Forsyth County 4-H

04/20/2026

Deadline to register is TOMORROW, April 21. Don't delay!

The Forsyth County 4-H Talent Show, Fashion R***e, and Expressive Art Contests will take place on Tuesday, April 28, starting at 6 PM. Come and show off your unique talent, showcase your sewing skills, and wow us with your expressive arts creation at the Agriculture Building (1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105).

All 4-H Members who are enrolled and approved in 4-H Online are eligible to compete.

Each event has its own 4-H Online registration - please complete and submit your registration for each event you choose to participate in. Registration will be open until Tuesday, April 21.

Why register for these events? Every 4-H Member who participates will earn money towards their Scholarship Dollars Account, and will be eligible to compete at the District Contests if you win 1st or 2nd Place.

Register for Talent Show - https://2026forsythtalent.4honline.com
Register for Fashion R***e - https://2026forsythfashion.4honline.com
Register for Expressive Arts - https://2026forsytharts.4honline.com

For more information about these contests, contact Anika Parks at [email protected].

Adults: Are you interested in being a judge? No qualifications necessary! Contact Anika Parks at the email above or call 336-703-2848 to be a part of making this day special for our participants!

04/17/2026

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to prepare youth to be ready for work and life. The success of the Paper Clover campaign has raised more than $24 million to impact local youth with the technical skills and life skills that prepare them for whatever comes their way.

Shop at any Tractor Supply Store between April 17 and May 3 to donate. 100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth.

90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally. Make any purchase at a Tractor Supply in your county to donate.

Forsyth County Tractor Supply Company Locations:
Clemmons - 7325 Thoroughbred Ln, Clemmons, NC 27012
Kernersville - 1374 Glenn Center Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
Rural Hall - 1011 Bethania-Rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC 27045
Walkertown - 5116 Walkertown Cmms Cir, Walkertown, NC 27051

04/15/2026

Did you know that over 270,000 youth participated in North Carolina 4-H activities last year? 🍀

From the youngest cloverbud to college-age students, 4-H provides learn-by-doing experiences based on youths' interests, guiding them as they develop their own pathways and passions.

Here are some more stats about the ways Extension prepares our state's youth:
🍀 31,355 youth enhanced their knowledge of leadership and personal development
🍀 22,296 youth enhanced their knowledge of technology and engineering
🍀 24,123 youth enhanced their knowledge

Read more about Extension's impact in our annual impact report: http://ncst.at/GTRY50YGxzZ"

04/07/2026

04/01/2026

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? North Carolina 4-H is officially seeking passionate, dedicated, and driven candidates for the 2026-2027 State 4-H Officer Team. Serving as a…

04/01/2026

Are you thinking of attending 4-H Summer Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center? Consider applying for a Camp Scholarship to cover partial or the full cost to attend. Review the information needed in this document (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vcVK-Z4OomWv4k3wxqi6ntA6EpMYI4-l/view), and then contact Anika Parks by April 6 at [email protected] to discuss how to submit your Camp Scholarship Application.

03/31/2026

AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) is the selection process used by North Carolina 4-H to choose youth delegates for national 4-H leadership experiences.

Through this program, 4-H members may be selected to represent North Carolina at:
~ National 4-H Congress
~ National 4-H Conference
~ National Leadership Conference

Youth ages 14–18 are eligible to participate. Age is determined as of January 1 of the current program year. Review more information on this website- https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth/awards-incentives/aire/

The deadline to submit your application to Forsyth County 4-H is Friday, May 8. Contact Anika Parks at [email protected] with any questions!

03/30/2026

Youth in North Carolina are invited to participate in the fourth annual 4-H Dog Artistic Expression Contest (https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/stokes-county-4-h/4-h-dog-artistic-expression/).

Deadline to register entries will be May 1, 2026. Entries must be received by May 15, 2026 at one of three locations. Entries are due to Burke County Extension Center, Guilford County Extension Center, or Duplin County Extension Center by May 15, 2026. Contact Anika Parks to possibly coordinate item drop-off at the Forsyth County Extension Center by Monday, May 11.

Winners will be announced at the N.C. 4-H State Presentation Finals in Raleigh on the advertised date. There are lots of prizes being awarded.

Requirements to Enter:
~ Be enrolled (and approved!) in 4-H Online for 2026
~ Enter the 4-H Dog Artistic Expression Event in 4-H Online (https://4hdog.4honline.com/)
~ Deliver ONE item per category (or less) with the appropriate tag and entry information to the Burke County Center, Guilford County Center, or Duplin County Center by May 15 OR
~ deliver them to Forsyth County Extension office by May 11

03/27/2026

This year, we have exchange delegations of young people, ages 12-18, plus adult chaperones, coming to NC from Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan! Each of these wonderful people will need their own host family to stay with. If you are able, or interested in hosting one of these delegates, we would love for you to consider applying to be a host family.

Below are the dates for each country’s delegation:

Taiwan: June 30 - July 25 (4 host families needed)
South Korea: July 20 - August 15 (3 host families needed)
Japan: July 24 - August 16 (35 host families needed)

This is an excellent way to learn more about the program and how you can be a part of a young person’s international journey.

Applications to be a host family are due by March 31!

Apply at https://www.states4hexchange.org/apply/host/. Host family selection is subject to the completion of the online application, an in-home interview, a background check, and delegate availability.

For more information, contact State Coordinator Caitlin Clineff at [email protected].

03/26/2026

Do you have a high school student curious about plants, gardens, and the science behind growing things? The Horticultural Science Summer Institute (HSSI) at NC State University is a one-week, residential, hands-on pre-college program designed to open the door to exciting careers in horticulture and plant sciences.

Participants dive into interactive workshops, from plant breeding and propagation to sustainable production and design; visit innovative farms, gardens, and greenhouses, and explore college pathways while building leadership skills and lifelong connections.

Whether you’re dreaming of discovering new genes, grafting tomatoes, or figuring out how to make flowers last longer, HSSI helps youth grow a passion into possibilities!

For more information about this summer experience please click here - https://growforit.ces.ncsu.edu/growforit-programs/hssi/

To apply for this summer experience please click here - https://reporter.ncsu.edu/link/YouthApplication?youthProgramID=CALS-HSSI2026

For additional questions about this summer experience please reach out to Liz Driscoll at [email protected]

03/25/2026

It is almost time for the annual Resource Conservation Workshop! The Forsyth Soil & Water Conservation District Board is looking to sponsor rising 10-12th grade students who might be interested in attending this Workshop.

The workshop is designed like a summer camp and takes place at NC State University. This event will run from June 14-19th.

This experience is geared towards students that are interested in Agriculture, Soil Science, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Science and/or Natural Resources.

If you or someone you know would like to apply, please reach out to Madeline Loman at [email protected] for a copy of the application.

Applications are being accepted until March 31st, and any submitted after that will not be considered.

03/24/2026

We're hiring! Come join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center as the 4-H Agent. The 4-H Extension Agent has the primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating 4-H programs that will meet the needs of the county population. They will support the mission of the 4-H organization--developing youth and the adults who work with them to realize their full potential and become effective, contributing citizens through participation in research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences. Submit your application here: go.ncsu.edu/hiring4-hforsyth