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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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Kitchen Collection Drive

DONATION DRIVE KITCHEN KITS HURRICANE RELIEF DONATE ITEMS FOR A KIT TODAY! MIXING BOWL SET (2 OR 3) SMALL CUTTING BOARD KNIFE SET …

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2025 Northeastern Nc Craft Workshop

2025 NENC District Craft Workshop CLASS INFORMATION Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 2025 Northeastern NC …

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Strawberry Sale

Get ready to indulge in delicious, fresh strawberries by placing your orders now for the 4-H Strawberry Sale! Enjoy …

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East Coast Extravaganza

East Coast Extravaganza When: March 1-2, 2025 Where: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield NC Extravaganza Schedule East Coast Extravaganza Rules Entry Information Questions Contact Brent Jennings …

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Coding Around Bertie

Critical thinking has become a key focus in education, and educators are working diligently to equip students with this …

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Take a Moment to Breathe!

Sometimes, life gets a little busy with work, school, and home! Often, we need to take a second just …

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4-H Annual Wreath Sale

It’s that time of the year again to buy your holiday wreaths! Each year, we put on our 4-H wreath …

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4-H Swim Camp

We are currently experiencing the hottest days of summer and are looking for ways to stay cool! One option …

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4-H River Day Camp

Did you know the Cashie River is a blackwater river? Our campers had the opportunity to visit the Cashie …

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4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp

4-H Cooking camp has come and gone another year! This year we were excited to welcome twenty, 5-8-year-old youth …

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Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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Integrating Social Impact Storytelling in Youth Programs

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

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Youth spend a significant time on social media. This fact sheet aims to provide educators, …

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