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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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4-H Yoga

Yoga is an ancient physical and mental practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and …

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AIRE Program Update

AIRE (Application, Resume, Interview, and Electronic – Video) is a workforce development and college prep program for youth ages …

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Hiring for Summer Camp at BJP

Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center in Reidsville is hiring camp counselors for this summer. If you are 18 or older, …

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Poultry Science Summer Institute

Calling all high school students who are passionate about science and poultry and are seeking a dynamic virtual summer experience. Please …

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Earth Day: Keeping It Green

Ready to turn your thumbs green and inspire your inner Lorax? Since 1970, people across the globe have been …

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4-H State Officer Applications

The 2021-2022 State 4-H Officer Candidate Application and Guidelines have been published and are available on the State 4-H …

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4-H Spring Plant Sale 2021

This season we are offering nine varieties of blueberry plants, Boston ferns, and a book! Take a look at …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens

This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …

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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 …

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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …

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Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents

This resource guide explores how Early Care and Education programs serve families and show potential …

2/17/23

Houses for Wood Ducks

This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains how to collect used materials, construct and …

Earthworm Composting

This educational resource for children aged 9-12 explains how to make a composting bin to …

Sheep Exhibitor Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing sheep for youth aged 7-8.

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Connecting to Early Childhood Partners in Your Community

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

1/23/23