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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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Livestock Team Competes

The Stokes/Rockingham 4-H Livestock Team competed in the 2023 NC 4-H Livestock Contests July 26-28, 2023. Twelve 4-Hers from Stokes …

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