We are so proud of our 4-H Seniors and all of their hard work and accomplishments. Thank you for your dedication to our 4-H program and all that you do to represent Yancey County 4-H. We hope you will take what you have learned in 4-H with you, and make the best better as you start this new chapter in your lives. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

We are excited to announce a new club coming to Yancey County 4-H! Thanks to our new volunteer, Chastity Sprinkle, we will be starting an Equine Club this summer in partnership with Bucktown Stables! The club is kicking off with a one-day workshop as part of our Summer Fun Series.

Workshop Information:

• Ages 5-9: Tuesday, June 7th
• Ages 10-18: Wednesday, June 8th
• 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Learn all about the basics of horses, including grooming, tacking and riding!
• Cost: $50
• Lunch provided

Click Here to Join the Interest List for the New Equine Club

Click Here to Sign Up for the Horse Workshop

The recent tragedy in Texas has left many families feeling anxious, scared, sad, and angry. When things like this happen, we wonder why. It’s an even bigger question coming from our kids who attend school each and every day. How do we talk to the youth in our lives about these major events to gauge how they’re handling what they hear? It’s hard to have these difficult conversations when so many large emotions are involved, but click the link below for some helpful information to help you navigate these conversations.

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Yancey County 4-H T-shirts will be available for purchase at the Extension Office starting Monday, June 20th. Shirts are $15 each. Cash or Check (Made to Yancey County 4-H) accepted. Sizes Youth Medium - Adult 3XL available.

Beef Club - Beef Club will not have a regular meeting (second Tuesday) during the month of June. Members are encouraged to attend the 4-H Night at the Asheville Tourists on that night instead! The Club will be holding several farm days during the summer, look for information from Ms. Lynn about these dates!

Livestock Club - Livestock Club will have their regular meeting (first Monday of the month) on June 6th. In July, the Club will not have a regular meeting, but will have a farm day and other meeting dates, contact David for more information. Reminder: Catawba Valley Circuit registration is due June 15th.

Sewing Club - Sewing Club will not meet during the month of June. Meetings will resume in late July or early August. More details to come at a later date!

Homeschool Club - Homeschool Club will continue to meet throughout the Summer on June 29th and July 27th.

Outdoor Adventures Club - Outdoor Adventures Club will hold their June meeting on Friday, June 3rd 9am-1pm. This trip will be a service project where club members will complete a bio-assessment of flora and fauna found in the park. If you would like to attend this trip, email Jordan (Jordan_english@ncsu.edu). The July meeting date and activity will be announced later this month, stay tuned!

Arts & Crafts Club - Arts & Crafts Club will continue to meet throughout the Summer on the second Monday of each month (June 13th and July 11th)

Longshots Club - Longshots will continue to meet throughout the Summer. Juniors practice on the 1st and 3rd Thursday's, Seniors on the 2nd and 4th Thursday's.