Lots of Fun and More to Come with 4-H this Summer
One day a group of kids rode horses through the hills of Reidsville, NC and hiked through creeks and trails. On a different day, these kids ventured deep into the kitchen of the MORE »
4-H Youth Development
Through 4-H, hundreds of thousands of North Carolina’s young people learn new skills and serve their communities each year. 4-H offers clubs, special interest programs, summer camps, school enrichment and after-school child care. Guided by North Carolina Cooperative Extension educators and adult and teen volunteers, 4-H’ers gain knowledge, skills and experience that help them become responsible citizens and leaders.
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Itch mite problems
Fall is the time of year when hay/straw bales are used extensively for decorations at fairs and retail stores, hay rides and for covering areas that have been seeded to establish lawns for next MORE » – from 
Entomology
Another Wonderful 4-H Summer Comes to an End!
The Beaufort County 4-H Program was booming in 2015! 4-H’ers participated in many day camps throughout the county as well as residential camps across the beautiful state of North Carolina! Rising first and MORE »
2015 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
The 57th annual 4-H Livestock Show and Sale was held on Wednesday, May 6th at the Plymouth Livestock Barn. Beaufort County youth participating in the hog market and showmanship classes included Brody Van MORE »
For the dirt on soils, check out “Dig It!”
Soil: It’s much more than dirt. It’s a dynamic resource that supports nearly every form of life on Earth, and an exhibit on display this summer at a Raleigh museum is aimed at MORE » – from Soils
Upcoming 4-H Events for Beaufort County Youth
March 13-15 BC 4-H host NE District Teen Retreat Preregistration closed February 10th April 6-17 Presentation Appointments -call 946-0111 to schedule April 20 MORE »
Cooperative Extension’s Junior Chefs Visit Chatham County Farms
Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent. Chatham County Cooperative Extension runs a popular Junior Chefs Cooking Camp every summer where kids ages 8-12 spend a week learning to prepare and cook food. There are four one-week MORE » – from Growing Small Farms
Dig In! with Advocates for Health in Action 3/7/2015
Get all the dirt on edible community, school and child care gardens, urban ag and growing greener, friendlier communities! Registration is open! How do you start a community garden—at church, at work, in your MORE » – from Gardening
Growing In Place Symposium March 5, 2015, Raliegh
Our partner Natural Learning Initiative has opened registration for its Growing In Place Symposium, March 5 in Raleigh. Erin White of Community Food Lab will speak about the role of design in creating diverse, healthy food systems, and there MORE » – from Community Gardens
Dig In
AHA will host Dig In! again at Marbles Kids Museum on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Agenda and registration materials will be available in January. Plan to join us as we weave edible landscapes–community MORE » – from Community Gardens
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
