National 4-H Week

This year’s National 4-H Week is October 5–11, and the theme is Beyond Ready! 

National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate the impact of 4-H and the ways it helps young people prepare for college, careers, and life. Across North Carolina, 4-H members, alumni, volunteers, and supporters will come together to showcase how 4-H youth are not just ready for the future, but how they are Beyond Ready.

Join us in celebration throughout the week by checking out the theme of each day below!

NC State Fair

The 2025 NC State Fair is October 16-26th in Raleigh, NC! Click the link below to see the event schedule and see how this event celebrates North Carolina's culture and agricultural roots with competitions, livestock shows, food and more!

West District Fall Volunteer Conference

4-H News: 2025 WNC Dairy Steer Project Concludes with a Record Year!

Twenty youth from eight different counties in WNC participated in the 2025 WNC Dairy Steer Project. This program started in May, where 4-H'ers received a bottle calf and over the next five months, would learn how to care for, raise, and show their calves. The project concluded with participants showing their calves at the NC Mountain State Fair Beef Show. The calves were sold at the end of the program and youth receive the proceeds from the sale of their calf. Many youth participants will use these funds to purchase another livestock project animal to continue furthering their knowledge of animal husbandry and livestock ownership.

This project introduces youth to livestock showing, feeding and care, and teaches many valuable life skills along the way. This year, participants received a record price per pound thanks to the generous support of many local sponsors. We would like to thank Purina & Performance Feed, WNC Beef Commission and Farm Bureau for making this program possible!

Buncombe County 4-H Needs You!

Buncombe County 4-H is currently seeking passionate adult volunteers to assist in implementing the following 4-H programs: STEM & Electricity, Cooking and Sewing classes. The time commitment is flexible with your schedule and you will be making a lasting positive impact on kids in your community!

Volunteers are the key to success in the Buncombe County 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in starting a club and becoming a club leader or just have a few hours to invest, we have challenging and fun jobs for adults who want to make a difference in the lives of Buncombe County youth! 

Contact Jordan today for more information at jordan_english@ncsu.edu or 828-255-5522.

We Want to Hear From You!

Buncombe County 4-H wants to hear from you! Click the link below to complete our 2024-25 needs assessment. This information will help us plan future programs to best serve Buncombe County youth and families!