Skill-a-Thon Winners Shine at N.C. State Fair
Congratulations to all the participants of the 2018 Annual Poultry Skill-A-Thon at the N.C. State Fair! The Skill-A-Thon, held October …
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.
4-H Award Winners
Last weekend, students from around North Carolina participated in a number of poultry 4-H events and competitions, from 4-H …
Fired Up for 4-H: Poultry Outdoor Cookery Contest
Everyone knows summer is the time to grill: longer, warmer days make it easier (and cooler!) to cook outside …
PSSI Words of Wisdom
Alexandra “Alex” Baughns of Orange Park, FL recently attended the Poultry Science Summer Institute (PSSI) and shared some advice …
2018 Youth Market Turkey Show
It’s that time again — time for NC youth to register for the Youth Market Turkey Show. Do you know …
Burke County 4-H'ers Win Honors at State 4-H Congress
Burke County 4-H was proudly represented at the annual 4-H Congress with 6 delegates and several of Burke County’s …
Burke County 4-H Member Attends 2017 Citizenship North Carolina Focus
A member of Burke County 4-H attended 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, which was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. …
Burke County 4-H Summer Fun
The Burke County 4-H Summer Fun Schedule is HERE!! Registration begins on Tuesday, May 30th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Burke …
Burke County 4-H Yard Sale
Support Burke County 4-H. Come out to the Yard Sale on Saturday, April 22, …
#ExtensionEats Cookbook
Burke County Cooperative Extension will be selling its #ExtensionEats Cookbook for the holidays. This cookbook is a compilation of …
Burke County 4-Hers Win Honors at State 4-H Congress
Burke County 4-H’ers received honors during the recent State 4-H Congress. This year’s 4-H Congress, held in Raleigh July …
4-H Summer Fun - Chefs in Training
At the beginning of August, 4-H and community youth participated in a weeklong cooking class at the Extension office. …
Burke County 4-H Youth Attends NCACC Youth Summit
Nick Thompson, a Burke County 4-Her, attended the seventh annual North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Summit, …
69th Annual 4-H Electric Congress
The 69th annual 4-H Electric Congress was held July 12-15 in Asheville, NC. Burke County 4-Hers Pate Pollard, Nick …
2016 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 …
Burke County 4-H Achievement Night 2016
On February 2, 2016, Burke County 4-H held an Achievement Night recognizing 4-H’ers, Leader’s and Clubs for their outstanding …
Camp for Christmas
Do you need a gift idea for your child or grandchild that will impact their life in a big …
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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
Teaching From the Garden: Creating Transformative Learning Landscapes at Schools
This publication discusses learning opportunities and suggestions for planning, designing, and implementing school gardens.
1/17/19 — Teaching from the Garden
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