Join the Citizen Science Project:Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025Friday and Saturday August 22 & 23, 2025For more information follow the linkGreat Southeast Pollinat … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The Central Region 4-H Shooting Sports competition was held on Saturday, August 16th at Millstone 4-H Center and John F Lentz Hunted Education Complex in Ellerbe, NC. The Back … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Have you taken some great photos this year? Show off your photography skills in the 2025 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest!Open to youth ages 5+, must be a 4-H member to … Continue Reading| Buncombe County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Homeschool families in Buncombe County are invited to participate in this three week, hands-on, educational program where youth will learn about poultry life cycles – fr … Continue Reading| Buncombe County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
With the start of school, many households are faced with planning lunches for the school day. Our young ones are at a higher risk of food borne illnesses and besides making su … Continue Reading| Buncombe County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
What makes a medal-winning presentation? The answer to this question lies with three of our 4-H’ers: Amiya Smith, Jayda Walton, and Ja’Nyiah Harvey. Last week, these young ladies traveled to the North Carolina 4-H Congress in Raleigh to showcase their excellence. The opening presentations began early at Enloe Magnet High School, with our girls competing in the ...| bertie.ces.ncsu.edu
During the week of July 14, Durham County 4-H youth participated in our annual Farm to Fork Camp, an immersive experience designed to connect young people with the food system—from soil to supper. Led by Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Cheralyn Berry, campers explored how fresh, local produce and meat make their way from nearby ...| durham.ces.ncsu.edu
For the past two months, 4-H members from Orange and Durham have been working with a set of six jersey calves in preparation for the Central Carolina District Dairy Show in Raleigh, North Carolina. Youth began working with their calves on June 10th and met twice each week, apart for a couple times due to ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
During the months of June -August, Durham 4-H has been busy with fun summer camps and activities that allowed youth to make new friends and learn new skills.In our CloverBud C … Continue Reading| Durham County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
In July, the Pura Vida Horse Club participated in the North Carolina 4-H Horse Show!! This event brings talented youth with experience in horse riding and Husbandry together t … Continue Reading| Durham County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Twelve youth from Buncombe and Henderson Counties competed in the 2025 North Carolina 4-H State Livestock Competitions at NC State University, July 31- August 2nd. These youth … Continue Reading| Buncombe County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The Clay County 4-H Program served up another fun and flavorful experience—this time with homemade ice cream and cake pops! To beat the summer heat and build some kitchen skills, potential members of the 4-H Cooking Club gathered for a hands-on culinary adventure. Participants learned just how much effort goes into churning ice cream the ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
Join us for “Me and My Mini”, a fun and creative workshop series designed for adults and their favorite young sidekicks—whether that’s a parent and child, grandparent and grandkid, aunt or uncle with their niece or nephew, or even close family friends! This three-part series includes hands-on experiences in candle making, bread baking, and bow ...| hyde.ces.ncsu.edu
As summer comes to an end and school starts back at the end of this month, join Buncombe County 4-H for our last few summer fun workshops in August!Canning CampLearn how to ta … Continue Reading| Buncombe County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The 31st annual NC Mountain State Fair is September 5th-14th, 2025. This event brings fun for the whole family, with rides, food, games, shows and more! But did you know that … Continue Reading| Buncombe County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
What does a child exhibiting a steer at the Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show have to do with a pond owner asking for assistance to control weeds in their pond? What does a restaurant manager learning food safety skills at a Safe Plates course have to do with a new landowner seeking advice ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
The 2025 NC Mountain State Fair Catalog is now available! Both General Exhibits and Livestock Exhibits are posted on the wncagcenter.org website and ready for your entries. D … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Spring is in the air, and eggs are in the incubators! All seven 2nd-grade classes at Hayesville Primary School recently participated in the 4-H Embryology School Enrichment Pr … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Summer is here! Days are hot and long, the nectar flow is slowing down and just about done in some parts of NC, and thus the bees are getting a little more defensive. Make sure to have a smoker lit and the necessary protective gear ready before starting your inspections. Honey supers are hopefully filling up ...| pollinators.ces.ncsu.edu
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat? North Carolina farmers harvest over 1 billion pounds of wheat each year. If you would like to make pizza at home using North Carolina grown wheat, we have an easy recipe for you! NC State Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Andrea Sherrill, demonstrates ...| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat?North Carolina farmers grow the type of wheat that is best for baking cookies. If you would like to make homem … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Durham County Cooperative Extension recently welcomed community members, partners, and local leaders to its annual Report to the Communitya signature event that highlights the … Continue Reading| Durham County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Looking for adventure, hands-on learning, and unforgettable fun this summer? The Hyde County 4-H Summer Fun Program is back and packed with awesome camps for youth of all ages and interests! Whether your child loves cooking, kayaking, crafting, science, or simply being outdoors—there’s something for everyone. Why Choose 4-H Summer Camps? Affordable programs starting as low ...| hyde.ces.ncsu.edu
Hello All!We are thrilled to announce that signups for our Hyde County Shooting Sports team is officially open for all youth ages 12-18 years old! Please follow the steps belo … Continue Reading| Hyde County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
School gardens play a vital role in supporting farm to school initiatives. Join us for our School Garden Online course, where we share stories from communities across the stat … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Aiden Davis has officially punched his ticket to compete in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in archery, set to occur in Grand Island, Nebraska from June 22-27, 2025. Annually, the 4-H Shooting Sports program imparts essential knowledge on the safe and responsible use of firearms to nearly 500,000 young people. Competing in this ...| hyde.ces.ncsu.edu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a two year, $219,458 grant to North Carolina Extension/North Carolina State University and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) to expand our online farm to school course into a Farm to School Collaborative Training Initiative (NCF2SCTI). In spite of added stress brought ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
Farm to School Month is underway! Every October, partners from across the country come together to celebrate and highlight the wonders of farm to school. It is a beautiful tim … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Imagine kids giggling in the garden while tickling a worm or excitedly sharing the discovery of a carrot ready to harvest. These and many more stories unfold within NC State E … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
Join the state of North Carolina in celebrating Farm to School and Early Care and Education Month by crunching into a locally grown fruit or vegetable on Wednesday, October 18 … Continue Reading| Farm to School News - NC State Extension
The new school year has officially begun for many students across North Carolina. While we are excited to see the impacts of Farm to School during the school year, we want to appreciate and highlight the significant impacts of Farm to School during the summer months. Farm to School goes beyond activities performed and meals served ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
With spring just around the corner, its a great time to plan and think about your school garden design. Whether starting a new garden or expanding an existing one, involving s … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Buying local foods is an excellent way to engage with your community, forge new connections, and encourage healthy eating habits. Have you ever visited a farmers market and be … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Farm field trips are a fantastic way to promote hands-on learning with students and local growers. Students venture out of the classroom, interact with nature, and have first- … Continue Reading| Local Food News - NC State Extension
Hello All, Stay up-to-date on the latest news from Hyde County 4-H!!! We will be publishing a brief, quarterly newsletter to keep everyone “In The Loop” of forthcoming 4-H activities and events. There are always more ways to participate in Hyde County 4-H, so please peruse our updated Hyde County 4-H section of this website! SUBSCRIBE TO ...| hyde.ces.ncsu.edu
Showcase your handmade goods and celebrate the spirit of community craftsmanship!Our Craft Expo is open to ages 3 to 93+. There is no entry fee. Register ONLINE or in person a … Continue Reading| Hyde County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Hyde County Extension is selling wreaths this year to benefit Extension programming.These wreaths are grown and made on a North Carolina Christmas tree farm in Alleghany Count … Continue Reading| Hyde County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Hyde County 4-H is excited to be offering a fun slate of 4-H Summer Fun programs for everyone to enjoy this year!!! Come join us and create memories that will last a lifetime! … Continue Reading| Hyde County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
February 16, 2023, thru February 23, 2023Join this Discover Garden Tours exclusive tour as we leave the typical tourist route to visitsome of the most exclusive areas of this … Continue Reading| Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures News - NC State Extension
The OrchidBotanical Garden in La Garita, Costa Rica celebratesthe flora and fauna of the tropical dry forest with a focus on orchids. Experience the tropical trails, a variety … Continue Reading| Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures News - NC State Extension
The Green Ark, located west of San Jose in Santa Barbara de Heredia, Costa Rica, is a foundation that educates and shares knowledge of plant use.Join our next Travel Study Adv … Continue Reading| Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures News - NC State Extension
CATIE, translatedas “The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center“, is an international institute for agricultural development and biological con … Continue Reading| Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures News - NC State Extension
Lankester Botanical Garden –one of the most active and important botanical institutions in the Neotropics. Collections include Bromeliads, Cactus, Ferns, Forest, Helicon … Continue Reading| Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures News - NC State Extension
Male Red-legged-honeycreeper by Susan Maher This is someone’s lucky day!! The January trip to Costa Rica was sold out, but we just had a cancellation so a double room has opened up! If you wanted to sign up, but missed the deadline you have a second chance! Register now! 2024 Travel Study Adventure Costa Rica $3,550 January 22 – 29, 2024 Visit Extension Gardener ...| exploretheworld.ces.ncsu.edu
This Week in Farm to School Farm to school connects local agriculture, schools, and partners to benefit students, educators, farmers, families, and communities. Farm to School Newsletters are sent out weekly on Thursdays via Google Groups. If you would like to be on our email list and receive weekly newsletters, please email info@farmtoschoolcoalitionnc.org or click on subscribe. Thank ...| farmtoschool.ces.ncsu.edu
Join us for a week of exploring agriculture and life sciences at NC State! The Howling with CALS Camp is a 5-day residential camp (June 9 -13, 2024) for a small group of risin … Continue Reading| Grow For It News - NC State Extension
Calling all creative writers who love honey bees! Enrolled North Carolina 4-H youth are invited to research and write an essay for the state 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. The 2024 essay topic is, “Varietal Honeys.” For this essay, a 4-H student should answer these questions: What makes a varietal honey? What are some unique varietals? How ...| growforit.ces.ncsu.edu
The NC State Extension director leads the State Advisory Council (SAC) and functions on behalf of NC State Extension to advocate with government and community leaders, to mark … Continue Reading| Advisory Leadership System News - NC State Extension
Volunteers have always been the key to success for Cooperative Extension. From its inception more than 100 years ago, citizens have been involved to help set priorities for re … Continue Reading| Advisory Leadership System News - NC State Extension