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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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2021 Horticultural Science Summer Institute

Horticultural Science Summer Institute, June 21-24, 2021 Join NC State University’s Department of Horticultural Science for an exploration of horticulture …

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Buncombe County: 2021 4-H Presentations

Registration for our 2021 Buncombe County’s 4-H Presentation Day is now available. This year’s competition will take place VIRTUALLY …

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North Carolina Youth Institute

Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …

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Diagram of swine body parts.

Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (7-8 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 7-8.

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This publication offers information on youth showmanship of swine.

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Diagram of swine body parts.

Swine Exhibitor's Project Guide (5-6 Years of Age)

This factsheet offers information on showing swine for youth aged 5-6.

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Teaching From the Garden: Creating Transformative Learning Landscapes at Schools

This publication discusses learning opportunities and suggestions for planning, designing, and implementing school gardens.

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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens

This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …

7/14/21 — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens

Home Composting with Earthworms

Earthworms can turn food scraps into a soil amendment called vermicompost — worm castings — …

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What CAN Be Composted?

List of items that can and cannot be composted at home.

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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens

This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …

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