Robeson County 4-H

  This article was written by our own 4-H Program Associate, Wendy Maynor.  You can find it on our web page as well as published in the Robesonian . Are you looking for something fun, educational, and an opportunity to meet new friends in a safe and nurturing environment? The Robeson County 4-H Program online registration is open for new members and new volunteers as well as re-enrollment for our previous members. Sign up today by going to https://www.v2.4honline.com to complete the enrollment process. Once your child is registered they are eligible to participate in the 4-H programs that are virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face. Some programs are local and some are held virtually state wide. Parents, you will also have the opportunity to become a 4-H volunteer by completing the volunteer application and your first training at the same time. To make the process even easier to register as a member, volunteer, or sign up for a program, download the 4-H app; just go to your app stor...

BIWEEKLY UPDATE | FEB. 2021 PLANTS AFTER SNOW/ICE NEED A NEW CURRICULUM? INDOOR PLANT IDEAS DID YOU SEE SNOW & ICE LAST WEEK? We did in College Station, Texas! Despite the bitter cold, some parts of our parsley were still protected against the cold. Can you guess why one part of the parsley is alive and well? Scroll to the bottom of the email to find out if you're right! If you need more information on how extreme winter weather affected crops in Texas, click  here  for information from our experts. NEED CURRICULUM FOR SPRING? Want a fresh curriculum for your group or class in 2021? Visit our  website  and browse options today!  If you have questions about the right curriculum for your group, email us at  juniormastergardener@gmail.com . When you have decided on your curriculum of choice, visit the  AgriLife Bookstore  to make your purchase! If you need assistance with purchase orders or want to follow up on when to expect your order, reach ou...

  The NC 4-H Ambassador Program is being revamped. Come to this session to learn more about the 4-H Ambassador program and how to get your 4-H'ers involved!  The deadline to register is March 5.  The training will take place March 9 from 6-7 pm. To register for this workshop please go to:  https://go.ncsu.edu/ambassadortraining  Or you can find this link on our app under programs.   This workshop is one of a series of workshops being offered by the state 4-H office for 4-H Volunteers.  For more information on this and the state's other spring workshops please check out  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YCaOtJFRpF8gFGPEWpanlAiY4T-xLlla/view?usp=sharing For questions please contact Sarah Kotizan at Sarah_Kotizan@ncsu.edu.

NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter  Volume 7, Issue 2 February 2021 Upcoming Educational Contests NC 4-H Horse Program Educational Event & Horse Show Sponsors Needed! As we prepare for the 2021 contest and show season, the NC 4-H Horse Program is seeking donors to support the six different educational contests and the State 4-H Horse Show. For more details, and to make a contribution, please use the forms linked below. Sponsorships can be paid via check or online using the link in the payment information section on the forms. 2021 Education Sponsorship Request 2021 NC State 4-H Horse Show Sponsorship/Vendor Request 2021 Virtual Horsebowl Challenge REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 1 Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, and the inability of districts to host qualifying events, the 2021 NC 4-H Horsebowl Contest will not be held in person. However, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering a  Virtual Horsebowl Challenge on March 13th . The details for this event are outlin...