2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show Results
The 2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show was held July 7–11 at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex on …
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2021 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Overall Ind Sr Overall Team Sr Meat Goats Ind Sr Goats Team Sr Sheep Ind Sr Sheep Team Sr Beef Ind Sr Beef …
2021 Alumni Showmanship Results
During the Saturday evening program of the 2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show, the second annual Alumni Showmanship class …
2021 Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following junior and senior 4-H’ers that participated in the 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Creative Writing …
2021 Artistic Expression Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that submitted entries in the 2021 Artistic Expression Contests. Special thanks to Amber Nead, …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 6–8, 2021 Entries are due July 25, 2021 Agenda 2021 North Carolina Junior Beef …
NC 4-H State Livestock Contests
July 29–31, 2021 Quiz Bowl Entry Form Skillathon Entry Form Livestock Judging Entry Form Contest Rules July 29, 2021 8–9 a.m. Registration for Skillathon Contest and …
Register Now for July CCP Meeting About Community Conservation
The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Community Conservation. Please join us on July 15, 2021, from 9–11:30 a.m. …
Youth Beef Educational Workshop
What: Youth Beef Educational Workshop hosted by the NC Cattlemen’s Association (Learn about Beef Production, Processing, and Marketing) Date: July …
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
2021 NC 4-H State Livestock Clinics Held at the E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh June 22 – Skillathon Clinic …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
2021 Advanced Livestock Judging Program June 29 (Buncombe County) July 6 (Rowan County) July 13 (Wilson County) Youth ages 14-18 only Limited to the …
May 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The May 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the winners of the Virtual Horsebowl Challenge, …
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows June 18–19, 2021 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & Goat Rules 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & …
2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression and Creative Writing Contests
Registration for both contests can be found under “events” in NC 4-H Online 2.0. The deadline for entries for …
Get Down on the Farm With the Visit NC Farms Mobile App
Spring is here, and many people are looking forward to getting outside with family and friends in a safe …
2021 Candace Norman Award Application
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, youth and adult, will …
Weed ID Guide
See the University of Missouri Weed ID Guide, an excellent online tool for plant ID. It provides several options …
2021 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Results
The 2021 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest was the first face-to-face event the NC 4-H Horse Program has …
2021 NC 4-H State Virtual Hippology Contest Results
The 2021 NC 4-H State Virtual Hippology Contest took place on March 13, 2021. Contestants navigated an exam, slide …
Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit 2021 Dates
Please see the information below regarding the dates for the 2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit. …
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