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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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2023 4-H Overnight Camp

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Dear 4-H Family, North Carolina 4-H utilizes an enrollment system for all new and existing 4-H members and volunteers. The …

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Re-Enroll in 4-HOnline for 2022!

Dear 4-H Family, North Carolina 4-H utilizes an enrollment system for all new and existing 4-H members and volunteers. The …

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Iredell County Fair

85th Year 2021 Iredell County Agricultural Fair Friday, September 3 thru Saturday, September 11, 2021 Vendor Application | Entry Forms | Premium Book | Entertainment General Admission …

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