McDowell 4-H Decorated Pumpkin Contest
With the chill in the air it is once again time to start thinking about Fall. This year we …
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.
4-H Hay Bale Competition
Attention 4-H’ers and families. With the NC State Fair postponed this year North Carolina 4-H is bringing the annual …
Nature Adventures FREE Fall Virtual Learning Series
Calling all teachers, homeschool families, and educators who want to spice up your fall education plan! Announcing Nature Adventures, a virtual learning …
Attention: Parents, Teachers, & Virtual Students
I hope everyone has gotten off to a smooth start this school year. Changes can take time to get …
August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The August 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners of NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
2020 Communications Contest Results
The 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Communications Contests were held in conjunction with the 2020 Virtual 4-H Congress. Contestants …
Highlights of COVID-19 Local Food Programming in McDowell
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – McDowell County Center has been highly responsive to the COVID-19 pandemic. By partnering with …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show Winners
Congratulations to all the NC 4-H’ers that submitted videos and competed in the 2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
Kids in the Park Outdoor Adventures
As a follow up to our hiking trails adventures and contest we would like to introduce everyone to “Kids …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
2020 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that entered the 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contests. …
McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery Hiking Trails
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. We at McDowell 4-H are really missing our traditional …
July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
Scavenger Hunt for Trees
Would you like to explore McDowell County and see some really Amazing Trees? Do you love the outdoors and …
It's Tomato Time
Fresh local tomatoes are available in North Carolina from July to October. There are many different varieties of tomatoes …
N.C. State Fair and the Mountain State Fair Youth Livestock Shows to Be Held
“Agriculture and youth livestock events are at the heart of our fairs.” – Steve Troxler, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner It was …
Kids in the Kitchen Summer Program
Join us July 13–17, 2020, for this summer’s edition of Kids in the Kitchen. Participants will use household ingredients …
Farms, Food, & You: a Podcast Series
Issues in agriculture affect not just farmers. They influence your life everyday. The podcast, “Farms, Food and You” …
McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery Status
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused NC State University to not allow any youth face to face interactions through mid-August. …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show July 1-20
The 2020 North Carolina State 4-H Virtual Horse Show will take place on July 1–July 20. The results will …
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