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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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4-H Shooting Sports District Results

Henderson County 4-H competitors ended the 4-H District Target Shooting Sports Competition with a ‘bang!’ Each Henderson County 4-H’er …

Cover photo for 4-H Just Grow It Wrap-Up

4-H Just Grow It Wrap-Up

4-H gardening programs are a great way for youth to learn about food safety, nutrition, and growing their own …

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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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NC 4-H State Presentation Winners!

4-H presentations are a great way to learn public speaking and relay information in an organized manner. Learning how …

Cover photo for 2021 4-H Agriculture Day Camp Recap!

2021 4-H Agriculture Day Camp Recap!

At this year’s 4-H Agriculture Day Camp, Henderson County youth learned about local agriculture through guest speakers and many …

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4-H Project Record Winners!

4-H’ers complete project records by recording their annual activities/goals throughout the year. This provides a great way to remember …

Safari

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 …

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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 …

Entertains

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 …

Cover photo for 2021 4-H Agriculture Day Camp

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 …

Cover photo for 4-H Seniors, 2021!

4-H Seniors, 2021!

Voices of friends and family filled the room as an aspiring dentist, creative writer, surgeon, veterinarian, economist, businessman, teacher, …

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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 …

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