4-H youth
There’s No Stopping Rachel Brown
Throughout her time at NC State, recent graduate Brown has been contributed eagerly and often to the college community and to the growth of school students. Not even the COVID-19 pandemic could slow her momentum.
4-H Summer Camps Open Doors for Youth
Read about legacy camper Taqqee Richardson and his experiences at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H camp.
$2 million grant will allow 4-H to support more Hispanic youth
National 4-H Council has received a three-year, $2 million grant from the New York Life Foundation to empower more Hispanic youth to succeed in high school, graduate on time and pursue a college education. The funds will support the successful Juntos 4-H program developed by N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Proud Heritage
N.C. Cooperative Extension celebrates its centennial birthday.
Dalton Proctor, former State 4-H Leader, National 4-H Hall of Fame member, has died
Active in 4-H from childhood, Proctor held several leadership positions in the organization, culminating in his tenure as State Program Leader from 1984 until his retirement in 1995.
National 4-H Salute to Excellence names Micki Earp Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer
Earp of Taylorsville has been a North Carolina 4-H volunteer for nearly 40 years.
4-H scholarship endowment created by Wilson couple
The endowment will be used to provide scholarships for Wilson County 4-H’ers enrolled in an agriculture, business or health sciences undergraduate or two-year curriculum in any school in the UNC system or N.C. Community College system -- including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and its Agricultural Institute.
Horse Bowl trots into N.C. State University
North Carolina State University is hosting the 2014 State 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest on Sat., March 1, in SAS Hall on the university’s campus. Coordinated by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service’s 4-H Horse Program, the annual event invites youth from across the state to test their knowledge of all things horse.
College Profile: Amy McLean
CALS equine specialist Dr. Amy McLean plays a key role in an international initiative to improve the health, welfare and productivity of working equids.
Come to the Fair!
A showcase of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences programs is on display at the 2013 North Carolina State Fair. Among other attractions, CALS is a prominent part of the fair’s Agriculture Today exhibit, with a focus on accessibility in agriculture.