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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 4-H Christmas Wreaths for Sale

4-H Christmas Wreaths for Sale

Bertie County 4-H is currently selling Christmas wreaths. These are fresh-cut wreaths that come in a variety of sizes. …

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Babysitter Backpack Camp

Last month, a group of eight campers took part in the Babysitters Backpack Course, which covered five important topics: …

Cover photo for 4H Hunter Safety Course

4H Hunter Safety Course

During the camp, Officer Jordan Keyes from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission taught hunter safety to a group of …

Cover photo for 4H Swim Camp

4H Swim Camp

Eleven Bertie County campers graduated from Swim Camp this summer. The week of July 10th, these campers headed to …

Cover photo for 4H Summer Camp Ag Day

4H Summer Camp Ag Day

The campers had the pleasure of touring Steve Mizelle’s family farm on July 28th with Ag Agent Edward Godfrey. Despite …

Cover photo for 4H Cloverbud Swim Camp

4H Cloverbud Swim Camp

Our young members, the Cloverbuds, attended swimming lessons at the ViQuest pool from July 17th to July 21st. Their …

Cover photo for 4-H CPR / First Aid Training

4-H CPR / First Aid Training

On July 25th, Mr. Willie Davis, also known as “Big Willie”, trained the campers in CPR and First Aid. …

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Camp Cupcake

The scent of baked cupcakes, frosting, and popcorn filled the teaching kitchen on July 10th. The kitchen housed 20 …

Cover photo for 4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp Day 2

4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp Day 2

On the second day of Cloverbud Cooking Camp, the campers were busy making tacos and churros. Before diving into …

Cover photo for 4-H Roanoke River / Wildlife Day

4-H Roanoke River / Wildlife Day

During our visit to the Roanoke Cashie River Center, the Bertie County 4-H Summer Campers were warmly welcomed by …

Cover photo for 4H Healthy Cooking Camp Day 1

4H Healthy Cooking Camp Day 1

Healthy Cook Camp Day One was a success. Everyone enjoyed making lasagna, tossed salad, and dirt/ocean cups. The kids painted …

Cover photo for 2023 4-H Day Camp Programs

2023 4-H Day Camp Programs

We are excited to announce that our 2023 Summer Day Camp programs have been finalized. We are looking forward …

Cover photo for 4-H Strawberry Sale

4-H Strawberry Sale

The Bertie County 4-H group will be selling strawberry half flats (four 1 lb containers) for $15. Strawberry full …

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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens

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

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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens

This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …

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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers

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