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Warren County 4-H W.A.Y. program has added a new component “Sentencing Circle” to serve youth ages 6 – 18. Sentencing …
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Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
4-H Pen Buddy Project
It’s Virtual, Exciting & Fun!!!! 4-H Pen Buddy Project provides the perfect opportunity for youth to meet a Warren …
Do It Yourself (DIY) 4-H Cool Crafts
DIY 4-H Cool Craft Camp will be held three-days and filled with materials to create and design your own …
Read! Lead! Succeed for Younger Youth
Parents, are you looking for cool ways to introduce your child to reading? Warren County 4-H has a new …
Read! Lead! Succeed! 4-H Ambassadors
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Warren County 4-H Summer Palooza'20
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That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
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Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting -- What's the Difference?
Confused about the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? There are important distinction between each of these seemingly similar …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Fermentology Mini-Seminars
Interested in fermentology? Join the experts for a series of short talks about the culture, history, and science behind …
Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …
Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing
Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …
Minimizing Risk While Grocery Store Shopping
Wondering how to minimize risk while shopping? Check out these new videos in English and Spanish on how to …
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