Robeson County 4-H

  Good morning folks.  We have received these scholarship opportunities for High School Seniors planning to pursue a degree in agriculture or a related field.   One scholarship is open to anyone planning to purse a degree in agriculture or a related field however an educator (teacher, 4-H Agent, etc.) would need to nominate you if you are interested.   The second opportunity is for anyone who has family working at a Mountaire plant and is designed to send another generation to college.  Please read both opportunities carefully and if you qualify and need some assistance apply let Jade McNeill or myself know and we will be happy to assist you.     Do you know of any high school seniors planning to attend college in agriculture, the trades, or related fields?   Check out the Mountaire Scholarship Program:    Scholarships | Mountaire Farms  Mountaire Community Scholarship   The application deadline is  Dec...

    Check out the Showcase:   Visit the 4-H AI in Agriculture Showcase to see the amazing projects submitted by your 4-H peers. We had two finalists from North Carolina!   https://events.projectboard. world/4HAIinAg      Winner Announcement:   We’ll announce the winners by  Wednesday at 5:00 PM (12/10)   Stay tuned!  Our Spring 4-H AI in your Community Challenge showcase is here.  https://events.projectboard. world/4HAI   What’s Next? The Presidential AI Challenge   Consider entering the  Presidential AI Challenge . Youth create solutions to everyday problems using AI tools. There are  two tracks  you can choose from, and winners could earn  $10,000 !  https://www.ai.gov/ initiatives/presidential- challenge Deadline:  January 20, 2026  Register on the Presidential AI Challenge page  to gain access to office hours and support.  https://orise.orau.gov...

    THE ELF HUNT IS ON!!! FIND THE GREEN ELF!!! How-To Play!  Find the  GREEN ELF  somewhere on our website, a new elf each day this week. Play by texting us on Facebook or Instagram the URL you found  GREEN ELF  on! The  Green Elf  won’t show up till the same day it is eligible to find. The winner will be announced the next morning and gets to pick a prize from our prize bin. See the prizes below!   6 chances to win throughout this week!! Send us all 5 URLs by next week for the grand surprise! Prize Bin:  A Place to Grow Plush toy + garden book, Suck-a-Bug activity Classroom Set, Weather garden book, or a JMG T-shirt Monday-Friday's Winners:  Will be announced the next morning on socials and website! Search for Green Elf Here!  

  National 4-H Animal Science Career Night, sponsored by the NAE4-HYDP Animal Science Working Group December 18, 2025 7–8pm EST / 6–7pm CST FREE for youth in grades 7–13 (ages 12–19) Join us for an exciting evening with two incredible guest speakers from the animal science industry! Hear real-world career insights, ask questions, and explore future pathways in animal science. Featured Speakers: Mr. Jack Ward  – Executive Vice President, American Hereford Association Mr. Sam Cohen  – Zoological Supervisor, Busch Gardens (Tampa, FL) Register by December 17, 2025 at 11:59pm EST Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up or visit  https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics. com/.../SV_6Jt5H9mJnKy8En4 Questions? Contact:  mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu

  It is that time of year again to nominate a deserving volunteer for the Robeson County 4-H Volunteer of the Year.  Nominees must be a volunteer for at least one year and can not have won this award in the past.   Nominations are due by December 1, 2025 and will be submitted via a Google Form to the 4-H office.  Please see below for more details. Obtain the nomination form:  Access the official nomination form at,  https://forms.gle/PJdoSbD1xgvBnAtE8 or you can find the link on our 4-H App under Programs. Focus on key areas:  The selection committee is looking for significant impacts. Use your nomination to detail how the nominee demonstrates the following qualities:                -Citizenship:   Activities that show conc ern for others, especially in relation to 4-H.                  -Leadership:  Qualities and acceptance of leadership role...

    We hope you will, "rise and shine" for our 4-H Appreciation Brunch, "PJs & Waffles" at the 4-H office (455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360) between 10 AM and 12 PM on Saturday December 13th.  We hope you and yours will come in your comfiest (and 4-H appropriate) holiday pajamas to enjoy a brunch like only our 4-H program can put together for you.  We will eat, have a program recognizing our youth and volunteers who register, and have a few fun surprises along the way.  To register you can go to our app under programs or  click on this link.       This year we are asking our 4-H family to continue supporting our 4-H Lending library by bringing in new and gently used books for us to give out.  So feel free to do a little cleaning out of what your not going to read anymore (we need books for everyone) and bring it in to donate.    We're happy to celebrate a great 4-H year together and let us shower you with the gratit...