4-H Entertains - a Talent Show for 4-H Members
4-H Entertains is an annual talent show for 4-H club members only. All participants must have a current 4-H …
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4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of young people learn the skills to succeed through 4-H educational programs and camps. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University conduct 4-H programs where youth learn by doing.
4-H Embryology
Fifty-nine second grade classes are hatching quail eggs this spring. Thanks to a generous grant from Community Foundation of …
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 …
Bike Safety Training
Kids, bring your bikes, helmets, and adult to the Bike Rodeo at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day at Patton …
West Qualifying 4-H Horse Show and WNC Open Horse Show, May 5 and 6
The 2018 West North Carolina 4-H Qualifying Horse Show and the WNC Open Horse Show and Dressage will be …
4-H Mini-Gardening
4-H Mini-Gardening is fun way for young people, ages 9 – 18, to learn how to grow a vegetable …
Sewing Classes for Adults!
People often ask whether Cooperative Extension offers Sewing Classes for adults. Great news! A new series of classes is being …
Little Free Library at Dana Park
Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small book exchanges number 60,000 around the world in 80 countries …
Henderson County Agents Talk About Farm City Day on WTZQ
Henderson County Cooperative Extension Agents Terry Kelley, Karen Blaedow, and Steve Pettis discuss Farm City Day. The Henderson County Farm …
Congratulations 2017 4-H Project Record Participants!
A 4-H project record is a summary of your work in 4-H. Henderson County 4-H members completed thirty-four 2017 …
Poultry Science Summer Institute
The Poultry Science Summer Institute will be held June 24-28, 2018. The institute is a five-day, four-night conference and …
4-H Hunting Skills Competition
In January the Young Naturalists 4-H Club sent 5 members to the first NC 4-H Hunting Skills Competition. The …
4-H Sewing Classes
Sewing classes for youth ages 10 – 18 will begin on May 10, July 5, Sept. 6 and Nov. …
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!
- 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
- Anger Management (K-State)
- 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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Swine Showmanship
This publication offers information on youth showmanship of swine.
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Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)
This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 7-8.
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Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (5-6 Years of Age)
This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 5-6.
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Sheep Exhibitor's Project Guide (5-6 Years of Age)
This factsheet offers information on showing sheep for youth aged 5-6.
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