Filtering by tag: 4-H Youth Development ✕

4-Her Lexi Gilkey and her various awards at the National 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Craven County Poultry Judging Team Member Shines on the National Stage: Lexi Gilkey Excels at the 2024 National Poultry Judging Competition

Craven County Poultry Judging competitor Lexi Gilkey soared to new heights this year at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, showcasing remarkable skill,…

Photo of 4-Her Elizabeth Peluso in front of National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference banner with her check and pin for winning reserve national champion at the egg chef challenge competition.

Craven County 4-Her Elizabeth Peluso Wins Reserve Champion Nationally in Egg Chef Challenge Competition

LOUISVILLE, KY — Sixteen-year-old Elizabeth Peluso of Craven County won reserve champion in the National Egg Chef Challenge, held at the prestigious National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference November…

No image

Fall New Members Extension Master Gardener Course

Come join the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer program of Craven County, whether you are an experienced gardener, new and wanting to learn , or looking to get involved with the community…

Image of Ashley and Kait receiving an award for outreach efforts in 4-H

4-H Recognized for Accomplishments!

Ashley Brooks and Kait Neeland, 4-H Youth Development Agents with NC CooperativeExtension were recognized for an achievement during the 2024 North Carolina Association of Extension 4-H Youth…

Matthew Peluso with his 4-H National Awards in Poultry Judging

Craven County 4-H’er Inducted Into NC 4-H Honor Club

High 4-H achievement honored with lifelong membership in Honor Club New Bern, NC, (July 31, 2024) - On July 22nd, Craven County resident and 4-H member Matthew Peluso was inducted into the North…

Image of tools needed for construction

Repairs & Construction to Building

Repairs and upgrades to the Craven County Agricultural Building will occur intermittently during the month of June. The contractors will do their best to be efficient and as least intrusive as…

Calculations to set up the square.

The Pearson Square - the Tool for Balancing Rations

As small scale farming and homestead farms become increasingly popular in our agriculture industry, knowing how to properly formulate a mixed ration can improve the average daily gain of livestock,…

Bayer Crop Science Communities Fund logo

Craven Farmer Directs Donation to Craven County 4-H

America’s Farmers Grow Communities, a Bayer Fund program, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities. Farmers enroll for the chance to direct a $5,000…

4-Hers at NC State pose for a picture on a tall bench

4-H Poultry Judging Team to Represent North Carolina at Nationals!

When you hear the term "poultry judging" you might wonder if someone's pulling your leg... Does such a thing really exist? The students participating as members of our Senior Craven County Poultry…

Show ribbons and plaques.

Success of Livestock Show

Jones, Craven, Pamlico Livestock Show Champions Through great effort from the out of state judge, our own extension personnel, 4-H youth volunteers, family, and friends the Jones, Craven, Pamlico…