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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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Rabbit Showmanship Clinic and Show

Come join Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties for our Rabbit Showmanship Clinic and Show! Showmanship is all about you! If …

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4-H Summer Fun 2023

Join Craven and Pamlico County 4-H programs for our 2023 Summer Programs! We are excited to have great opportunities …

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4-H Summer Film Festival!

Have you ever wanted to film, edit, and showcase your own film – either yourself or a team? Well, …

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4-H Presentations 2023

Presentations are an integral skill for youth to learn in the 21st century. With the advent of the digital …

Image of cat with glasses teaching other cats and the text says:"Presentation Skills! February 16, 2023 @ 4:30PM at the Cove City Library"

Fun With Presentations!

Presentation skills are SUPER important and 4-H has a Presentation program that helps youth ages 5-18 develop and give …

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This publication offers information on youth showmanship of meat goats.

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