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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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4-H parents and youth posing for a photo at a food drive drop-off location

4-H Food Drive Exceeds Goal!

During the month of March, individuals from all across our community participated in the 4-H “Caring Hearts, Helping Hands Food Drive”. …

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Drug Take Back Event

April 1st, 12 noon – 2 p.m. Improperly disposed medicines can adversely affect the environment and increase the risk of …

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4-H Food Drive Starts March 1st

New Hanover County 4-H kicks off their 3rd Annual 4-H Food Drive Caring Hearts, Helping Hands service project on 1 March …

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4-H Awards Day Celebration 2023

Congratulations to ALL of our 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters who were recognized for their outstanding achievements for 2022! On …

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4-H Enrollment 2023 Is NOW OPEN!

The 4-H Enrollment system, 4-HOnline, is now open and accepting 2023 enrollments for youth ages 5-18 and adult volunteers! You …

Cover photo for 4-H at Home: The How's & Why's of Cows

4-H at Home: The How's & Why's of Cows

Exciting activities brought to you by University of Tennessee Extension and USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. These 9 fun-fact …

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Application for Community Gardening Assistance

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Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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