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.

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Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19

Work as usual? Probably not. This is a whole new time and we are all working toward a new …

— 4 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

COVID-19 Resources for Parents

This is a compilation of resources for parents to help with transitions related to the coronavirus pandemic. You will …

— 4 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Polaris Equine Mobile Veterinary Clinic's horse was a huge hit with folks of all ages!

Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!

The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …

— 7 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …

— 7 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

North Carolina 4-H Team Competes at Nationals

This has been a great year for our 4-H’ers in the Wildlife Habitat Education Program! We had five counties and …

— 10 months ago, Extension Forestry

Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!

Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …

— 1 year ago, Growing Small Farms

Chatham County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Wins 1st Place at State Competition

Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …

— 1 year ago, Growing Small Farms

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 …

— 2 years ago, Growing Small Farms

Project Learning Tree Link to 4-H Life Skills

This summer, Project Learning Tree® (PLT) released correlations between the PLT K-8 Activity Guide and 4-H Life Skills. This …

— 2 years ago, Extension Forestry

4-H Forestry and Wildlife Teams Excel in National Competitions

Summer 2018 was incredibly successful for North Carolina’s 4-H teams competing in national contests for forestry and wildlife; with NC teams …

— 2 years ago, Extension Forestry

Ginger Cunningham Named Chatham County Extension Director

Ginger McLaurin Cunningham has been appointed Director of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Chatham County Center, effective February 1. She …

— 2 years ago, Growing Small Farms

Save the Date for Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

SAVE THE DATE: Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This …

— 2 years ago, Growing Small Farms

Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium

SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium March 16, 2018, 9:00-4:30 Nature Research Center, North Carolina Museum of …

— 3 years ago, Gardening