Food Secure Holiday
With Christmas quickly approaching, many of us are trying to finalize gifts we planned to purchase for our loved …
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.
A Thankful Farewell
I recently read an email on how a thankful attitude not only sets a positive tone for your day …
Cooking in the Kitchen: Children’s Edition
As part of the 4-H Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) we teach youth participants the importance of …
It’s Never Too Early to Plan for the Future
What did you want to be when you grew up? Children role-play by pretending to be an adult in …
It's Not Just About Us
There seem to be so many things lately that just make me scratch my head and wonder. Social media …
A New Look at a Healthier Future
Did you know that September is National Childhood Obesity Month? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Back to School Stress
The summer is almost over and that can mean only one thing for Robeson County youth. That’s right, back …
The Summer Slide
When I was young, summer didn’t mean vacation to me – it meant arguing with my parents for more …
Preparing for a Safe Hurricane Season
Are you prepared for hurricane season? We have already experienced some storms that caused flash flooding in some areas, …
Get to Know 4-H
How much do you know about the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center 4-H Program? Here are a …
Community Service or Engagement
William Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” Amazing …
Taking Charge of Heart Health
Growing up, I knew my heart was abnormal because I was born with a hole in my heart, also …
4-H Prepares for Public Speaking
You know the anxious feelings you get when you have to give a speech or presentation? Public speaking is …
Healthy Conversations Worth Having
My Cooperative Extension Service career began in 2004 as a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. That same year, the …
4-H Goes High Tech
If the first thought that comes into your head when you hear 4-H is a green four-leaf clover with …
The Thanks of Christmas
My first article this year was about telling your 4-H story. To that end, I received several wonderful stories …
Start the New Year With New Family Fitness Goals
With the new year around the corner, many of us have already started thinking about our personal New Year’s …
What Better Time to Fall Back Into Helping Others Than Fall?
Imagine, YOU, a 4-H spin club volunteer. This phenomenal opportunity will benefit you, local youth, and the community. Volunteering …
A Time to Celebrate
It’s 1 a.m., and as I type this, I am working at one of the five shelters set up …
Preparing for the Storm
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. Is your family prepared to cope with an emergency? Could you evacuate quickly? You …
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4-H Social Media Pages
- 4-H Instagram
- 4-H Pinterest Page
- 4-H YouTube Page
- Facebook: North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center
- Robeson County 4-H Blog
- Robeson County on Twitter
Downloadable Forms and Program Information
- 2019 4-H Animal Science Project Application
- 2019 4-H Animal Science Project Guidelines
- 2019 4-H Citizenship Program Application
- 4-H Electric Congress 4-H Portfolio Requirements (Word)
- 4-H Electric Project Guidelines
- 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame (Volunteer of the Year) Nomination Form (Fillable Form)
- 4-H'ers Guide to Completing Project Records (Word)
- County Council Officer Nomination Form
- Embryology Teacher Resources
- Leaders' Association Officer Nomination Form
- N.C. 4-H Academic Scholarship Program Guidelines - 2019
- N.C. 4-H Honor Club Application - 2019 -- Word
- N.C. 4-H Portfolio Guidelines and Forms (Word)
- N.C. 4-H Scholarship Application - 2019
- Parliamentary Procedures
- Project Record Book - Ages 13-15 and 16-18 (Word)
- Project Record Book - Ages 9-10 and 11-12 (Word)
- Public Speaking and Presentation Information
- Robeson County 4-H County Council Constitution and Bylaws
- Robeson County 4-H Leaders' Association Constitution and Bylaws
- The Great Pumpkin Contest
- The Great Pumpkin Contest Application
Extension Programs at NC State University
Newsletters
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2014, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2014, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2015, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2015, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2016, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2016, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2019, March
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