Jobs Available!

 

We are in need of summer staff. Available positions include aquatics instructors (Lifeguards), horseback riding instructors, male counselors, and adventure/trekker counselors (A/T counselors also become lifeguard certified). 

Staff training starts in early June (actual start date varies on position) and the last day with campers is August 4th. First year staff start out at $300 weekly. Meals are covered from Sunday dinner to Friday lunch, room and board are provided during the summer. 

 

Below is the link to our summer application. We use one application for all positions. Attached is our employment flyer. Please share this opportunity with everyone you know. 

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/178819

Saying Goodbye and Hello

   I am struggling writing this message to our 4-H family.  One of our own is leaving us this week.  Wendy Maynor, our 4-H Program Associate for more than 10 years is moving on to greener pastures.  Her last day with 4-H will be Tuesday, February 28.  She has been instrumental in leading our 4-H club and county programs and has been a positive light for our youth and volunteers, not to mention a great coworker, teammate, and friend to me.  I am sure that you will all want to wish her well on her new journey and thank her for all that she has given to our 4-H program.  I have no doubt she will take what she has gained from 4-H with her to her new position and thrive.

    That being said...on Wednesday, March 1 we will welcome our new Family and Consumer Science Agent, Wendy Maynor, to our Extension team!  We are so excited that Wendy is being promoted to this role.  She will continue to partner with 4-H in her new position (hello 4-H Jr. Chef Day Camp) and be responsible for programming health and nutrition, local foods, and food preservation education.  Not to mention some other fun things that will come up along the way.  So keep your eyes open for that.  We have no doubt she will do great and tasty things in this new role as she tried to get our residents to eat a little healthier and move a little more. 

  If you would like to send Wendy a word of Thanks, Congratulations, or other salutations please reach out to her at wendy_maynor@ncsu.edu.  I know she will be glad to hear from you.  Congratulations Wendy!  Thank you for all that you have done for the youth of Robeson County over the last decade.  Can't wait to work with you in your new role.   

  

  

Youth Livestock Judging

 

Wednesday, March 29th at 1PM for the youth livestock judging contest. Individuals and teams are invited to compete.

Farm Families

 

Do you live on a farm or ranch?  Then this information is for you.

 Researchers at the National Farm Medicine Center and The Ohio State University are looking for farmers and ranchers who are raising children 0 to 18 to participate in an online survey. The survey asks about your families’ experiences of taking care of children (age 0 to 18) while also working on and off the farm/ranch. The survey is open to part time and full time farmers, ranchers, and their partners operating in rural, urban, or suburban areas. Participants have the option to enter a raffle for one of fifty $50 checks.

To fill out the 15 to 20 minute survey, visit this link: https://redcap.link/Survey1_FarmersRaisingChildren

For questions or to request a paper survey, contact Florence Becot at 715-389-9379 or becot.florence@marshfieldresearch.org

Govenor's Page Program

Please see the following information about the Governor's Page Program.  This is geared towards juniors and seniors in High School.

Hello, 

My name is Erinn and I am the coordinator of the Governor’s Page Program. I wanted to share that the 2023 program year application is now open! The Governor’s Page Program offers students an in-depth view of state government. During the week, Pages will be onsite in the Governor’s Office and will also tour government buildings and historic sites including the Legislative Building, the State Capitol, the Executive Mansion, and the North Carolina Museum of History. In addition, pages will have the opportunity to develop a policy proposal with policy officials from various state government departments. You can find more information on our website here: https://governor.nc.gov/governors-page-program, or on the attached flyer.

Please share the information with any students who you think would be interested. We are looking for students who are willing to learn and think creatively. There is no gpa requirement so any students may apply in their junior and senior year. Attached is the flier for the program, a flier for a specialized week tailored to Black student leaders, and a flier for a specialized week tailored to LatinX/Hispanic student leaders.

Thank you for your time.

Best,

 

 

Erinn Foote

Governor’s Page Coordinator

919-814-2069

SE District 4-H Teen Retreat

 

Hot off the press here is the information for our District Teen Retreat.  This is open to our 4-H members (active in the 4-H Online system) ages 13-18 (4-H Age).   The event will take place March 17-18 at the Trinity Center, in Salter Path, NC.  You will get to explore the beautiful coast line, take part in workshops, conduct business, and just have some fun with friends from around the district.

 The cost of the event is $95 and includes lodging, workshops, meals, and a T-shirt.  Thanks to our United Way Funds we are offering this opportunity at $50 per person and we will be providing transportation meals to and from the event.  Please note you will need to provide your own bed linens, towels, etc.  Deadline to register and pay is February 28th.

To register and pay:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/se-district-4-h-teen-retreat-robeson-county-tickets-547766463237

For questions please contact our 4-H staff at (910) 671-3276

Educational Grant Opportunity

 

Running Strong for American Indian youth is proud to announce that we have $25,000 dedicated to supporting Native artists.

 

In 2021 Running  Strong for American Indian youth launched Dreamstarter Creative to support Native Artists. Artists are cultural protectors, tradition keepers, and valuable contributors to the contemporary American art world as they connect Native traditions with an ever changing and challenging world. Running Strong is proud to support Native creators who describe and celebrate Indigenous cultures in their work, in whatever form that may be.  We encourage any artists, from any medium to apply for a grant of up to $2,500 to help support their craft, and further their art education. We will select 10 Native creators from our applicants to award $2,500 each. Grant funds may be used for supplies, materials, workshops and seminars, professional development and/or stipends for cultural bearers that you’d like to consult with. All applications are due by April 4^th, 2023 11:59 EST. Selected applicants will be notified on April 18^th, 2023.

 

During your grant year as you expand your knowledge and your craft you will complete 3-5 pieces of work that reflect this year’s theme. This year’s theme will focus on Native communities and their interactions with changing landscapes, from traditional lands to urban landscapes. A complete list of prompts is located on our website.  

 

Please share and forward this information to anyone you know that loves to create!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

For more information or to apply please visit our website at:

https://indianyouth.org/dreamstartercreative/apply/

If you have any questions feel free to email dreamstarter@indianyouth.org

Horticulture Science Institute

 

High school students are invited to spend a week at NC State University climbing trees, grafting tomatoes, snacking on raspberries, discovering new genes and so much more. The Horticultural Science Summer Institute is a residential, hands-on, pre-college program designed to engage youth into the many career opportunities within horticulture. Students will dig into workshops led by faculty, staff and students on topics ranging from breeding better vegetables, propagating ornamental shrubs, lengthening the life of cut flowers, learning sustainable production and design practices and delving into practical tools that enhance our understanding of plant processes. Students will visit unique and innovative North Carolina farms, nurseries, greenhouses and gardens. 

Youth will also explore college-making decisions and leadership development, enjoy evening entertainment and team-building activities, live in a campus residence hall with campus dining. The camp provides a close-knit forum for high school students across the state (and country) to gather together and broaden their interest and knowledge about horticulture. Any high school student with a career or hobby interest within the field of agriculture and horticulture are encouraged to apply to the summer institute. 

The cost for the week is $650 and includes on-campus lodging in the dorms, all meals, field trips, workshop materials, and a t-shirt. There may be some scholarships for 4-H youth, underserved youth and participants with financial need, or payment plans can be arranged. Applications are due April 1st and application acceptances will be made by April 15th.. Please contact Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7346 | 919.886.3424 with any questions or comments. See flier for wide distribution!

• Automatic scholarships for every accepted 4-H’er brings the cost to $550.

2023 North Carolina Youth Institute

 

All high school youth are invited to join us for the 2023 North Carolina Youth Institute, a program that provides a platform for youth to research and give recommendations to solve key global challenges that range from food insecurity, access to potable water, poverty, human rights, engineering issues, and more. The NCYI is hosted by NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and is a part of the Global Youth Institute and the World Food Prize. This year’s program will offered both as an in-person program on campus or virtually on April 1st. Registration and paper submission are due March 13th (Registration will open soon). 

Interested? Here are the steps to get started: 

Step 1: Find a mentor: identify a mentor locally that really believes in you. This could be a teacher at your school, a 4-H club leader, a coach, FFA advisor, or a parent. They will help keep you on track and motivated to complete the paper. 

Step 2:  Research and write your paper: to get started on your paper use this guide to: 

Choose a country (besides your own) 

Research a typical family 

Choose a topic 

Analyze the impact: How does your topic impact food security? 

Solutions & recommendations: finding ideas for solutions can be tough. Start by researching what already exists. 

Now write and format your paper! 

Step 3: Register and submit your paper: you and your teacher/mentor register and submit your paper online by March 13, 2023 

Step 4: Attend the North Carolina Youth Institute: on April 14, 2023 be part of an amazing in-person experience at North Carolina State University and become a Borlaug Scholar. 

If you have any questions or to learn more about the process of this program, contact the North Carolina Youth Institute State Coordinator, Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu or (919) 886-3424.

Read more at: https://growforit.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/10/be-a-hunger-hero-north-carolina-youth-institute/

Youth Livestock Training for Agents and Volunteers

 

North Carolina Youth Livestock Agent and Volunteer Training Exciting Opportunity for Agents & Volunteers to come and learn more about the Youth Livestock Program. 

When: March 14-15, 2023 

Where: E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh 

Who: This event is designed for volunteers and agents that want to enhance their knowledge and skills related to the livestock program. Topics will include training teams, skillathon, and quiz bowl, livestock judging 101, understanding livestock shows, update on NC State Fair livestock events, and preparing an animal for a show. 

Registration Information Agenda Questions Contact: Brent Jennings 919-515-4467

Read more at: https://youthlivestock.ces.ncsu.edu/2023/02/agent-volunteer-livestock-training/

NCSU Poultry Science Institute

 

Summer will be here before we know it! High school students, get ready for Poultry Summer Science Institute (PSSI). This event will be held June 18-22, 2023.  This is a 5-day, 4-night immersion experience in poultry science that covers everything from embryology to immunology. Applications are due by February 28, 2023. Please visit our main PSSI page for all the information and to apply online: https://poultry4hyouth.ces.ncsu.edu/poultry-science-summer-institute/

Your Table Your Food Series

    

Interested in producing and preserving your own food? Rising food costs and supply chain issues created a growing desire for individuals to learn to be more self-reliant. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, will be offering a “Your Table, Your Food” Workshop series on a wide array of topics for individuals wanting to learn the basics of fruit, vegetable, meat, and egg production. 

    Whether attempting to grow it yourself or purchasing direct from our local farmers, knowing the basics of safe food production, handling, and preservation can help you get started on the right path to meeting your needs. Check out our upcoming workshops offered by our local Extension Agents. These workshops would even be great to get the whole family involved. Mark your calendars and let’s dig in together! 

February 16         Starting Vegetable Seed 

March 09             Raising Backyard Chickens 

March 16             Sustainable Vegetable Gardening 

April 11&13          Family Jam Sessions 

April 20                Seed Saving 

May 02                 Pesticides 101 

May 12                 Poultry Procession 

May 18                 Composing 

Fridays 9:30 a.m. Diggin In With Extension (FacebookLive)   

Additional dates and events will be added. Check for new and upcoming events and get registration info for workshops in this series and more by visiting our website, by going to our events schedule or by following us on Facebook.