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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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Cover photo for Feather Classic Returns for 2023

Feather Classic Returns for 2023

The 4-H Feather Classic poultry project is returning for 2023. Do you know a youth interested in chickens? This …

4-H Online 2.0

January 26, 2021 Welcome back to the new 4-H year! The first step to becoming an active 4-H member, volunteer, …

Cover photo for Take-Home STEM Kits

Take-Home STEM Kits

Person County 4-H is excited to offer free take-home STEM kits for ALL youth in Person County, ages 9 …

Cover photo for NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020

NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020

Join North Carolina 4-H Camps & Centers for a completely new and virtual camping experience June 22-26! FREE and open to …

Person County 4-H Presentations

It’s that time of year to start thinking about participating in 4-H Presentations! While this year may look a …

DIY Mask Making Video

Check out what Davidson County 4-H’er, Sydney Loflin, has created! This easy to follow, step by step instructional video …

2020 4-H Summer Update

Dear Person County 4-H Friends and Families, It is with a heavy heart I’m having to share this information with …

Cover photo for 2019 4-H Summer Fun

2019 4-H Summer Fun

*REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!* It’s officially here! Registration this year is, once again, completely online. To see the list of classes …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

A child and teacher wear gloves while measuring spinach in a cooking class.

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.

A trainer presents to teachers during a training program.

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
Young students use children’s garden tools to dig in soil in a raised bed.

Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing

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

1/23/23

Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Family Engagement Opportunities with Farm to ECE

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

1/23/23
A teacher and students crouch down to look at plants growing in a garden.

Farm to Early Care and Education

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

1/23/23