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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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McDowell 4-H Shooting Sports

We have been given the green light to hold our 2021 West Regional Shooting Tournament on August 14, 2021, …

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Benefits of Showing Livestock

Here in North Carolina, being successful during the fall show season is the ultimate goal for most 4-H and …

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Spotlight on McDowell 4-H Clubs

With pandemic restrictions opening our clubs have started meeting face to face again. If anyone is interested in joining …

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 …

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4-H Summer Discovery

We are putting the finishing touches on our 2021 4-H Summer Discovery Program. We will post our activities and …

Trail market for Fonta Flora on Point Lookout Trail

Community Health Assessment Survey

Every 3 years, the Foothills Health District compiles comprehensive data (Community Health Assessment) that helps the local Health Department …

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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 …

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Get Outside and Explore!

Springtime is a great time to get outside and move more. Take advantage of the beautiful, cool sunshine days …

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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 …

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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 …

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Excerpt of Vermicomposting Leader's Guide

Vermicomposting Leader's Guide - School Enrichment Curriculum by NC 4-H and NC State Extension. The …

Poultry Litter Amendments

This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …

8/11/25
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Designing Your School Garden: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

This publication is a resource to aid educators in creating school gardens for elementary schools. …

7/31/25

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 …

7/23/25

Integrating Social Impact Storytelling in Youth Programs

This publication discusses strategies and resources for adding social impact storytelling to youth-centered programs.

6/2/25

Vermicomposting: A School Enrichment Curriculum

This publication offers 6 lessons for a school curriculum on the importance of vermicomposting, setting …

5/15/25

Nutrition of Newborn Kids: Colostrum and Bottle-Feeding

Colostrum is the first thick yellowish milk produced by the doe after giving birth. Colostrum …

5/15/25