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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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Fall Into New at the Fair

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Better Breakfast Month

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Extension Minute

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The Impact of 4-H

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11th Annual Summer Extravaganza

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If You Please…

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Summer Time Fun!

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Why Ag Literacy?

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Life Skills for Everyone

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Farmers Market Annual Meeting

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Doing It Right in the New Year

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The Gift That Keeps Giving

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It’s a Family Thing

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