2019 Candace Norman Award Application
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, youth and adult, will …
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N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Survey Results
Results of the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Resources Evaluation Study From November 2018 to January 2019, a research study …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Information
If you are looking for information about the 2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show (Class List, schedule, vendor and …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Winners
The 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Judging contest was held April 13 at Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. The …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
All Uses of Paraquat Require Special Training
The EPA now requires that applicators as well as those mixing or handling paraquat-containing pesticides to be a certified applicator that has completed …
March 2019 Newsletter
The March 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners in the State …
Equine Workshop April 8 in Mocksville
An Equine Workshop will be held Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Thoroughbred Training Center (TTC) …
2019 N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl Champions Crowned
On March 9, 2019, N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl contests were held at NC State University. 229 youth competed …
February 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2019 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the names of the …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Steward Training
Calling all adult volunteers! We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards. Stewards are a key part of …
Research Seeking Volunteers to Share Experiences With Food Supply & Food Systems After Hurricane Florence
A disruption to the food systems such as a natural disaster creates challenges for families and communities. Yet, there …
2019 Rules and Regulations Manual and Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and …
NC Farm School Registration Deadline Approaching
Developing a business plan for an agricultural venture or agribusiness enterprise to include personal goals, marketing, cash flow models, …
2018 NC Disaster Assistance Deadline Approaching
Initial estimates for crop damage and livestock losses to North Carolina’s agriculture industry from Hurricane Florence are estimated at …
2018 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2018 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The 101 individuals listed in this publication …
November 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The November 2018 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results of the …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events
The 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events is available for download and distribution. Event hyperlinks take you to websites …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Join Us for 2019 NC Farm School Down East!
After a successful school in 2018 with students from eight counties, NC Farm School Down East is looking for …
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