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Extension & 4-H News

August 2026

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Is Fall a Good Time to Test Your Soil

Before you add fertilizer, lime, or other amendments to your garden, a soil test can tell you what your soil actually needs.
Instead of guessing what your soil needs, test it first and fertilize with confidence.


Test Your Soil
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4-H Grows More Than You Think

4-H is more than an extracurricularβ€”it's an opportunity to grow!4-H helps kids build confidence, leadership skills, friendships, and valuable life skills while exploring their interests and having fun. Sign your kid up today!


Learn About 4-H
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Fall Gardening
Now is the time to start thinking about your fall garden. There are at least five things you need to do in September so you can have garden fresh vegetables during the cooler months.


Five Things to Do in Your Garden
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4-H is more than an extracurricularβ€”it’s an opportunity to grow! 4-H helps kids build confidence, leadership skills, friendships, and valuable life skills while exploring their interests and having fun. Parents, consider enrolling your child in 4-H and give them a chance to learn, lead, serve, and grow!


Learn What 4-H Can Do For Your Child
image of tomato contest winner with his prize winning tomato

Who has the biggest tomato in Graham County?


The results are in, and we’re excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Graham County Cooperative Extension Biggest Tomato Contest! 

Full Article
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4-H Spurs & Burrs: Getting Back in the Saddle for Horse Bowl!


🐎 Ready to Join the Team?

Whether you've been riding horses for years or simply love learning about them, West District 4-H Horse Bowl is a great opportunity to take your horse knowledge to the next level!

Practice will resume in October, so now is the time to dust off those horse books, sharpen your knowledge, and get ready to study, buzz, and compete!


Want to learn more or join us for practice?
Contact the Graham County 4-H Office for upcoming practice dates and information @ 828.479.7979.


4-H FRIDAY CHALLENGES ARE COMING!


This September, 4-H is challenging Graham County youth to try something new, test their skills, explore the outdoors, and share what they know!

You do not have to be a 4-H member to participate. Each challenge takes just a few minutes and can be completed at home, school, or wherever your adventures take you.


                      Challenge                         Your Mission
πŸ€ Week 1    Try Something New       Try a new activity, food, skill, or experience.
πŸ† Week 2    60-Second Challenge    Test your speed and see what you can accomplish in one minute!
🌲 Week 3    Nature Detective             Find and identify 3 things in nature.
⭐ Week 4    Teach Me Something    Teach someone a skill you know.


πŸ“Έ WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

Watch the Graham County 4-H Facebook page each Friday for the full challenge.

Complete the challenge, take a picture or video, and share your experience with us.


Find Your 4-H

Learn it. Do it. Lead it.



πŸ“… Upcoming Events

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AgOptions Grant Informational Workshop

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Graham County Center

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Beef Cattle Workshop

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Graham County Extension Center

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4-H Poultry Show

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Graham County Farmer's Market, 80 Knight Street

MORE DETAILS

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 - Graham County Center, 39 S Main St, Robbinsville, NC 28771, United States
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