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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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2023 Fall Pen Pal Program

Connect with an international peer from around the globe and make a new friend this Fall! Participants will: Learn and …

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