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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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Big Winners With Big Tomatoes!

The winners of this year’s “Biggest Tomato Contest” were Tom Orr and Abel Britton. The contest was very close …

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Learning American Culture!

North Carolina 4-H offers opportunities for members and their families to become part of a growing tradition that includes leadership, cultural …

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    Career Exploration for Teens

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    Suggestions for supporting career exploration by elementary school aged children.

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    A Summary of the National 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway Initiative

    This publication summarizes an evaluation of the 4-H Science: Building a 4-H STEM Career Pathway …

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    This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …

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    Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens

    This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …

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