4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Iredell County 4-H is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest for all 4-H’ers ages 5-18! Entries are due by October …
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.
Upcoming Fall 4-H Opportunities
There are two more great 4-H opportunities coming up! Check out the descriptions and deadlines below: Hay Bale Decorating Contest Entries …
NC 4-H Virtual Craft Fair
The NC 4-H Craft Fair is going virtual! Iredell County 4-H’ers have until October 23, 2020, at 5 p.m. …
Iredell County 4-H'ers Excel in Presentations & Poultry Judging
Despite COVID-19, Iredell County 4-H’ers have had a busy and successful summer! In July, Hannah Loftin and Grant Hall both …
Going Back to School - Guidance From NCDHHS
“Going Back to School” has a whole new meaning this year — lots of changes, questions, and new routines …
Helping Your Teen With Homework Can Make All the Difference
This school year will no doubt be different as many kids will be learning virtually due to the COVID-19 …
Free Milk Give Away
In partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Borden, Cooperative Extension, and Horizon Church there will be a FREE milk giveaway …
Iredell County 4-H’ers Excel in Presentation Contest
Iredell County 4-H’ers Excel in Presentation Contest Five Iredell County 4-H members competed in the 4-H presentation contest, at both …
2020 Iredell County Agricultural Fair -- Canceled
With the full support of commissioners, Kiwanis, the County Manager’s office, and the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County …
Iredell 4-H'ers Win Big at 2020 NC Dairy Judging Contest
The Iredell County 4-H senior team placed first in the 2020 NC Dairy Judging Contest, held June 9 and …
Iredell-Informed June Edition Now Available
Check out the June Edition of “Iredell-Informed”– this month with a focus on Dairy! Iredell-Informed June 2020 Remember this edition …
May Edition of "Iredell-Informed" Newsletter
Our newest edition of “Iredell Informed” is now available on our Newsletter Archive page. This newsletter has a strawberry …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
Check Out Our NEW Newsletter Archives Page
Iredell County has developed and sent out two NEW newsletters recently, along with its already available 4-H Newsletter. “Iredell Informed” …
Impact of COVID-19 on Dairy Farms
You may have seen news stories recently about dairy farmers across the country having to dump milk, as a …
Victory Gardens: 100 Years Later, Still Important
“Now, gardeners new and old are getting online and on social media to post pictures of freshly tilled backyards, …
Food NC
Families who need help finding meals for their children ages 18 and younger can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby …
List of Local Dairy Processors
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dairy products have been hard to come by. If you, someone you know, or …
4-H Blood Drive: Thursday, March 12th
Come out on Thursday, March 12th from 2 to 6 p.m. for the Spring 4-H Blood Drive through the …
4-H Curious Cooks Workshop
Iredell County 4-H is hosting a Curious Cooks workshop on February 27, 2020, from 6–7:30 p.m. The workshop will …
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