Public Speaking
According to Education Week, having good oral communication skills is ranked at the top of lists of skills sought …
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.
Jackson County 4-H Clubs
Cloverbuds – Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 3:45–5 p.m. Explorers Club – Meets the 2nd and …
Jackson County 4-H Achievement Night Carnival! February 25, 2019
Join Jackson County 4-H for a fun-filled evening of carnival games, a slide show, and recognition. Learn all about …
4-H: Ways to Be Involved
4-H is about learning. 4-H is about belonging. 4-H is about self-confidence. Get involved in Jackson County 4-H. Take …
Mountain Youth Talent Contests Qualifications, Rules, and Guidelines - 2017
Mountain Youth Talent Contests Qualifications, Rules, and Guidelines (Revised 3/2017) The purpose of the Mountain Youth Talent Contest is to discover, …
Jackson County 4-H Horse Bowl Team Wins First Place at District Competition
The newly formed Jackson County 4-H Horse Bowl Team competed at the District Competition on February 11th and took …
Swain County 4-H Fruit Tree & Berry Plant Sale
The Swain County 4-H Fruit Tree & Berry Sale is Back! Order …
4-H News - Did You Make a to-Do List Today?
Did you make a To Do list today? I did. Most of us know that planning helps make our …
Public Speaking
Public Speaking Public speaking is considered an important professional skill. Public speaking is also ranked as a high anxiety experience …
Traditional Mountain Music Is Alive and Well in Jackson County
Traditional mountain music is alive and well in Jackson County and 4-H is helping to support it. Again this …
What Do the Four H's Stand For?
Someone asked me recently “what do the four H’s stand for?” They represent Head, Heart, Hands and Health and …
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