Wednesday, September 18, 2019

4-H News

September 2019
Extraordinary Extension
NC 4-H Congress
The North Carolina 4-H Congress Youth and Donor Brunch was Monday, July 22. At the event, youth connected with the donors who make scholarships, engagement events, and conference attendance possible. There was over 60 4-H youth scholarship recipients, 21 youth were 4-H Portfolio winners, and 23 youth were National Trip recipients. Attendees also gave gratitude to this year's Acorn Award recipients, Vance Dalton, and Carroll Moseley.

NC State Extension
In the News
Family Bonding through EYFP

Empowering Youth and Families Program in Wilmington kick-started in the Spring 2019.

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Martha Mobley: Women in Ag.

Franklin County's Martha Mobley is an agriculture advocate in her local community and across North Carolina

North Carolina 4-H
4-H on LinkedIn
Whether it has been days, weeks, months or years, reconnect with 4-H on the official 4-H LinkedIn Group. Find out what is happening around the country by joining today.
In the News
Cedar Springs Teen and his
4-H Success

Carter Gordon learned skills through his 4-H participation that will lead him to continued future successes.

NC 4-H'ers Bring Home 2nd

NC 4-H Shooting Sports team takes 2nd place at the 2019 National Championships on June 23-28, 2019.


Yadkin County 4-H'ers at Electric Congress
4-H Youth from across the state gathered at Western Carolina University on July 9-12 for Electric Congress. Attendees participated in educational workshops, connected with representatives from electric companies from around NC, learned about STEM careers, and engaged with other youth participants.

Thank you to Duke Energy and Dominion Energy for you support to Electric

Resources
Natural Disaster Preparedness
As the weather continues to change, we urge residents to take precautions early on to prepare, in the event of a weather-related disaster. Dr. Sarah Kirby and Wilma Hammett have laid out some necessary steps to help residents take action early.

Healthy Living Activity Guide
Are you looking for ways to switch up your summer routine? Check out the National 4-H Healthy Living Guide for ways to engage the whole family in fun activities.

Summer 2019 Extension Master Newsletters
Eastern: Sandhills
& Coastal Plains
Central: Piedmont
Western: Mountains &
Foothills
Check it Out!
Google Form » Nominate a 4-H or Extension Professional for their exceptional work!

Homegrown » NC State Extension's "Homegrown" gives you solutions for the garden, kitchen and the farm. Check out this recipe!

Find Local » NC goods and products can be found on the Got to be NC Agriculture website. Find a market or producer near you!
EVENTS | View Calendar
SEPT
19


Upper Coastal Plains Research Station
OCT
6
National 4-H Week



October 6 - 12
OCT
17
Come see us at the
NC State Fair


Oct 17 - Oct 27
OCT
28
PSI Listening Sessions
NOV
22
SE District Listening Session

Wayne County Extension Office
DEC
11
SC District Listening Session

Union County Extension Office
DEC
12
NC & NE District Listening Sessions
(NC) Chatham County Extension Office, (NE) Nash County Extension Office
DEC
13
West District


Nash County Extension Office
If you are interested in finding out more information
about the Listening Session, please click here.
March 25, 2020 - NC State Second Annual Day of Giving
Last year, NC State University raised $13,535,396.81 during the first annual Day of Giving. On March 25, 2020, the University will celebrate the second annual Day of Giving. Join in on the celebration.

NC State Extension and 4-H are in every county in North Carolina. Extension's statewide network of centers positions ideal support to the rural communities in North Carolina.

Your support through the NC State Day of Giving to programs like Extension and 4-H continues to build a legacy that has a strong history.

Interested in supporting NC State Extension?

If you are interested in supporting NC State Extension, click the "Give Now"
button.

Contact Sterling Frierson at sjfriers@ncsu.edu or by phone at 919-515-2801 with questions on giving.

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