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Why 4-H’ers Should Complete the North Carolina 4-H Achievement Plan

Each winter, Union County 4-H youth are asked to look back over the past year, to think about what they’ve done, learned, and experienced. Reflection is one of the most valuable life skills we can…

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What Makes 4-H Different From School Clubs or Sports?

Choosing the right activity for your child is no easy decision. Sports teach teamwork. School clubs build routines. Arts and music foster self-expression. But what if there was one program that could…

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Union County 4-H: Kids Voting Election Wrap-Up

Union County 4-H: Kids Voting NC 4-H Election Wrap-UpEmpowering the Next Generation of Voters Through Hands-On Civic EngagementUnion County 4-H proudly participated in this year’s Kids Voting NC 4-H…

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New Trees at Stallings Elementary

New nonprofit gifts trees to Stallings Elementary If it’s true that the best way to teach is by example, then students at Stallings Elementary School received a valuable lesson in nurturing and…

Union County 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Union County 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest Get ready for a spooktacular time at our first-ever Pumpkin Decorating Contest!This year, we invite all Union County 4-H members to showcase their…

Union County Youth Engagement Opportunity for the 2024 Election

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County’s 4-H Youth Development Program invites Union County Youth to participate in a short-term club that will engage, empower, and develop them as leaders during…

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Small Farms Week

This week, March 21 - 26, is Small Farms Week at North Carolina A&T State University and we, at the Union County Extension Center would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our small…

Women in Stem

March is recognized as International Women’s Month. I wanted to bring light to women in STEM careers and Union County 4-H’s effort to provide girls as well as boys with the opportunity to gain…

How to Practice Mindfulness

According to 4-H research, 45% of teens have dealt with excessive stress, and 64% fear that the stress of living through COVID-19 will have long-term implications for their mental health,” 4-H.org…

How to Create a Vision Board

Since we are only a few days into the new year, there is still time for you to think about your goals. In 4-H, we strive to instill a very important life skill of goal setting, not just any goal…