Make Sure You Count
Welcome to 2020! While the new decade has been a tad chaotic with current events, one thing that happens …
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.
Lee County 4-H Announces Winners
Sadly we were not able to have our 2019 Recognition Banquet for our 4-H members’ achievements last year. Instead, …
Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Resources to assist you during the Coronavirus COVID-19: Website: NC State University COVID-19 Resources Description: The following resources provide best practices for preparing …
Lee County Center Covid-19 Information
Due to precautions related to Covid-19, we are operating with a limited staff in the office during regular business …
“Working” Together Begins Today
Is it important to arrive on time for work or be trusted by your employer to do your job …
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Imagine you are walking in the woods and you encounter something frightening, perhaps a bear. Immediately the hypothalamus sends …
Young Commissioners: "A Family Full of Laughter and Success"
Written by Suzy Brito On June 29, 2017, I found myself sitting at a venue amongst some of my fellow …
I Wonder Why That Happened?
Imagine waking up each morning, drinking your coffee bubbles, and checking to see the messages “from the ground” instructing …
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 …
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4-H Up Next
- Enroll NOW!!! for 4-H 2020
- 2019 Awards Announcement available on March 19th at 6:00pm
- Lee County 4-H Embryology Program
- Lee County 4-H T-shirt order form
- Summer Fun Camp Information
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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