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Beyond Ready in 2026

The 2026 4-H year is officially open for re-enrollment! This year’s national theme is Beyond Ready, and we are taking it to heart. In 4-H, we don’t just teach kids how to complete a project; we give…

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Carteret County Welcomes Speedway to Healthy Exhibit

Carteret County’s Family and Consumer Science and 4-H programs are excited to partner with Carteret County Parks and Recreation to sponsor the Speedway to Healthy exhibit. The Speedway to Healthy…

Carteret County 4-H to Participate in Cookies for the Troops

Carteret County 4-H will be participating in the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee's annual Cookies for the Troops drive and we need your help!On Tuesday, December 16…

Find Your 4-H SPARK Now and Get Involved!

Upcoming Clubs, Camps and Clinics! Carteret County Canine 4-H Club Meeting November 21 at 4 pm at Fort Benjamin Park, Newport Youth do not have to own a dog to attend the meetings. Contact…

Boy (132) at Coastal Plains Chicken Show holding fourth-place ribbon and a chicken

2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Project Registration Is Open

A Red Star is a hybrid chicken developed from a cross of a Rhode Island Red rooster and a Delaware hen, known for its prolific brown egg production. Red Stars can lay over 300 large, brown eggs per…

Red and White Week Flyer that explains each contest that 4-H'ers can enter.

Let's Celebrate the Wolfpack's Think and Do Spirit

Red and White Week (October 26 - November 2, 2025) is NC State's annual homecoming celebration and we want to bring the fun right here to Carteret County with our 4-H'ers in mind. "Why celebrate,"…

Coleman Killinger, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Receiving Achievement Awards

4-H Agent Coleman Killinger Recognized for Achievements

Coleman Killinger, 4-H Youth Development Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Carteret County, was recognized for outstanding achievements during the 2025 North Carolina Association of Extension…

Presentation Participants (Top Row L to R) Ella H., Hobie E., Cate-Hill B. (Bottom Row L to R) Isla E., Catherine P., Miranda S.

2025 Presentation Winners Announced

2025 4-H Presentation Winners Announced for Carteret County For many, the idea of public speaking is intimidating. But the process of preparing and delivering a presentation, especially in a…

2025 Coastal Plains Chicken Project

2025 Coastal Plains Chicken Project Registration is OPEN!Known as a dual-pupose bird and characterized by heavy lacing on the feathers with secondary lacing within, the Barnevelder will be offered as…

Luke Morris and his canine companion, Scout receiving their 2nd place ribbon

Live. Love. Bark.

When referring to the close relationship between dog owner and dog, you've probably heard "A dog is a man's best friend," but in this case, "man" is a 4-H youth participating in the Carteret County…