2019 Rules and Regulations Manual and Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of young people learn the skills to succeed through 4-H educational programs and camps. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University conduct 4-H programs where youth learn by doing.
The Buzz on Beekeeping 2019
Free Four Day Beginning Beekeeping Course 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 9, and 16, 2019 Field Day – Saturday, April 27, …
2018 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2018 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The 101 individuals listed in this publication …
November 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The November 2018 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results of the …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events
The 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events is available for download and distribution. Event hyperlinks take you to websites …
McDowell Livestock Judging Team Compete at NC State Fair Contest
The McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed at the NC State Fair Contest Saturday, October 27, 2018. The …
Marion East Walkabout & Clean Up
Who: Marion East Neighbors What: Neighbors inviting neighbors to visit the forum meetings & picking up litter When: Saturday, November 17, …
Horsebowl and Hippology Reference Updates
As you begin to prepare for the 2019 Horsebowl and Hippology competition season, just a few reminders about resources. Horse …
New 4-H Beekeeping Club
Here we GROW again! McDowell 4-H will be starting a new 4-H Beekeepers Club this fall. We are looking for …
McDowell 4-Hers Compete at the West Region Shooting Sports Competition
In August, twenty-three McDowell County 4-Hers competed against other 4-Hers from all over Western North Carolina for the chance …
Hard Work and Dedication Pays Off!
Hard work and dedication has certainly paid off for the McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging team. Since June, the …
2018 Tabernacle Community Garden Harvest Days
Tabernacle Community Garden Harvest Days Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. July 18 & 25, 2018 August 8 & 15, 2018 Located at the intersection …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
McDowell 4-H Featured Links
- 4-H Awards and Incentives Programs
- 4-H Clubs in McDowell County
- 4-H County Council Elections Nomination Form
- 4-H Forms and Insurance Information
- 4-H News
- 4-H Presentations Information
- McDowell 4-H Achievement and Award Forms
- McDowell County Agricultural Youth Foundation
- Shooting Sports Information
- Youth Council By-Laws
Partnerships and Organizations
Resources
Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
9/20/18
Would You Like to Be a Wildlife Professional?
This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains the physical and technical skills expected of …
8/27/18 — Youth Wildlife Projects
Vermicomposting: A 5th Grade School Enrichment Curriculum
This publication offers 5 lessons for a school curriculum on the importance of vermicomposting, setting …
6/19/18
Home Composting with Earthworms
Worms can turn food scraps into a soil amendment called vermicompost — worm castings — …
4/9/18
Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …
2/14/18