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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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Cover photo for State 4-H Presentation Finals

State 4-H Presentation Finals

During District Activity Day, 5 of our Alamance 4-H members secured their spot in the State Presentations Finals, which …

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Beekeeping Essay Contest for 2024

This annual essay competition gives enrolled 4-H’ers an opportunity to showcase their understanding of the amazing honey bee, beekeeping, …

Cover photo for 2024 Alamance 4-H Summer Camps

2024 Alamance 4-H Summer Camps

Registration for 2024 summer camps is now open on 4-H Online. Each youth looking to participate must be enrolled in …

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Judging in January Contest Results

NEWS RELEASE February 8, 2024 Lauren Langley | lauren_langley@ncsu.edu Sarah Maddry | sarah_maddry@ncsu.edu ALAMANCE COUNTY 4-H YOUTH LIVESTOCK TEAMS COMPETE AT RECENT LIVESTOCK …

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