Program Opportunity for Teens to Mentor Younger Youth
Mentoring is a great opportunity to reach youth and adults as well to help lead, support, and engage others …
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.
SMART Goals & Vision Board
Since we are only a few days into the new year, there is still time for you to start …
NEW - Livestock 4-H Club
Do you have a youth interested in animals but don’t know where to begin to help them pursue their …
True Leaders in 4-H: Nikki Tuttle
This week’s True Leader in 4-H is Union County Teen Council President, Nikki Tuttle. Nikki has been a part …
Enrollment Season for 4-H Begins on January 1
Now is the perfect time to start discussing your child’s participation in Union County 4-H? The new 4-H year …
Union County 4-H Seeks New Community Partners for FIRST PROGRAM
Have you heard the good news? Union County 4-H was selected as a recipient of the FIRST LEGO Foundation …
4-H Prepares High-School Students for Their Future
It is never too soon for a young person to start thinking about his or her future after graduating …
4-H Livestock Interest Meeting
If you have any children, ages 5-18, who are interested in becoming involved in the 4-H Youth Livestock program, …
Winter Break With 4-H
Parents, are you thinking about activities to keep your young people busy this winter break? For the first time, …
Three Ways to Remember Gratitude
In the month of November, many people use this as a time to reflect and find things to show …
November Means 4-H SPIN Clubs
This month, Union County 4-H will introduce two new 4-H SPIN (special interest) clubs. SPIN clubs are a new …
2019 4-H Paper Clover Campaign
Every year, 4-Her’s in Union participate in a number of 4-H programs to help position them with the skills …
True Leaders in 4-H: Ethan Carr
This week’s true leader in 4-H is 14-year-old Ethan Carr. He has been a member of Union County 4-H …
October 2019: National 4-H Is a Success
Union County 4-H is in full swing celebrating another National 4-H Week! We are mid-way through the week, and …
True Leaders in 4-H: Samantha Taylor
In honor of National 4-H Week, we want to recognize an individual who is a 4-H alumni and club …
National 4H Week Inspires Kids to Do Great Things!
Next week kicks off the highly anticipated National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni …
True Leaders in 4-H: Kendall Kennedy
This week we’re highlighting Kendall Kennedy as our True Leader in 4-H. She’s a 16-year-old Union County 4-H member …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Union County 4-H recognizes National 4-H Week in October
The anticipation is building for National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the …
True Leaders in 4-H: Hannah Spicer
Meet Hannah Spicer, a 13-year-old Union County 4-H member of the LEAPS 4-H Club. She has been a part …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
4-H Clubs and Groups
4-H Enrollment:: Join Today!
4-H Expo
- 2019 4-H Bake Off Entry Form
- 2019 4-H Bake Off Rules
- 2019 4-H Club Display Booth Competition Rules
- 2019 4-H Livestock Show Entry Form
- 2019 4-H Livestock Show Rules
- 2019 4-H Poultry/Rabbit/Duck Show Entry Form
- 2019 Creative Arts Competition Entry Form
- 2019 Creative Arts Competition Rules
4-H Grows in Union County: Stories, Tips, & Resources
- 4-H Project Record Book:: Presentation Guide
- 4-H Project Record Forms
- Achievement Plan
- Cloverbud Project Record Form
- Project Record Book Guide to Success
- Union County 4-H TShirt Order Form
4-H School Enrichment
4-H Special Interest Programs
4-H Volunteer Forms and Information
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 4-H Camps and Centers
- 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- 4-H Youth Opportunities in Crop, Horticulture, and Soil Science
Partnerships and Organizations
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