celebrate our 4-H members! Achievement Night is an annual event …
Just Grow It! 4-H Summer Program
Just Grow It! is a hands-on engagement program for growing food and understanding food safety! We will learn how to …
Hands on the Hive! Community Painting Day
Presented by Bee City USA – Hendersonville, Hands On! Children’s Museum, The Good of the Hive, Arts Council of …
4-H Volunteer Conversations
The Volunteer Specialists of the Southern Region will be hosting quarterly virtual volunteer conversations for 4-H leaders to share …
4-H West District Teen Retreat
4-H West District Teen Retreat is a time for 4-H’ers to connect by attending workshops, participate in District elections, …
New 4-H Program Assistant Begins Extension Career
As of April 1, our 4-H program is fully staffed again. Courtney Clemons will take over the role of …
Day of Giving Is Today - Support Extension in Henderson County
Today is the day! When you support Extension you also support your community, North Carolina 4-H, youth, and agriculture. …
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
- Special Opportunities for Teen 4-H Members
- Volunteer with 4-H!
- Welcome Packet for New 4-H Members
- What is 4-H?
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Electric Program
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Horse Program
- NC 4-H Livestock
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
- Count the birds at your bird feeder
- Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking
- Jobs in the food, agricultural and natural resource system
- Parenthetical - for parents of 10 - 16 year old tweens and teens
- Resources About Bullying
Resources
- 4-H Cloverbud Project Record Form (Ages 5-7)
- 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)
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Home Composting with Earthworms
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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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