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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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Kayak the Tar River

4-H Family Fun July 14th Cost $25 Per Person Stop by office to pay and fill out registration form or print and mail …

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Empowering Youth and Families Program

Microsoft Word – EYFP 2023 Flyer2 Recruitment is Now Open Register On Eventbrite Today! Empowering Youth and Families is a special interest …

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4-H Yard Sale - June 10th

Saturday, June 10th Nash County Agriculture Center 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville Do you have some things you’d like to sell? Reserve Your …

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4-H Summer Camps

Registration Is Now Open! The 4-H Summer Camp Program offers kids a wide variety of fun experiences to choose from …

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2023 4-H Presentations Program

Nash County 2023 4-H PRESENTATIONS Information 2023 4-H Presentation Open House and Registration Information It’s time to register for the 4-H …

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Join 4-H in Growing GIANTS!

It’s time to begin thinking about growing a GIANT Pumpkin or Watermelon! Once registration is complete, we will begin …

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Weekly Updates

4-H Weekly Newsletters See the links below for the latest editions of our 4-H newsletter May 31st – Summer Adventures May 24th …

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Farmers Market - Open Saturdays

1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount Market Hours SATURDAYS from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. April through December TUESDAYS from 3:00 a.m. …

Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development

Searching for ripe tomatoes.

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 …

Stirring kale and dressing for a winter salad.

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 …

Raised beds with a crop of kale (left) and mustard greens (rt).

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 …

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