2021 NC 4-H State Virtual Hippology Contest Results
The 2021 NC 4-H State Virtual Hippology Contest took place on March 13, 2021. Contestants navigated an exam, slide …
Animal Agriculture
Got Mud?
Join us for a free seminar on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. to talk about mud problems/solutions, …
2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference Webinar Series
Registration is now open for the 2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference! This 4-part webinar series will cover mineral …
2021 NC State 4-H Virtual Horsebowl Challenge Results
The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program hosted its first-ever virtual Horsebowl Challenge on March 13, 2021. Ninety-nine youth representing …
Goat Artificial Insemination Short Course
Registration is now open! Goat AI Short Course June 7–9, 2021, in Raleigh, NC. This short course will include …
2021 Invitational Virtual Hippology Contest for Out-of-State Youth
The NC 4-H Horse Program has received a lot of inquires about our online events that we are hosting …
Small Ruminant Reproductive Management Webinar
Join us on March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. for a free webinar on reproduction management of small ruminants. …
February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the upcoming registration deadlines for …
2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and updates for …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a …
2021 Event Sponsors Needed!
The NC 4-H Horse Program has a full calendar of events planned for 2021, and now more than ever, …
NC 4-H Virtual Hippology Academy
This educational series of modules are self-paced and designed to help NC 4-H coaches and contestants prepare for future …
January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the upcoming Virtual Horsebowl Practices …
Annual EIA and Vaccine Clinic – Saturday, February 13
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center will partner with Dr. Cole Younger, Full Circle Mobile Veterinary Service to …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the tentative dates for the 2021 Horsebowl, Hippology, …
Interested in Learning About Dairy Goats? Join Us Virtually!
How do you raise Dairy goats? What are the markets and products for Dairy goats? What does it take …
NCSU Open Horse Show Judges Virtual Academy
Due to COVID-19 restrictions that are currently in effect for NC State University events, the 2020 NC State University …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
NC 4-H Horse Program Emergency Fund Silent Auction
New Hope Stables, home of the High Achievers 4-H Club in Perquimans County, has recently experienced the tragic loss …
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