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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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Cover photo for Incubating Quail Eggs Day 11

Incubating Quail Eggs Day 11

Teachers and 4-H volunteers continue to turn the eggs three times a day. Each time they turn the eggs, …

Cover photo for Incubating Quail Eggs:  Day 10

Incubating Quail Eggs: Day 10

Candi Mains, from Dana Elementary School, sent some great pictures of the eggs that she candled on Day 10. …

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Incubating Quail Eggs: Days 8-9

Four teachers returned their quail eggs and incubating supplies on Monday, March 16, 2020, the first days that schools …

Cover photo for Incubating Quail Eggs

Incubating Quail Eggs

Henderson County 4-H provides the Embryology Program for second-grade classrooms. Through this program, students learn about the life cycle …

Cover photo for Youth Market Turkey Show

Youth Market Turkey Show

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

Cover photo for 4-H Presentations 2022!

4-H Presentations 2022!

4-H Presentations are a great learning experience and an essential part of the 4-H program. By “learning by doing” …

Broken Lights

Recycle Your Christmas Lights!

The holidays are upon us! As the Christmas decorations come out you will inevitably come across a strand or …

Cover photo for 4-H Project Records 2022

4-H Project Records 2022

Did you do a lot in one specific area this year, and you’d really like to create a 4-H …

Cover photo for 4-H Galactic Quest Recap

4-H Galactic Quest Recap

Throughout the month of October, 4-Hers participated in this year’s STEM Challenge, Galactic Quest. Each week featured a different …

Office

New Slate of 4-H Officers!

Being elected a club officer is an honor which will include duties. 4-H club members vote for their fellow …

Soil and Water

8th Grade Agriculture Tours 2021

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County collaborated with local farms and higher education to provide field trips for public …

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Colostrum is the first thick yellowish milk produced by the doe after giving birth. Colostrum …

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Youth spend a significant time on social media. This fact sheet aims to provide educators, …

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