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Stanly 4-H'ers Present at State Finals in Raleigh
In the spring, Stanly County 4-H revived the annual County Activity Day event. Six brave Stanly 4-H'ers stood before our panel of judges and gave 5-12 minute presentations on topics of their choosing. All six advanced to the South Central District Activity Day competition in June. Two of the six advanced to the State Finals in Raleigh - Hadley Denton and Ty Crayton. During the first day of NC 4-H Congress, Ty and Hadley gave their presentations one last time at Enloe High School in Raleigh. Ty's presentation on biomass took third place and Hadley's presentation on Horse First Aid took fifth. We could not be more proud of the Stanly 4-H'ers who represented us at District Activity Day and the State Finals competitions. Congratulations, Hadley and Ty! Now is a wonderful time for all Stanly 4-H'ers to consider doing a presentation at this spring's County Activity Day!
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Stanly County 4-H Rocky River Riders club members are REPRESENTING at the NC State 4-H Horse Show. They won the Stall Decorating Contest AND the Team Spirit Challenge!! 4-H’ers and their dedicated club leaders, Kathryn Nelson and Miranda Stroupe, have worked so hard.
We could not be more proud of them.
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4-H Leader Vickie Morton and her grand daughter Mckena Morton, sharing 4-H info with visitors at Kids Day at the Stanly Commons Farmers Market. |
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Sunny Oaks 4-H Club
Sunny Oaks 4-H Club is excited to welcome everyone back from summer break! We can’t wait to kick off a great new 4-H year at our August Club Meeting, happening Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM at Sunny Oaks Farm. Come ready to reconnect, share summer stories, and jump into the fun ahead!
We’re also thrilled to announce that Sunny Oaks 4-H will have a booth at Agri-Civic Day on Saturday, August 16! A big thank you to those who have already signed up to help. If you’re interested in volunteering at the booth, we’d love to have you!
Please email Courtney at courtneyswain06@gmail.com to get involved.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
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2025 4-H & FFA Safety Contest
North Carolina Farm Bureau is announcing it's 2025 4-H and FFA Youth Safety Video Contest. We have increased the dollar value of the prizes for this year’s contest to help provide financial incentive for those Chapters and Clubs who participate. Who doesn’t love a little extra cash to go along with promoting safety?
This contest is for active 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters,.
Record a 30 second TikTok style video focusing on Sun Safety. Be creative - this is your opportunity to shine! Please record your video vertically. Submit your video by 5 pm on September 1st, 2025.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 on NCFB Social Media Platforms - Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 videos: 1st place - $500 for the club or chapter + swag bags for the video production team, 2nd place - $250 for the club or chapter + swag bags for the video production team, 3rd place - $150 for the club or chapter + swag bags for the video production team.
Find the application and more details here.
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The 4-H Farm Credit Showmanship Circuit
is a series of livestock shows organized by Randolph, Stanly/Anson, Cumberland, Cabarrus, Richmond, chatham, Lee, Union, Moore/Montgomery, Robeson Counties where participants earn points for their performance in showmanship classes. These points accumulate throughout the season, and 4-H'ers with the most points at the end are recognized as regional winners.
Showmanship circuits aim to develop youth's animal handling skills, knowledge, and presentation abilities. They also encourage participation in multiple shows throughout the year.
Make plans to check out the Stanly/Anson show on August 15th and 16th as part of the 2025 Ag Day event at the Farm Bureau Livestock Arena.
The deadline to register for the 2025 Showmanship Circuit has passed, but it's a great time to think about registering for next year and checking out a livestock show from the audience to see how it all goes down!
Dates and locations for other upcoming livestock shows can be found here.
If you have questions and want to learn even more, contact Stanly Livestock Agent, Katelyn Stegall at Katelyn_Stegall@ncsu.edu or 704.983.3987 |
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Volunteer Opportunity!
Calling all 4-H'ers 10 and up! Would you like to be part of the team that keeps the Rocky River Youth Livestock Classic Livestock Show rolling?! Can you commit at least 30 minutes on Saturday, August 16th to work alongside the Stanly Cooperative Extension team?!
Contact Livestock Agent, Katelyn Stegall at Katelyn_Stegall@ncsu.edu to apply to become an Arena Sweeper!
Picture this - the sheep have left the arena and it's time for the goats. The sheep can't clean up after themselves, but the goats deserve a pristine show arena too! That's where you come in. Arena sweepers to the rescue! You've been trained, and given top of the line tools (a rake and a bucket). You rush out like a bolt of lightening and make that arena floor fit for a deserving goat! The crowd goes wild! All the animals say thank you. You feel like a million bucks. |
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Ag Day 2025 is an annual celebration of Agriculture in Stanly County hosted by the Friends of the Agri-Civic Center.
on August 16th from 9am-4pm at Farm Bureau Livestock Arena at 10:30am! Free family event with food trucks, educational vendors and fun. Our Stanly Extension office will be there including many 4-H Clubs. Plan to watch the Rocky River Youth Livestock Classic Livestock Show.
For more information, call 704-983.3666 or email event coordinator, Annie Brown, at acbrown@stanlycountync.gov
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Dr. Kim Ingold 4-h Photography Contest
Hey 4-H'ers, do you love taking pictures? Well, here's your chance to show off your awesome photography skills! Consider entering this contest! We want to see your best shots. Whether you've captured a fun moment at a club meeting, a cool animal project, a beautiful sunset from camp, or anything that caught your eye, we want to see it! To enter, just go to the NC 4-H Photo Contest Website that is linked below to see all of the rules and directions. Get those cameras ready and start snapping!
All entries are due by September 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST and must be submitted online at the link below.
All participants must be enrolled and approved in 4-HOnline
NC4HPhotoContestWebsite |
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NC Student Film Festival
The film festival is for North Carolina middle school, high school, and undergraduate students. Films can be of any genre and must be under 15 minutes to be considered. Our prompt is that we are looking for films that uplift counties and local governments. Submissions are being accepted through January 15th and the festival will be in Raleigh next May.
Films that are selected to be a part of the 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival will have the opportunity to be awarded a prize package valued up to $1,000.
Additional Information For Submissions |
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Hurricane season is here in North Carolina! Before the storms arrive, talk with your household about the importance of keeping a go-bag and how to keep important items safe. Keep copies of IDs, birth certificates, insurance cards, and medical information in waterproof bags. What other items do you keep in your go bag?
#HurricanePrepNC
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Community Engagement Volunteer Opportunity
Do you love connecting with people and believe in the power of positive youth development? Stanly County 4-H is seeking an enthusiastic Community Engagement volunteer!
This rewarding role involves promoting our blossoming 4-H program at community events and sharing the incredible benefits of 4-H with families. Must be 21 or older, and evening and weekend availability is important.
Make a real difference in the lives of young people and help our 4-H program grow! Learn more by contacting Mandy Smith-Thompson at 704-983-3987 or smith-thompson@ncsu.edu |
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4-H Volunteer Leadership Series
We are excited to share a series of wonderful learning opportunities for any adults working with 4-H youth. The following trainings will be held from 6:30PM-7:30PM virtually via Zoom and in-person at Lee County 4-H Office.
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Aug 15 - Generational Differences and How to Cross Lines
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Sept 2 - Volunteer Self-Care
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Oct 7 - STEM Play
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Nov 5 - Chartered!
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Dec 9 - Christmas Party & Club Progress Reports
Register at 4Honline.com |
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Join a 4-H Club!
In just 2 years' time, Stanly 4-H has grown from 1 club to 4 with one on the way! Any 4-H member is welcome to join any of these clubs - you can even participate in multiple clubs!
- Sunny Oaks Farm Club: Sunny Oaks Farm club will meet at 6:00 PM on August 20 at Sunny Oaks Farm in Albemarle. Follow their Facebook page to learn about upcoming meetings.
- Rocky River Riders Club: Meets the second Friday of each month at 6 p.m. at West Stanly Saddle Club. See full 2025 meeting schedule below.
- Stanly County Rabbit Rangers Club: Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. The April meeting will take place at Stanly Community College.
- General Interest Club: Meets the first Thursday of each month at 5PM at the Stanly Agri-Civic Center
Contact our office or click here to learn more about Stanly 4-H Clubs. |
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Rocky River Riders 2025 Meeting Schedule
Is your 4-H'er interested in horses?? All horse-loving 4-H'ers should consider joining the Rocky River Riders Club. Club members will be competing in the 4-H Horse Bowl on January 25 and will host a Horse Bowl Practice on January 3. Rocky River Riders club typically meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 6pm, and will host all 2025 meetings at a new meeting location - West Stanly Saddle Club located at 13154 Saddle Club Rd in Oakboro. The 2025 meeting schedule is listed below:
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