McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery!!!
We are proud to announce our 4-H Summer Discovery program for summer of 2021. Our Discovery Program will look …
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.
May 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The May 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the winners of the Virtual Horsebowl Challenge, …
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows June 18–19, 2021 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & Goat Rules 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & …
Kathy Norman Memorial Youth Foundation Horse Show
We are going to host our annual Kathy Norman Memorial Horse Show on June 26, 2021, at the McDowell …
4-H Summer Discovery
We are putting the finishing touches on our 2021 4-H Summer Discovery Program. We will post our activities and …
Community Health Assessment Survey
Every 3 years, the Foothills Health District compiles comprehensive data (Community Health Assessment) that helps the local Health Department …
2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression and Creative Writing Contests
Registration for both contests can be found under “events” in NC 4-H Online 2.0. The deadline for entries for …
2021 Candace Norman Award Application
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, youth and adult, will …
2021 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Results
The 2021 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest was the first face-to-face event the NC 4-H Horse Program has …
2021 NC 4-H State Virtual Hippology Contest Results
The 2021 NC 4-H State Virtual Hippology Contest took place on March 13, 2021. Contestants navigated an exam, slide …
Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit 2021 Dates
Please see the information below regarding the dates for the 2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit. …
Master Gardener Volunteer Association of McDowell County Scholarship Opportunity
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help …
McDowell 2021 4-H Scholarship
Attention seniors!!! McDowell County 4-H’s College Scholarship is now open. If you are a graduating senior that has been …
Get Outside and Explore!
Springtime is a great time to get outside and move more. Take advantage of the beautiful, cool sunshine days …
4-H Summer Camp 2021
We are planning to attend Betsy Jeff-Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville, North Carolina from June 20–25. Spots are available …
Show Down in the Foothills
Show Cattle Clinic May 8, 2021 Caldwell County Fairgrounds, Lenoir, NC Instructor: Bob May, Mineral Point, WI, Purina Honor Chow Ambassador For more …
2021 NC State 4-H Virtual Horsebowl Challenge Results
The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program hosted its first-ever virtual Horsebowl Challenge on March 13, 2021. Ninety-nine youth representing …
WNC Jr Beef Spring Fling
When: April 9–10, 2021 Steer and Heifer Check-In: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on April 9 Heifer Show 10 a.m. on April 10 Steer …
NC Tomato Club History and Transcribathon
Below is information about an upcoming virtual event, free and open to the public, hosted by the North Carolina …
2021 Invitational Virtual Hippology Contest for Out-of-State Youth
The NC 4-H Horse Program has received a lot of inquires about our online events that we are hosting …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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
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Partnerships and Organizations
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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
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How to Install a Package of Honey Bees
A step-by-step instruction and description of how to install and maintain a new colony of …
1/19/21
Excerpt of Mooving Milk From the Farm to the Fridge
4-H “Mooving Milk from Farm to Fridge” is a Cloverbud curriculum developed in partnership with …
11/10/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
NC 4-H Curriculum Titles, Grades K-5
This publication covers a list of current North Carolina 4-H curricula titles available through your …
11/10/20
Excerpt of Winged Wonders
In this curriculum, youth will observe the wonders of the natural world unfolding in front …
11/2/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5
A Summary of the National 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway Initiative
This publication summarizes an evaluation of the 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway …
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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Excerpt of Bug Out - Leader's Guide
Excerpt of Bug Out curriculum - Leader's Guide by NC 4-H, NC State Extension, College …
7/20/20 — 4-H Curriculum: Grades K-5