I Wonder Why That Happened?
Imagine waking up each morning, drinking your coffee bubbles, and checking to see the messages “from the ground” instructing …
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.
Drugs and Youth Trends in North Carolina Counties
As a parent and in my work with young people I believe it is important to stay up to …
Improving Our Lives for the Better
Another Thanksgiving is behind us and as we think about what Thanksgiving means we start to realize what we …
Farm City Week Contest Results
Creative expression is important for our emotional & psychological well-being. 4-H offers opportunities to share creative work. This year J. Glenn Edwards and Lee …
I Am Thankful for Electricity, Open Windows, and Turkey
I am thankful for fall, my electric blanket, my gas fireplace, and my fire pit. This is the time …
Two Words, Eight Letters
Two words. Eight letters. Thank you. November is the month for the special time of Thanksgiving. Many people grew …
Lee County 4-H Is Set to Pilot a New NC Curriculum to Homeschoolers
From the Curriculum Specialists: Energy makes our world go round. We use energy for everything we do, from riding a …
4-H Farm-City Week Activities
4-H Farm-City Week Art Contest – First place in each division will receive two tickets to the Farm-City Week …
Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Strong Families and Powerful Communities
“Like many states, North Carolina faces an opioid crisis that has rapidly intensified in recent years.” The NC Medical …
Shooting Sports and Leadership
The evenings are becoming cooler and hunting season approaches as my son keeps reminding me. His bow fund (a …
Nanotechnology
I recently took eighteen teenagers to 4-H Congress at NC State University. While they were in their workshops I …
Tips for Back to School Success
I know the young folks out there may not want to hear it, but summer break will soon be …
Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner to compete at 4-H State Public Speaking Competition
Angel Uy, Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner, attended the South Central 4-H District Public Speaking Competition on Friday, June …
More Than Meets the Eye
The homemade costumes are striking as bright and bold colored fabrics swirl around these young and smiling faces on …
Summer Learning Loss
As the world is greening up our thoughts are turning to summer and summer vacation. Programs all around Lee …
Lasting Memories and Motivation Through Recognition
Recently while cleaning out the attic I found a file box of memorabilia from middle and high school. In …
Public Speaking
For many years 4-H has encouraged millions of youth around the world to become proficient at public speaking. This communication …
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4-H Up Next
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
- NC 4-H Website
Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
Partnerships and Organizations
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Carolina
- Central Carolina Community College
- Lee County United Way
- National 4-H Council
- National 4-H Youth Website
- Opioid Prevention - Empowering Youth and Families
- VolunteerLee
- YMCA in Lee County
Project Record Books
Public Speaking
Social Media
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