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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

	Litter Field Day February 3rd, 2012 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monroe, NC
	Information on litter and soil sampling, understanding analysis, litter record keeping, nutrient management and Spreader calibration demonstration. ... 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

September 2011 Lawns, Gardens, and Such...
Posted September 20th, 2011 in Agriculture & Food: Commercial Horticulture, Nursery, & Turf

During September, rains will likely create standing water in areas within or near your yard. Those water sources become the breeding grounds for mosquitoes. As people try to spend more time outdoors, they are more likely to get bitten by mosquitoes. This certainly doesn't mean that you're likely to get mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The rains will inevitably lead to increased mosquito activity and it ... MORE

Causes of Childhood Obesity
Posted August 8th, 2011 in Health & Nutrition

What causes childhood obesity? According to the “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” (CDC), Childhood obesity is the result of eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Why focus on food and physical activity environments? There are a variety of environmental factors that determine whether or not the healthy choice is the easy choice for children and their parents. It can be difficult for children to make healthy food choices and get enough physical ... MORE

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