North Carolina Youth Institute

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is delighted to invite high school youth to participate in the North Carolina Youth Institute on Friday, April 5th, 2019. This program is part of the Global Youth Institute and World Food Prize and provides a platform for students to research and give recommendations to solve key global challenges that range from food insecurity, access to potable water, poverty, human rights and more.

To participate, students research a global issue and write a two-three page paper under the supervision of a teacher/mentor (using these downloadable guidelines). Each teacher/mentor must register their student delegate nominee(s) and submit each student's research paper online by March 1, 2019. 9-12th grade students in the 2018-2019 school year are eligible to apply.

On April 5th, students attend the day-long program at NC State University and share their research paper among peers and a panel of judges. Hands-on workshops, field trips, keynotes and career development will round out the event. There is no registration cost to participate in the Institute, however, both student and teacher/mentor participants must organize their own transportation to and from the event in Raleigh, NC.

 The Global Youth Institute: the top students at the North Carolina Youth Institute will be competitively selected to represent the State of North Carolina as delegates at the Global Youth Institute, held in Des Moines, Iowa in October 2019. There, they will join 400 other outstanding high school students and teachers from across the United States and around the world for an exciting three-day program to interact with Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates and the more than 1,000 global leaders from 65 countries attending the World Food Prize's annual international symposium.

The North Carolina Youth Institute is hosted by North Carolina State University with the generous support of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, and North Carolina 4-H. For more information on how to participate in the North Carolina Youth Institute, contact the North Carolina State Coordinator Dr. Lori Unruh Snyder at lori_snyder@ncsu.edu or at (919) 515-4070.

North Carolina State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

Did you know that the average worker bee lives for just five to six weeks. During this time, she’ll produce around a twelfth of a teaspoon of honey! Two million flowers have to be visited to gather enough nectar to make one pound of honey!

4-H'ers are invited to explore more about the fascinating story of the hardworking honey bee by participating in the North Carolina 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. The essay provides a platform for youth to creatively express their working knowledge and research of the craft of beekeeping. The 2019 Essay Topic is "Honey Varietals, State to State" Each jar of honey reflects an unrepeatable combination of climate, soil, weather and flowers. Each state has unique honey varietals that beekeepers can market to their customers. Please identify one unique varietal to your state and discuss the flower’s uniqueness and how beekeepers can effectively market that varietal. In your essay, please include a photo of the varietal’s flower, an interview with a local beekeeper who collects this varietal and a recipe that highlights the varietal.

Essays must be emailed to Amy by Wednesday - February 13 @ 5pm.  amy_lucas@ncsu.edu

Beekeeping Essay Flyer

8th Annual 4-H Ski & Snowboard Trip

8th Annual 4-H Ski & Snowboard trip is scheduled for Friday, February 8th. Open to youth and adults 12+ (under 12 requires a parent/guardian) Cost: $40 Ski - $45 Snowboard {includes equipment & lift ticket} (**Dinner on your own at the snack bar or $8 for Chic-Fil-A**) Clothing rental is separate. Deadline to register: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 **You are not considered registered until you have paid the registration fee and all forms have been received**
Forms can be found on the 4-H Facebook page or the Alleghany Extension Website under the 4-H tab on the left | alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu
Google Registration Form - https://goo.gl/forms/E5l0jmvaXVGgrT663

NC 4-H Honor Club

What is the NC 4-H Honor Club? 
The North Carolina 4-H Honor Club was organized in 1931 by Mr. L.R. Harrill as a way to develop a statewide 4-H service organization. Today, the NC 4-H Honor Club has almost 3000 members from across the state and nation.

Why be a part of Honor Club? 
Being a North Carolina 4-H Honor Club member is more than just an honor. It is the chance to give back to the 4-H program a small part of the knowledge and skills that the 4-H program helped to develop. Honor Club is looking for members who want to have this chance to contribute to the club’s motto – Service.

How do I join the NC 4-H Honor Club? 

 NC 4-H Honor Club Application

Membership in the North Carolina 4-H Honor Club is bestowed upon those 4-H’ers who have exhibited outstanding 4-H citizenship and leadership throughout their 4-H career. An Honor Club member continues to provide leadership and service to the total 4-H program throughout life. You must have completed three or more years of 4-H club work and shall be at least 16 years of age and not more than 20 years of age on January 1 of the year of application. 

The total number of applicants inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club shall be limited to .5% of the current enrollment of North Carolina 4-H members.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY 25, 2019 - 5 PM to Amy

North Central District 4-H Horse Bowl Volunteers Needed

The  4-H horse bowl contest will be held on Saturday, February 9th at the Guilford County Extension Office.

We are in need of volunteers to be door keepers, individual score keepers and  team score keepers.  

We are planning to run 2 rooms so we will need 2 door keepers, 2 individual score keepers, 2 team score keepers, 2 moderators and 4 judges. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers.  

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Extension Office @ 336-372-5597 or email Amy @ amy_lucas@ncsu.edu

Wishing everyone a Spooktacular Halloween

We just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween.  Take a look at these last minute tips to help keep you little ghost or goblin safe!

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

4-H FALL FUN DAY!

Hello, North Central District 4-Hers!

Your NCD district officers are very excited to announce our very first 4-H Fall Fun Day!

Get ready for fun, friends, and learning! Make sure to bring your clover spirit!

When:   November 3rd, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Where:  N.C. Cooperative Extension,
              Forsyth County Center
              1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Cost:   $10

Registration deadline: October 19th

Ages: 11-18 (must be 11 as of January 1, 2018)

For our service project, we will ask that each 4-H'er to bring in an item (or more) of canned food!

If you are interested in leading a workshop during Fall Fun Day please contact Amy to submit your proposal!

Proposals due by October 19th.

For more information or to register, contact the Extension Office @ 336-372-5597

Fall into 4-H FUNdraiser

Join us on Monday, October 8th for a great time creating beautiful fall artwork and raising money for Alleghany 4-H at the same time!  We will meet in the 2nd floor conference room of the County Office Building (90 S. Main Street) from 6pm - 7:30pm.  All supplies are provided.

There are 2 different options to choose from:
Create one (1) 9x11 piece for $20
Create two (2) 8x10 pieces for $20
Different colors may be chosen...

Please RSVP by calling 336-372-5597 so that we can be sure to have enough supplies.

2018 Fall Plant Sale

We are now accepting orders for our 2018 Alleghany 4-H Fall Plant Sale.  

The following types of plants are being offered for purchase:

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Flowers
• Fruit Trees
• Grapes
• Herbs
• Mums
• Raspberries
• Succulents

Payment is due at the time orders are placed.  **We accept credit/debit cards for payment.  Phone orders can and will be accepted with a credit/debit card purchase**

ORDER & PAYMENT DEADLINE:

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

PLANT PICKUP DATES:

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 23rd & 24th (9am - 5pm)

ALL proceeds are used to provide scholarship opportunities for Alleghany County youth to attend 4-H Camp and other 4-H and Extension programming.

You may pick up an order form at the Extension Office or you can print an online version.

For more information, call 336-372-5597 or email Michele Hamm.

*UPDATED* Pumpkin Carving Contest

Due to the Mountain Heritage Festival being cancelled, because of Hurricane Florence, we have decided to reschedule our contest.

The new deadline date for submitting your entry is now Friday, October 19th.

The Best of Show judging will now be online.  We will post pictures and a voting poll to decide the winner, which will be announced on October 26th.

** There are 4 age divisions: Cloverbud = ages 5-8; Junior = ages 9-12; Senior = ages 13-18; Adult = ages 19+. 

** $5 per entry ~ You can print an entry form or they are available at the Extension office.

** Pumpkins MUST be carved; they are not to be painted or otherwise decorated. 

** Pumpkins may be carved free-hand or stencils may be used.