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North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less January 30th, 2012 @ 5:15 PM - April 30th, 2012 @ 6:15 PM Boone, NC
	Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weight management program developed by nutrition experts at NC Cooperative Extension and NC Division of Public Health. Weekly 45 � 60 minute sessions will be offered beginning Monday, January 30 at 5:15 until April 30 at the Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd. in Boone. Cost for the entire series is $45, payable before the class begins at NC Cooperative Extension, 971 West King St., ... MORE

	2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School March 2nd, 2012 Roxboro, NC
	The 2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 according to Carl Cantaluppi, Area Horticulture Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Granville and Person Counties. THE DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 24, 2012. The school is designed to explore the art and science of growing and marketing specialty crops, and will feature many ideas for specialty crop growers to be successful in their ventures. This year�s school will ... MORE

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News

	4-H Fruit Plant Sale Posted January 26th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development
The annual 4-H Fruit Plant Sale offers berries and fruit trees to get you started on tasty summer treats. Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, grape vines and more are available. The deadline to order is March 30. Click here for the flyer and more information. ... MORE

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