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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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Homegrown and handmade contest on a quilt background

2023 Fall Contest

Homegrown and Handmade Did you create, bake, grow, or preserve something extraordinary this year? Show it off at our Homegrown …

4-H Egg-Cellent Egg Contest

4-H Egg-Cellent Egg Contest

The 4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest is a fun competition for 4‐H members who have a flock of chickens that …

2023 District 4-H Horse Show

2023 District 4-H Horse Shows

The East Region 4-H Qualifying Horse Show was held April 29-30, 2023 at the Senator Bob Martin Ag Center …

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Currituck County Summer Fun 2023

Summer Fun 2023 is open for registration! We have a wide variety of programs and activities scheduled and will be …

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4-H Cloverbuds: Gardening & Herbs

Currituck County 4-H is hosting a plant science workshop for Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-7). Youth will learn the basics …

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4-H: Presentations, Pumpkins & Photography

4-H: Presentations, Pumpkins and Photography Check out these upcoming programs and activities for youth 5-18. Presentations: The Currituck County 4-H Public Speaking …

Beekeeping Basics for Junior March 31 April 11 April 14 May 5

Beekeeping Basics for Juniors

Have you ever wanted to learn about beekeeping? Well, here is a great opportunity to do just that. This …

Cloverbuds Adventure Camp

Cloverbuds Adventure Camp

Currituck County 4-H is hosting a one day Cloverbud Adventure Camp for youth ages 5-7 years old. Youth will …

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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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Vermicomposting Leader's Guide - School Enrichment Curriculum by NC 4-H and NC State Extension. The …

Poultry Litter Amendments

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Designing Your School Garden: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

This publication is a resource to aid educators in creating school gardens for elementary schools. …

7/31/25

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 …

7/23/25

Integrating Social Impact Storytelling in Youth Programs

This publication discusses strategies and resources for adding social impact storytelling to youth-centered programs.

6/2/25

Vermicomposting: A School Enrichment Curriculum

This publication offers 6 lessons for a school curriculum on the importance of vermicomposting, setting …

5/15/25

Nutrition of Newborn Kids: Colostrum and Bottle-Feeding

Colostrum is the first thick yellowish milk produced by the doe after giving birth. Colostrum …

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