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Stay up to Date! Visit Our Website for Everything Happening! Youth Market Turkey Show 2021 North Carolina State Fair LAST REMINDER Mark your calendars! Registration will open March 2, 2021, at 9 a.m. for the Youth Market Turkey Show. Registration closes quickly so do not delay. For more information about the YMTS and registration, visit this WEBSITE. Please note: registration information is at the bottom of the page. The 2021 YMTS is tentatively scheduled for Oct 15, 2021, but is subject to change due to Covid-19 related issues. Poultry Pickup is scheduled for June 29 & 30 but is also subject to change based upon tom/hen availability. The cost is still $15/participant. 4-H Livestock Corner 2021 East Coast Extravaganza March 6th & 7th, 2021 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER This Pig, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show will be held at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural and Education Center at 1175 Kingsboro Road in Rocky Mount. Exhibitors must be under the age of 21 as of January 1, 2021. For more information Including Schedule, Rules, and Entry Form visit the WEBSITE. 2021 4-H ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN Enrollment for the 2021 4-H Program is now Open! We are excited to implement our new 4-H Online 2.0 website! It promises to be a more streamlined, user-friendly site. Access 4H Online HERE. There is no need to create a new account for current members. For more information and a Resource Guide visit our WEBSITE. Before returning to Face 2 Face Programming you must watch VIDEO 2021 4-H Residential Camp Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center June 20th through June 25th RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW Daily schedule may include horseback riding, pool time, canoeing, rock wall climbing, environmental arts and crafts, nature hikes, and archery. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack provided. Also, evening program specials. For inquiries contact Sandy_Hall@ncsu.edu or 252-459-9810 Find more information on our WEBSITE. 4-H Northeast District Officer Applications due February 26th LAST CHANCE Do you have the desire to work with other teens in 4-H beyond your county to lead district wide opportunities? If so, you should consider running for District Officer. Being a district officer helps build your resume, provide you with leadership experience, as well as prepare you for other leadership positions. For more information visit our WEBSITE. Empowering Youth and Families Communication Education for Families Program Begins March 16th NC Cooperative Extension and NC State University is excited to present this invaluable program in Nash County. This is a FREE program designed to help family members build their positive communication skills. Youth ages 10-14 and their caregivers will meet weekly in virtual sessions. Dinner will be provided to every family once a week. For more information go to our WEBSITE. Save The Date! Virtual 4-H Spirit Week & Teen Retreat March 22-27, 2021 The Northeast District is excited to announce a 4-H Spirit Week (March 22-27) in conjunction with a virtual Teen Retreat (March 26-27). Make sure to visit our WEBSITE for more details! Please call (252) 459-9810 to register for the teen retreat by March 10th. The cost is $15 (cash or check payable to Nash County 4-H) and you will receive a 4-H baseball shirt after the retreat. 2021 Volunteer Corner Upcoming Virtual Volunteer Trainings from March to June! We are excited to share some upcoming 4-H Volunteer training opportunities. Training is offered to all registered NC 4-H volunteers. These are offered free of charge and will be delivered over Zoom. We hope you will join us! For more information on each of these training opportunities and to register visit the WEBSITE. "In Home" 4-H Embryology Project 2021 This hands-on project can be done in your own home! It costs $10.00 per session. There is one session still available: April 20th - May 13th. Equipment and eggs will be picked up at the Nash County Agriculture Center on the starting date and all chicks and clean equipment will be dropped off on the ending date. For more information see our WEBSITE. 4-H PEAK Programs From February 15th thru July 9th 2021 The North Carolina State 4-H Council proudly presents this series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs! Registration for 4-H PEAK is OPEN now and available to all members. For a list of all the programs available and how to register for them see our WEBSITE. Collegiate 4-H at NCSU Invites you to a Student Panel March 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm Collegiate 4-H at NC State University invites you to join them on March 22, 2021, at 7 p.m. for a college panel. Are you interested in going to college? Do you have questions you would like answered by current college students or recent graduates? Join us for a discussion with current NC State students and recent graduates to ask your questions and to learn about their experiences! To register and submit questions visit WEBSITE. North Carolina 4-H Horse Program 2021 The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program has many exciting events planned for 2021 including Virtual Horsebowl Practice Sessions & Virtual Horsebowl Challenge! For details visit our WEBSITE. Be sure to view the current newsletter and sign up to receive all future newsletters from the North Carolina 4-H Horse Program. Don't Miss Out! Beginner Bee Keeper Grant Program The object of this program presented by the Nash County Farm Bureau is to teach both youth and young adults the art of beekeeping and educate them on the importance of honeybees to the environment and food supply. For all the details and an application visit our WEBSITE. Application deadline is March 15, 2021. 2021 Poultry Show & Sale Registration is due by March 19th The Nash County 4-H Poultry Show & Sale will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021. The cost will be $30 per participant. Each participant will receive 6 chicks - 3 of each breed (colors will vary) in April. For more information and registration visit our WEBSITE. Herter O'Neal Scholarship $750 Available for Tuition and/or Books Are you pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or a business-related field of study? The Herter-O’Neal Scholarship is awarded each year to honor the work and dedication of Edith Herter and Frances O'Neal, founding members of North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA). For more Information, Guidelines, and the Application visit our WEBSITE. Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 17th NC Steps to Health Community & School Based Programs Steps to Health programs provide enriching health education to your family and students while respecting your health and safety. Our programs come complete with curriculum, enrollment forms, data collection instruments, and educational extenders for your participants—making them easy to facilitate wherever YOU are! See our Program Brochure HERE. Hungry to Help Food Drive February and March Did you know that 48% of NC households report only somewhat or no confidence they can afford food for the next 4 weeks? How can you help? Do you know a church or business that might be willing to set up a collection box? Visit our WEBSITE for more information. Also, you can drop off your donations at the 4-H Office in the Agriculture Center, 1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC, Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. 4-H Livestock Corner 2021 Skillathon Study Sessions February 1st Weekly thru May Every Monday we will send out topics for the week and a guide of what youth [interested in the Skillathon program] need to study. Every Thursday afternoon youth will have the opportunity to take a test for their appropriate age division using Google forms. At the end of May awards will be given for highest test average, most improved scores, etc. Find schedule and registration form on the WEBSITE. 4-H Livestock Corner 2021 Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat Industry. Each session will begin at 6:00 PM and last about an hour. Youth must complete an application to participate in the program. Youth that participate in all of the sessions will receive recognition. For more information, schedule, and registration visit the WEBSITE. 4-H Livestock Corner 2021 Livestock Show & Sale 101 We are excited to offer to all participants registered for the 2021 East Carolina 4-H Livestock Show Show and Sale 101. This program is designed to make champions from the ground up. Participants must register separately for each session at the site above. Marketing, Media, & You: March 9th Show Your 4-H Pride! Nash County 4-H Decals are still available for purchase at the Agriculture Center located at 1006 Eastern Ave. Room 102, Nashville. Stop in and get yours for only $5. Nash County 4-H Returning to Face to Face Requirements! Important Information! Nash County 4-H is working with our 4-H Leaders to return to face to face programming. However, we are still under the governor guidelines reducing inside numbers to 10, and it will be very hard for clubs to meet unless they meet outside. It will be up to the 4-H Club Leader to decide if their club will meet and all clubs are welcome to work with our office to host the meetings outside at the Ag Center. Here are important things to note when meeting in person: Must be registered on 4-H Online - this is open for re-enrollment - please complete ASAP Must watch the return to face to face video and complete the form noting you have watched the video and understand the expectations - this is a one time for 2021 Leaders must know of your participation which means you have to pre-register with your leader for face to face programming You must wear a face covering, practice social distance, frequently wash hands or use hand sanitizer, and have your temperature taken as you enter the building The meeting will be held during a designated time and as soon as the meeting is adjourned, participants will be expected to depart the building. Club meetings will be required to take place at the Agriculture Center or an approved location. 4-H Club Clarification: Leaders will make the decision regarding their club meetings moving to Face to Face or staying virtual. Virtual club meetings are an option but our 4-H office has to set up the Zoom link through our NCSU account and one of us must be in attendance. . Prior to the meeting and after the meeting, the club leader and 4-H staff member will sanitize the tables and chairs. Once the club meeting is over, all will need to exit the building to allow the leader and 4-H staff member to sanitize the tables and chairs. Parents that choose to stay for the club meeting may not be able to stay in the room that the meeting is taking place due to [phase mandated] inside number requirements. Leaders have to make plans based on the membership that has notified them of their participation. Members cannot simply show up at the door to attend without any notification or pre registration with their club leader. Contact: NC Cooperative Extension Nash County Center 1006 Eastern Ave, Rm 102, Nashville, NC 27856 252-459-9810 Visit our website
Stay up to Date!
Visit Our Website for Everything Happening!
Youth Market Turkey Show
2021 North Carolina State Fair
LAST REMINDER
Mark your calendars! Registration will open March 2, 2021, at 9 a.m. for the Youth Market Turkey Show. Registration closes quickly so do not delay. For more information about the YMTS
and registration, visit this WEBSITE. Please note:
registration information is at the bottom of the page. The 2021 YMTS is tentatively scheduled for Oct 15, 2021, but is subject to change due to Covid-19 related issues. Poultry Pickup is scheduled for June 29 & 30 but is also subject to change based upon tom/hen availability.
The cost is still $15/participant.
4-H Livestock Corner 2021
East Coast Extravaganza
March 6th & 7th, 2021
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
This Pig, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show will be held at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural and Education Center at 1175 Kingsboro Road in Rocky Mount. Exhibitors must be under the age of 21 as of January 1, 2021. For more information Including Schedule, Rules, and Entry Form visit the WEBSITE.
2021 4-H ENROLLMENT
NOW OPEN
Enrollment for the 2021 4-H Program is now Open! We are excited to implement our new 4-H Online 2.0 website! It promises to be a more streamlined, user-friendly site. Access 4H Online HERE. There is no need to create a new account for current members. For more information and a Resource Guide visit our WEBSITE. Before returning to Face 2 Face Programming you must watch VIDEO
2021 4-H Residential Camp
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center
June 20th through June 25th
RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW
Daily schedule may include horseback riding, pool time, canoeing, rock wall climbing, environmental arts and crafts, nature hikes, and archery. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack provided. Also, evening program specials. For inquiries contact Sandy_Hall@ncsu.edu or 252-459-9810
Find more information on our WEBSITE.
4-H Northeast District Officer
Applications due February 26th
LAST CHANCE
Do you have the desire to work with other teens in 4-H beyond your county to lead district wide opportunities? If so, you should consider running for District Officer.
Being a district officer helps build your resume, provide you with leadership experience, as well as prepare you for other leadership positions. For more information visit our WEBSITE.
Empowering Youth and Families
Communication Education for Families
Program Begins March 16th
NC Cooperative Extension and NC State University is excited to present this invaluable program in Nash County. This is a FREE program designed to help family members build their positive communication skills. Youth ages
10-14 and their caregivers will meet weekly in virtual sessions. Dinner will be provided to every family once a week. For more information go to our WEBSITE.
Save The Date!
Virtual 4-H Spirit Week & Teen Retreat March 22-27, 2021
The Northeast District is excited to announce a
4-H Spirit Week (March 22-27) in conjunction with a virtual Teen Retreat (March 26-27). Make sure to visit our WEBSITE for more details!
Please call (252) 459-9810 to register for the teen retreat by March 10th. The cost is $15 (cash or check payable to Nash County 4-H) and you will receive a 4-H baseball shirt after the retreat.
2021 Volunteer Corner
Upcoming Virtual Volunteer Trainings from March to June!
We are excited to share some upcoming 4-H Volunteer training opportunities. Training is offered to all registered NC 4-H volunteers. These are offered free of charge and will be delivered over Zoom. We hope you will join us!
For more information on each of these training opportunities and to register visit the WEBSITE.
"In Home"
4-H Embryology Project 2021
This hands-on project can be done in your own home! It costs $10.00 per session. There is one session still available: April 20th - May 13th. Equipment and eggs will be picked up at the Nash County Agriculture Center on the starting date and all chicks and clean equipment will be dropped off on the ending date.
For more information see our WEBSITE.
4-H PEAK Programs
From February 15th thru July 9th 2021
The North Carolina State 4-H Council proudly presents this series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs! Registration for 4-H PEAK is OPEN now and available to all members. For a list of all the programs available and how to register for them see our WEBSITE.
Collegiate 4-H at NCSU
Invites you to a Student Panel
March 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Collegiate 4-H at NC State University invites you to join them on March 22, 2021, at 7 p.m. for a college panel. Are you interested in going to college? Do you have questions you would like answered by current college students or recent graduates? Join us for a discussion with current NC State students and recent graduates to ask your questions and to learn about their experiences! To register and submit questions visit WEBSITE.
North Carolina
4-H Horse Program 2021
The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program has many exciting events planned for 2021 including Virtual Horsebowl Practice Sessions & Virtual Horsebowl Challenge! For details visit our WEBSITE.
Be sure to view the current newsletter and sign up to receive all future newsletters from the North Carolina 4-H Horse Program. Don't Miss Out!
Beginner Bee Keeper
Grant Program
The object of this program presented by the Nash County Farm Bureau is to teach both youth and young adults the art of beekeeping and educate them on the importance of honeybees to the environment and food supply. For all the details and an application visit our WEBSITE. Application deadline is March 15, 2021.
2021 Poultry Show & Sale
Registration is due by March 19th
The Nash County 4-H Poultry Show & Sale will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021. The cost will be $30 per participant. Each participant will receive 6 chicks - 3 of each breed (colors will vary) in April. For more information and registration visit our WEBSITE.
Herter O'Neal Scholarship
$750 Available for Tuition and/or Books
Are you pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or a business-related field of study? The Herter-O’Neal Scholarship is awarded each year to honor the work and dedication of Edith Herter and Frances O'Neal, founding members of North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA). For more Information, Guidelines, and the Application visit our WEBSITE.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 17th
NC Steps to Health
Community & School Based Programs
Steps to Health programs provide enriching health education to your family and students while respecting your health and safety. Our programs come complete with curriculum, enrollment forms, data collection instruments, and educational extenders for your participants—making them easy to facilitate wherever YOU are! See our Program Brochure HERE.
Hungry to Help Food Drive
February and March
Did you know that 48% of NC households report only somewhat or no confidence they can afford food for the next 4 weeks? How can you help? Do you know a church or business that might be willing to set up a collection box? Visit our WEBSITE for more information. Also, you can drop off your donations at the 4-H Office in the Agriculture Center, 1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC, Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Skillathon Study Sessions
February 1st Weekly thru May
Every Monday we will send out topics for the week and a guide of what youth [interested in the Skillathon program] need to study. Every Thursday afternoon youth will have the opportunity to take a test for their appropriate age division using Google forms. At the end of May awards will be given for highest test average, most improved scores, etc. Find schedule and registration form on the WEBSITE.
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat Industry. Each session will begin at 6:00 PM and last about an hour. Youth must complete an application to participate in the program. Youth that participate in all of the sessions will receive recognition. For more information, schedule, and registration visit the WEBSITE.
Livestock Show & Sale 101
We are excited to offer to all participants registered for the 2021 East Carolina 4-H Livestock Show Show and Sale 101. This program is designed to make champions from the ground up. Participants must register separately for each session at the site above.
Marketing, Media, & You: March 9th
Show Your 4-H Pride!
Nash County 4-H Decals are still available for purchase at the Agriculture Center located at 1006 Eastern Ave. Room 102, Nashville.
Stop in and get yours for only $5.
Nash County 4-H Returning to Face to Face Requirements!
Important Information!
Nash County 4-H is working with our 4-H Leaders to return to face to face programming. However, we are still under the governor guidelines reducing inside numbers to 10, and it will be very hard for clubs to meet unless they meet outside. It will be up to the 4-H Club Leader to decide if their club will meet and all clubs are welcome to work with our office to host the meetings outside at the Ag Center.
Here are important things to note when meeting in person:
4-H Club Clarification: Leaders will make the decision regarding their club meetings moving to Face to Face or staying virtual. Virtual club meetings are an option but our 4-H office has to set up the Zoom link through our NCSU account and one of us must be in attendance. .
Prior to the meeting and after the meeting, the club leader and 4-H staff member will sanitize the tables and chairs. Once the club meeting is over, all will need to exit the building to allow the leader and 4-H staff member to sanitize the tables and chairs. Parents that choose to stay for the club meeting may not be able to stay in the room that the meeting is taking place due to [phase mandated] inside number requirements. Leaders have to make plans based on the membership that has notified them of their participation. Members cannot simply show up at the door to attend without any notification or pre registration with their club leader.
Contact: NC Cooperative Extension
Nash County Center
1006 Eastern Ave, Rm 102, Nashville, NC 27856
252-459-9810
Visit our website