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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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Creative Clovers

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 …

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Begin a Career With Extension!

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center is hiring!!! Support Specialist Assists Agents with special and recurring projects, promotional events, and related …

Congress 2022

Results - 4-H Congress 2022!

State 4-H Congress is the largest annual conference for 4-H youth to attend! Some highlights of the week are: 4-H …

Cloverbud Day Camp

4-H Cloverbud Nature Day Camp!

Join 4-H for a special Cloverbud nature adventure, Onacona day camp!! This camp is open to youth ages 5-8 …

Tinker Box

Summer 4-H Tinker Box!

Register now to receive your NCA&T University summer 4-H Tinker Box! If you aren’t familiar with a “tinker box,” …

Project Record 2021

4-H District Project Record Results!

Project Records are an important aspect to documenting a completed project area a 4-H member has participated in throughout …

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4-H West District Horse Clinic!

*Option 1: Must Own Horse To Participate The West District 4-H Horsemanship Clinic will be held at the WNC Ag …

Photo

4-H Photography Contest 2022!

NC 4-H Contest 2022! This photography contest is open to any 4-H member ages 8–18! (4-H age). Henderson County 4-H has …

YN Junior Team

4-H WHEP Winners!

Jordan Lake State Park was filled with eager 4-H competitors Saturday, April 23 for a beautiful day at the State WHEP …

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Live My Best Life Now!

Join us for a fun and engaging short-term program designed for teens to learn more about healthy living! Register …

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Sign Up for 4-H Mini Gardening!

4-H is offering a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-18 to learn how to grow their own vegetable …

Geology Club

4-H Geology Club - NEW

Did you find a rock at the park and don’t know what kind it is? What about fossils? Do …

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Youth Market Turkey Show

The Youth Market Turkey Show is an opportunity for youth to raise and show a market turkey at the …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

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Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents

This resource guide explores how Early Care and Education programs serve families and show potential …

2/17/23

Houses for Wood Ducks

This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains how to collect used materials, construct and …

Earthworm Composting

This educational resource for children aged 9-12 explains how to make a composting bin to …

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

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

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Connecting to Early Childhood Partners in Your Community

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23
Young students use children’s garden tools to dig in soil in a raised bed.

Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23

Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Family Engagement Opportunities with Farm to ECE

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23
A teacher and students crouch down to look at plants growing in a garden.

Farm to Early Care and Education

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23