Robeson County 4-H

  Here is your chance to enter a County, State, and National Contest without leaving your own home!       Honey bees are hardworking, tirelessly gathering nectar and pollen to share with their hive. They provide a vital ecological service by pollinating agricultural, garden and native plants. Explore more about these fascinating insects by participating in the North Carolina 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. The essay provides a platform for youth to creatively express their working knowledge and research of the craft of beekeeping. The 2025 essay topic is,  “The Importance of Youth in Beekeeping: How 4-H Members Can Make a Difference!” For this essay, a 4-H member should answer these questions: Why youth are important in beekeeping? How can 4-H members make a difference? How can more young people get involved in beekeeping? What are your future plans as a beekeeper? What is a major contribution a young beekeeper has brought to the industry? Note that “honey b...

   4-H Members are judges were listening and learning from you, job well done!  County Activity Day offers our youth the platform to educate, inform, and persuade our adults on any topic under the sun.  This year are topics ranged from Sunscreen Safety to different types of sports, from Axolotls to the Truth about Water Bottles, this year's topics did not disappoint.       For those of you not familiar with 4-H County Activity Day, it is when our youth give original presentations (sort of like show and tell) or speeches on topics ranging on just about anything that interests them.  Youth competing in Presentations are required to have poster boards or a power point presentation and to show or demonstrate something, like how to make a peanut butter sandwich.  Youth who chose public speaking give a speech to educate, persuade, or discuss a certain view point.  Youth can present from 5-12 minutes and those doing presentations must answ...

  Questions directed to: Caitlin Clineff at  NC4-Hinternationalprogram@ ncsu.edu North Carolina 4-H is looking for four families to host Japanese exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year ( August 2025 to June 2026 ). The students are very excited to live with American families and attend high school in the US. Many of them are especially excited to experience holidays like Halloween and Christmas, and take part in American school events like homecoming and prom. Families do not need to have children of a certain age to be eligible to host!  We will host an information and Q&A session for the Academic Year-long Program next Tuesday, April 1, from 6:30-7:30pm. Please register to receive the Zoom link:  https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/ register/ u8lJqv9GSfGzNNws5GrAtA   The Ideal Host Family...  Has a genuine interest in hosting an exchange teenager  Has the emotional and financial resources to accept a teenager into their home  Is able to pr...

  Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!   Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather observing program needs your help!   The  Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network , or CoCoRaHS, is looking for new volunteers across North Carolina. The grassroots effort is part of a growing national network of home-based and amateur weather spotters with a goal of providing a high density precipitation network across the country.   CoCoRaHS came about as a result of a devastating flash flood that hit Fort Collins, Colorado, in July 1997. A local severe thunderstorm dumped over a foot of rain in several hours while other portions of the city had only modest rainfall. The ensuing flash flood caught many by surprise and caused $200 million in damages. CoCoRaHS was born in 1998 with the intent of doing a better job ...

  AIRE - Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay Application Process for  s electing North Carolina 4-H'ers to attend one of our 3 National 4-H Trips. Do you know 4-H youth who have gone above and beyond in their 4-H journey? Now is the perfect time to recognize their achievements by encouraging them to apply for one of three prestigious National 4-H Trips! Applications are now open for this incredible opportunity to participate in life-changing experiences that will take their 4-H involvement to the next level. Eligible 4-H youth must be between the ages of 14-18, registered in 4-HOnline, and have demonstrated  outstanding  project work at the county level. They can apply for one of these exciting trips through the AIRE process—Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay. Don't let them miss out on this chance to shine on a national stage! National 4-H Conference National 4-H Conference annually brings 4-H youth and adults from around the nation to work towards stre...

  Are you a high school Poultry or Ag enthusiast?  This is your l ast weekend before PSSI applications due  on Mar 28th !        PSSI is a dynamic ,   5-day, hands-on, residential summer camp at NC State's Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science ,  Jun 15-19, 2025 !  Only $85 after camp scholarships! Apply here:   https://forms.gle/ vzGFuS2YnCqtZxQf7 #PoultryScience #NCState #PSSI #AgCareers 

  Lumber River United Way’s annual Day of Caring is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025.  Lumber River United Way Day of Caring is an annual day of service on the Friday of Mother’s Day weekend. United Way invites organizations across Bladen, Hoke, and Robeson to come together to complete various projects that benefit the community. This is our most significant corporate volunteer event, with over 335 volunteers completing over 986 hours of volunteer service. Are you looking for a meaningful team bonding or building experience? Want to give back to the community?   A complete list of projects can be found at  https://www.lumberriveruw.org/ day-caring  and on a first-registered, first-served basis for signing up. Individuals and businesses unable to volunteer for more significant projects may consider stopping by  Lumberton Chevrolet Buick GMC Hummer, Bladen, or Hoke County Extension offices   to sew pillowcases for patients, homeless students, and senior...

All, Spring is in full swing and we have lots of upcoming programs and events over the next few months. We are updating our website weekly with livestock shows and other events on the Calendar so please take a look. As always if you have any questions about any of these events please don't hesitate to reach out. What:  Wilson County Livestock Judging Contest (4 classes & reasons) When: March 26, 2025 @ 1 pm Where: Wilson County Fairgrounds, Wilson Who: This event is open to all youth in 4-H or FFA ages 8-18. What:  Johnston County Livestock Judging Contest When: April 15, 2025 @ 5:30 pm  Where: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield  Who: This event is open to all youth in 4-H or FFA ages 8-18 What:  Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute When: May 3, 2025, Registration due by April 15 Where: E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh  Who: Youth ages 10-19 that have an interest in the Meat Goat Industry and would like to enh...

  Important Announcement 2025 On the Dock of the Bay  Dear Friends and Family, On behalf of the Eastern 4-H Center, I am reaching out to share an important update regarding our annual fundraising event,  On the Dock of the Bay , which has been a cherished 4-H tradition in Tyrrell County for many years. After much thought and deep consideration,  we have made the difficult decision to pause the event this year  due to several transitions in the coming months that require our dedicated focus and careful planning. Instead, we are excited to announce that  our next celebration will take place on May 2, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the Eastern 4-H Center . This milestone offers a unique opportunity to create an unforgettable event that honors our collective impact. While we understand that this change may come as a surprise, please know that this decision was made with great care and a commitment to ensuring the long-term success of our organization. By...