Great Opportunity for 4-H Teens to Connect
This week, our West District 4-H Officers called a meeting to plan how they can maintain 4-H connections in …
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.
Mitchell County Center Closure
Dear Clientele: We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T …
Risk Management for COVID-19
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
2020 NC 4-H Program Calendar Is Available!
The 2020 State 4-H Program Calendar is now available. Click “4-H Calendar” on the sidebar menu. You will be …
New 4-H Cooking Club
Are you interested in learning more about food preparation, cooking, food safety, and nutrition? Come join us in a 4-H Cooking …
4-H Beekeeping Club Interest Meeting
4-H Beekeeping Club Interest Meeting Date: November 9, 2019 Place: Mitchell County Senior Center 152 Ledger School …
“The 4-H Can Help the Honey Bee to Survive”
The Honey Bee is the world’s most important pollinator of food crops. Did you know that one out of …
Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium March 16, 2018, 9:00-4:30 Nature Research Center, North Carolina Museum of …
Fun With Muscadines for the Whole Family
I hope that these recent weeks have found you enjoying the brimming bounty, the juicy delight, the healthful wonder …
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 …
Horticulture Science Summer Institute
Please pass on to young people who might be interested as well as teachers and parents. Horticultural Science Summer Institute, July 6-11, 2014 High …
On-Line Newsletter From Hort Science
The NCSU Department of Horticultural Science has launched a quarterly on-line Newsletter Subscribe to see great horticulture images, learn about faculty and …
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