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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.
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Digital Skills Needed in 92% of Jobs
The National Skills Coalition and the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta released a research report indicating that 92% of …
FCC Broadband Map Challenge Sessions
Kenneth Sherin, Broadband Access and Education Coordinator, will hold a session to help answer questions about submitting challenges to the FCC …
Farm Structures and the FCC Broadband Map
Farmers/producers have the opportunity to impact broadband coverage in rural NC far into the future. It is no secret …
Take Action by January 13, 2023: Check Your FCC Broadband Map Data
North Carolina residents have a chance of a lifetime. Your action or inaction will impact generations after you. It …
Connecting About Connection (Broadband)
Kenny Sherin will be “chewing the fat” about broadband during some informal Zoom sessions in the coming weeks. This …
Closing the Digital Divide Is Important to Teens
The National 4-H Organization has released findings the have made about the importance of teens having internet connectivity. READ …
Multiple Paths to Solve Rural Broadband Access
Ray Zeisz, Senior Director of Technology Infrastructure Lab at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University …
Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …
Presence of Digital Skills Among Teens Impacts Confidence
The National 4-H Council released a report from a study they conducted recently on the impact of broadband access …
Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
Work as usual? Probably not. This is a whole new time and we are all working toward a new …
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
This is a compilation of resources for parents to help with transitions related to the coronavirus pandemic. You will …
Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
Opportunities in Alternative Livestock: A Peek Into Alpacas at Cherry Run, LLC
Farming in North Carolina involves more than our important fruits, vegetables, and common livestock. Ken and Lori Cherry, participating …
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- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Shooting Sports Program
- Poultry 4-H & Youth
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Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development
“Se hacen puentes al andar”: Un Recurso para los Padres y Tutores de Jóvenes LGBTQ+
“Se hacen puentes al andar” es sobre resaltar la importancia de sentirse parte de la …
10/31/23
“Se hacen puentes al andar”: A Resource for Parents & Caregivers of Latino LGBTQ+ Youth
“Se hacen puentes al andar” is about highlighting the power of family belonging and the …
10/31/23
Connecting to Early Childhood Partners in Your Community
This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …
10/24/23
Introducing Children to Insects in Childcare Center Gardens
This factsheet is a guide to introducing children to common garden insects in an early …
Snacking and Cooking with Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
10/10/23
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …