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North Carolina 4-H

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Apr 28, 2020

Longtime 4-H Friend and Author Wins Again

Longtime 4-H friend and supporter James W. Clark Jr. was recently named winner of the North Carolina Humanities Council’s prestigious John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities. 

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Aug 15, 2018

Local NBA Star Sends Seven Kids to N.C. 4-H Camp

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard and Bertie County, North Carolina, native Kent Bazemore recently treated seven first-time summer campers to the N.C. 4-H camp that helped shape his own childhood experiences. 

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Aug 3, 2018

Call for Support – Help Send a Kid to 4-H Camp

Join the North Carolina 4-H Camping program for a night of fun, food and bluegrass at the second annual Pickin' in the Pines bluegrass and BBQ benefit concert in Ellerbe, North Carolina. 

Representatives of North Carolina 4-H, North Carolina FFA and the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina gather for a check presentation ceremony.

Nov 22, 2017

‘Pull for Youth’ Events Raise $100k for 4-H, FFA

Through several “Pull for Youth” sporting clays events held across the state, the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina raised $103,000 for North Carolina 4-H and North Carolina FFA. 

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Aug 23, 2017

4-H’ers Cook It Up

Before you fire up your grill this tailgate season, check out our video to hear from the young chefs who grilled everything from pork kebabs to beef sliders during the North Carolina 4-H Congress outdoor cookery competition. 

Jun 19, 2014

North Carolina 4-H Congress delegates come to Raleigh on Saturday

State 4-H Congress will be in Raleigh June 21-24, attracting 541 youth and their adult leaders for activities including presentations on a variety of subjects, leadership and citizenship training, service opportunities, officer elections and more. At State 4-H Congress, youth will choose between traditional 4-H Congress activities and two learning tracks on citizenship and leadership. 

Apr 29, 2014

Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center celebrates 50 years, looks ahead to the next 50

Fifty years to the day after the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center was dedicated, the center is throwing a party, and all are invited to attend. The celebration and open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 17 at the center, which is located in Reidsville, N.C. 

Feb 27, 2014

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. 

Apr 5, 2012

4-H to honor Larry Wooten, Francis Pressly and Dr. Mike Davis at Lifetime Achievement Awards event

The North Carolina 4-H Lifetime Achievement Awards celebration will be held Wednesday, April 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education in Raleigh, N.C. The annual fundraising event will honor the lifetime achievements of former 4-H members, families and supporters. Media are invited to attend. 

Mar 3, 2011

4-H camps offer unique experience at exceptional value

Searching for an affordable, one-of-a-kind experience for your children this summer? Look no further than North Carolina 4-H camps. At five 4-H camps and centers spread out across the state,…