2019 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Winners
The 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Judging contest was held April 13 at Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. The …
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.
Point Lookout Trail Hike- Leave No Trace Outreach
Old Fort – May 18, 2019, 9 a.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension of McDowell County’s Keep McDowell Beautiful Program will be hosting …
March 2019 Newsletter
The March 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners in the State …
Equine Workshop April 8 in Mocksville
An Equine Workshop will be held Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Thoroughbred Training Center (TTC) …
2019 N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl Champions Crowned
On March 9, 2019, N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl contests were held at NC State University. 229 youth competed …
McDowell Will Host 4-H District Activity Day
On Saturday, June 15, 2019, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center will host 4-H District Activity Day. 4-H …
Friends of Extension Breakfast
N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center would like to invite our friends to breakfast on Friday, March 15, 2019, …
2019 Kathy Norman Memorial Jr. Horse Show
The Kathy Norman Memorial Jr. Horse Show will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 10 a.m. at …
February 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2019 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the names of the …
2019 Elementary Earth Day Banner Contest
Earth Day Keep McDowell Beautiful Earth Day Banner Contest 2019 Materials will be provided to each school to create an Earth …
Catawba Falls Hike
Leave No Trace Outreach Saturday, March 2, 2019, 10 a.m. Catawba Falls, 3074 Catawba River Rd Join the Old Fort Community Forum for …
4-H Judging Team Brings Home the Win!
The McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Raleigh on January 26, 2019, to compete at the Judging …
Scholarships Available to Area Horticulture Students
The Caldwell County Nursery Association will award $500 scholarships to deserving students enrolling in a horticulture program at a North Carolina college …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Steward Training
Calling all adult volunteers! We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards. Stewards are a key part of …
Livestock Judging Informational Meeting
On January 8, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., the McDowell County 4-H Livestock Judging Team will have their annual informational …
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 …
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 …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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- 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
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