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April 2026 |
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Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock Show and Sale |
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The 89th Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock Show and Sale will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at the Edgecombe Arena. This event brings together 4-H youth from Halifax, Edgecombe, and Nash Counties who have worked hard over the past several months caring for and preparing their animals. It’s always a great opportunity for them to showcase their dedication, learn valuable life skills, and gain confidence in the ring.
We would love for our community to come out, support our youth, and see all of their hard work in action!
For more information, click the link below. |
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Hugs & Hanging Baskets 🌸 |
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with something beautiful that gives back! Halifax County 4-H is partnering with Littleton Plant Farm for our Hugs & Hanging Baskets fundraiser. Every purchase supports local 4-H youth and helps fund hands-on programming across the county, as well as assists youth with the cost of participating in district and state 4-H events and activities.
🗓 Order deadline: Friday, April 24
📦 Pickup: Tuesday, May 5 at the Halifax Extension Office
Call 252-532-6151 or email halifaxcountync4h@gmail.com to reserve your gorgeous hanging basket—just in time to celebrate the wonderful mothers in your life! 💗 |
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⚡️Presentation Power Up! 📣 |
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Public speaking and presentations help youth build confidence, leadership, and communication skills that last a lifetime. Join us for Presentation Workshops to prepare and polish your presentation in a fun, supportive setting.
Youth are encouraged to attend our prep session on April 23 to learn tips, organize ideas, and practice. Then take the stage at County Activity Day on May 7, which will serve as a final dress rehearsal before District Activity Day.
We can’t wait to see you share your talents and creativity! 🎤🍀 |
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☀️ Halifax County 4-H Rural Life Summer Camps ☀️ |
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Get ready for an unforgettable summer!
☀️ Summer Day Camp registration is officially open and spots are already filling up fast.
Be sure to review each camp week carefully for transportation details and any additional field trip costs that may apply. We encourage you to go ahead and secure your child’s spot now before sessions fill up—we can’t wait for an amazing summer!
Click the link below for more information on camp themes, transportation, and scholarship opportunities. |
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WHEP Club Interest Meeting |
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Curious about wildlife and the great outdoors? 🦉🌿 Join us for an upcoming interest meeting to learn all about the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP)!
WHEP is a fun, hands-on program where youth learn how to identify different types of wildlife, understand their habitats, and discover how to care for and protect the natural world around them. Through games, activities, and team challenges, participants build real-life skills while exploring forests, fields, and everything in between—it’s perfect for kids who love animals, being outside, or just getting their hands a little dirty!
Come find out what it’s all about, meet leaders, and see if WHEP is a good fit for your child.
📍 4-H Rural Life Center
13763 NC-903, Halifax, NC 27839
📅 April 14th
⏰ 6:00 PM
We’d love to see you there! |
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Scholarship Opportunity |
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The Halifax County Cattlemen’s Association has opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program, designed to support students from Halifax County or those attending high schools within the county who are pursuing degrees in agricultural-related majors. |
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Agriculture and Pesticides |
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All pesticide license holders need to attend this new class before their recertification date. More classes will be available this fall. Use the LEARN MORE button below to keep up with all important class dates as available. |
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Job Openings |
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We are looking for a regional Horticulture agent to serve Halifax, Edgecombe, and Northampton Counties. Please come join our team! |
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Family and Consumer Sciences |
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Food Preservation Class Series |
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Join the Halifax County Cooperative Extension for hands-on summer food preservation workshops to learn safe techniques for canning fresh strawberry jam, sweet corn, and homemade salsa.
May 21 Jams & Jellies
June 24 Pressure Canning
July 16 Water Bath Canning
All classes will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m in the Halifax County Cooperative Extension kitchen. Class fee is $10.00 and registration is require. Space is limited.
For more information, contact EB Odom, eb_odom@ncsu.edu.
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Free Diabetes Education
Do you need help better managing your diabetes? Health Extension for Diabetes is for people who have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
The program provides participants with:
Group members meet for 1 hour every other week for 8 sessions to learn about diabetes with optional support group meetings in between to share successes, and challenges.
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Halifax County Center
P.O. Box 37
359 Ferrell Lane
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 583-5161
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Halifax County Center, 359 Ferrell Ln, Halifax, NC 27839, United States
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