Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of young people learn the skills to succeed through 4-H educational programs and camps. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University conduct 4-H programs where youth learn by doing.
North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
Are you 14-18? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Want to know more about NC government? Consider applying to the North …
New Extension Associate: Mary Fosnaught
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Mary Fosnaught to the faculty on October 3, 2018. We asked Fosnaught …
Talking Turkey at the N.C. State Fair
If you’ve been following the 2018 Youth Market Turkey Show, you know it was part of a record-breaking year …
Inspired by Science Photo Contest
Has science inspired you? Of course it has – even you haven’t thought about it directly! from 4-h.org Science is a …
West District 4-H Agriculture Day
Hands-on Activities, Ag-Themed Tours, Display Booths and more. Ages 10 & up. Registration Fee is $20. The event will …
Trunk or Treat With Burke County 4-H
Burke County 4-H will host a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 4 –6 p.m. in …
Burke County 4-H Youth Attends NCACC Youth Summit
A 4-H’er from Burke County attended the ninth annual North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Summit, which …
Burke County 4-H Members Attend 2018 Citizenship North Carolina Focus
A delegation of Burke County 4-H members attended 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, which was held in Raleigh, North …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
4-H In Burke County
- 4-H Frequently Asked Questions
- About Our 4-H Youth Programs
- Burke County 4-H Foundation
- What Can 4-H Do For Families?
- What Is A 4-H Project?
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
- 4-H Enrollment Forms
- Burke County Video Lending Library
- NC 4-H Procedures and Guidelines
- Project Record Forms
- The Science Neighborhood Information & Resource Guide
Resources
Recent Publications related to 4-H Youth Development
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
9/20/18
Would You Like to Be a Wildlife Professional?
This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains the physical and technical skills expected of …
8/27/18 — Youth Wildlife Projects
Vermicomposting: A 5th Grade School Enrichment Curriculum
This publication offers 5 lessons for a school curriculum on the importance of vermicomposting, setting …
6/19/18
Home Composting with Earthworms
Worms can turn food scraps into a soil amendment called vermicompost — worm castings — …
4/9/18
Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …
2/14/18