4-H FRESH Program 2023
The FRESH Program for 2023 is currently full for the year. Please keep an eye out for next year’s …
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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4-H Composting Workshop!
Join us to learn how to enrich the soil in your garden! This workshop focuses on one family’s eight-year journey …
4-H Mini Gardening 2023!
4-H is offering a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-18 to learn how to grow their own vegetable …
Go to 4-H Summer Camp!
Did you know that 4-H has three residential camps through the State of NC?! Each camp is uniquely different …
4-H Volunteer Awards!
4-H Volunteer leaders include those persons who are non-salaried and involved in 4-H program development, delivery, or support at …
Support Our Annual 4-H Plant Sale!
Each spring, Henderson County 4-H sells bare-root, fruit-producing plants as a fundraiser for our local youth 4-H programs, Clubs, …
4-H A.I.R.E
WHAT IS AIRE? AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Electronic – Video) is a workforce development and college prep program …
4-H Spring Sewing Classes Registration
Spring Classes are now full. Please keep a look out for our Fall Sewing Classes! Sewing classes are starting back …
Abigail Pierce - a Welcoming New Face to Henderson County Extension
When you walk in the front door at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center, you are likely to be …
Casey McNeel Is Henderson County's New 4-H Program Assistant
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center has some new faces to start 2023. One of those is Casey McNeel. Casey …
Henderson County Youth Livestock Judging Parent Interest Meeting
Join us on Feb. 28th at 6 p.m. for a parent / guardian interest meeting concerning our Henderson County …
WNC 4-H Pullet Project
Henderson and Buncombe Counties have partnered together to offer the second year of the WNC 4-H Pullet Project! The …
County Activity Day 2023!
4-H presentations are a vital part of the 4-H program! Every 4-H member can profit in some way from …
2023 WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf 4-H Program Registration!
The WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program is designed to introduce youth to livestock showing, feeding, and care. How the …
2023 WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program Registration
The WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program is designed to introduce youth to livestock showing, feeding, and care. Participants …
8th Grade Agricultural School Tours - 2023!
8th Grade Agricultural School Tours were delivered to over 120 youth in Henderson County Public Schools. This was the …
Kids Voting and 4-H!
Kids Voting NC is a non-partisan program that builds civic knowledge, civic skills, and civic identity & agency in …
4-H Mini-Garden Wrap Up!
This summer Henderson County 4-H was able to offer the Mini Gardening program for youth ages 8-18! In May, …
Henderson County Youth Livestock Summer Wrap Up
Now that the Mountain State Fair has come and gone, our 3 main youth livestock projects have wrapped up …
Join Creative Clovers 4-H Club!
We are excited to announce a NEW 4-H SPIN club, the Creative Clovers 4-H Club! The Creative Clovers 4-H Club …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- Contribute to 4-H
- Henderson County 4-H Facebook Page
- How to Start a 4-H Club
- 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
- Resources About Bullying
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)
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