Happy New Year!

As a new year begins, many people create new resolutions. We encourage you to build a 4-H New Year's resolution for 2024! Let's commit to continue "making the best better" in 2024!

2023 Project Record Books & Portfolios Due!

The due date for turning in 2023 4-H Project Record Books and Portfolios is February 9th, 2024!

Need help completing your record book? Not sure how to complete a record book? Plan to attend our Project Record Book 101 workshop to get help putting your record book together for judging! The workshop will take place on Thursday, January 18th from 9:00am-5:00pm. This is a drop-in workshop, so you can stop by at any time during these hours to get one-on-one help from Ms. Jordan!

Project Record Book FAQ's:
1. What is a Project Record Book? A 4-H Project Record Book is a written record of what all a 4-H member has completed and participated in over the past year.

2. Why should I complete a Project Record Book? Completing project record books teaches youth skills such as organization, record keeping and more! In addition to helping teach youth essential life skills, youth also have the opportunity to win awards for their records! Project Records are judged at the District and State level. 4-H’ers have the opportunity to win Gold, Silver, or Bronze at each level, with many winners receiving a monetary award.

3. What do I get for turning in a Project Record Book? 4-H Members ages 8 and up will receive $25, just for turning in a complete project record book that follows all the guidelines (in addition to the prizes and awards mentioned above)!

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New 4-H Horse Project!

Does your child have a passion for horses? Join the Yancey County 4-H Horse Project. In this project youth will participate on a competitive equine team in unmounted competitions such as horse bowl, and more!

This project is the perfect opportunity to learn everything you need to know about horses. If you ever want to raise or own one, this is the way to start!

Join us for an interest meeting on Tuesday, January 30th at 5:30pm at the Yancey County Senior Center to learn more!

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2024 Dairy Beef Feeder Steer Project Interest Meeting

The WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program is designed to introduce youth to livestock showing, feeding, and care. Participants in the program will be provided a dairy calf that they will feed and care for at their home or another approved facility from March through the 2024 Mountain State Fair when the calves are sold. Participants will attend an informational orientation to prepare them for their project, participate in other events/clinics where they will work with their calf, and conclude their project by showing and selling their calves at the WNC Mountain State Fair.

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Time for 2024
Re-enrollment!

Now Hiring!

Would to like to make a difference in the lives of Yancey County citizens? North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center is now hiring for two position opportunities. Join our team!

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Join us for 4-H Overnight Camp in 2024!

It is that time of year to start planning for 4-H overnight camp! Time flies, and summer will be here before you know it! In 2024, we will be camping at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville, NC. Reserve your space today so that your child will have a week full of fun at
4-H camp in 2024, an experience they will never forget!

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4-H News: Stuffed Animal Drive a Success!

Change to Office Hours

The Yancey County Cooperative Extension Office now has new hours. We are open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

What can I do with 4-H?

As a new  year begins, we hope you will find a 4-H club to keep your kids learning and having fun year-round! Check out all of the opportunities below.


Sewing Club - Open to youth ages 5-18 of all skill levels! Learn the basics of sewing and craft your own creations to take home. Youth learn hand sewing and machine sewing techniques. Meeting occur on the second and third Tuesday's at 5:30pm. Continually accepting new members.

Arts & Crafts Club - Explore your creative side, learning about all avenues of arts & crafts! Open to youth ages 5-18. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 4:00pm at the Yancey Extension Office. Continually accepting new members.

Lego Club - Open to youth ages 5-18 in Yancey County! Youth will participate in a variety of LEGO challenges, creating their own builds and expressing their creativity, all while making new friends! Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm. Continually accepting new members.

Outdoor Adventures Club - Learn about natural resources, wildlife, hiking, environmental science and more! Youth have opportunities to attend several trips including hiking, outdoor cooking, kayaking and more! Open to youth ages 8-18. Regular Club Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm, with additional field trips as announced. Continually accepting new members.

Livestock Club - Does your child like animals, but you aren’t ready to start your own livestock projects at home? The Yancey County 4-H Livestock Club provides an opportunity for youth to learn more about livestock species, without having to own an animal, called Livestock Skillathon. Open to youth ages 8-18. Livestock Club meets on the first and third Monday's at 4:30pm at the Yancey Extension Office. Continually accepting new members.

STEM Club - Learn about all things science, robotics, engineering and more! Open to youth ages 8-18. Youth who participate in this program have the opportunity to attend NC 4-H Electric Congress in July of each year! Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 5:30pm at the Yancey Extension Office. Continually accepting new members.

Cooking Club - This club will teach youth about kitchen safety, nutrition, culinary skills and more! Open to youth ages 8-18. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the Burnsville Reconciliation House. Currently on a waitlist.

Longshots - Learn about firearm education, safety, and participate in shooting sports activities, including shotgun, rifle and archery.  Youth have the opportunity to participate in regional, district and state competitions. Open to youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1st of the current year). Club enrollment period is January - February each year. Club is currently on a waitlist.

NEW Horse Project- In this project youth will participate on a competitive equine team in unmounted competitions such as horse bowl, and more! This project is the perfect opportunity to learn everything you need to know about horses. If you ever want to raise or own one, this is the way to start! Open to youth ages 8-18.