4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
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- National 4-H Council
- National 4-H Youth Website
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- What is 4-H?
4-H Extension Youth Programs and Webpages at NCSU
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Dairy Program Calendar
- 4-H Electricity Program
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Horse Program
- 4-H Livestock Program
- 4-H Poultry Program
- 4-H Shooting Sports Program
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Youth Development Webpage
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