Alamance County 4-H

04/02/2026

To help keep everyone informed and connected, we will now begin piloting the BAND app for all things Alamance County 4-H!

BAND is a free platform that allows us to share announcements, event reminders, photos, and important updates all in one place. Families can easily check posts, RSVP to events, and receive notifications so they never miss important information.

We encourage all Alamance County 4-H members and families to download the BAND app and join our group to stay up to date with everything happening in our program!

How to Join Alamance County 4-H BAND:

1. Download the BAND app from the App Store or search the platform on your computer.
2. Open the app/webpage and create a free account (you can sign up with email, phone number, or an existing social account).
3. Tap “Search” and enter the name of our 4-H group, or use this link: https://band.us/
4. Tap “Join” to request access to the group.
5. Turn on notifications so you’ll receive updates about meetings, events, and announcements.

Once you’ve joined, you’ll be able to see all posts, upcoming events, and reminders in one convenient place!

***BAND will not replace 4-H Online or any other method used to collect personal information from 4-H members or register for 4-H events***

Alamance County 4-H is a youth development program for ages 5-18. We are part of the NC Cooperative Extension and 4-H is free to join! Want to learn more? Visit our website: https://alamance.ces.ncsu.edu/

04/01/2026

This summer, Alamance County 4-H will be attending Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp from July 5 - 10! ⛺📣

Please complete this form to indicate your intent to attend BJP this summer during the dates listed above: https://go.ncsu.edu/bjp2026new

❗THIS FORM IS NOT A REGISTRATION FOR CAMP❗

This form will stay open until Monday, April 20th. Once it closes, I will reach out to those who completed the form to discuss logistics (4-H Online registration, required forms, financial assistance, etc.).

This summer, Alamance County will be attending BJP from July 5 - 10! While this form does not serve as an official registration, completion of this form does indicate your intent to attend BJP this summer during the dates listed above. This form will stay open until Monday, April 20th. Once it close...

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…

03/27/2026

6 more days to apply to host an international exchange delegate this summer! We match a delegate with your son or daughter based on age, gender, and similar hobbies and interests. Learn about another culture while sharing your daily life with a youth from Taiwan, South Korea, or Japan!

Visit our webpage to learn more about requirements for host families and to apply!: https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth/nc-4-h-international-exchange-program/

03/20/2026

Summer day camp registration is NOW OPEN! 📣

📆Registration is open now until May 31st, 2026.
✅Must be currently enrolled in 4-H Online to register.
⏰Spots are limited - register ASAP!

We're looking forward to an awesome summer!

As always, feel free to reach out to Miranda with any questions or concerns at [email protected] 🍀

03/17/2026

This summer, Alamance County 4-H will be putting on a two-day summer camp filled with workshops presented by various adult AND youth volunteers!

📆 Date: June 22nd and 23rd
⏰Time: 9AM-12PM (both days)
📍Location: The Auditorium at the Alamance County Extension Office
✅Workshops are one hour per presenter and can be any topic of your choosing!
📣We need 6 volunteers in total!

If you're interested in presenting a workshop on a topic of your choosing, visit this link (or scan the QR code!) and complete our interest form: https://go.ncsu.edu/4hvolunteerworkshop

As always, please feel free to reach out to Miranda with any questions or concerns at [email protected].

03/13/2026

So excited to introduce you to two more of our nine Fabulous Female Farmers! See what a cool workshop Sara Roscoe and Miranda Parks of Alamance County Cooperative Extension and Alamance County 4-H will be offering.
Follow us to learn about each of these amazing women AND about all the fun farming things you will learn about and do at the Growing Great Girls event!
Grab a girlfriend and sign up now!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1L1LudQpbB/

03/10/2026

REMINDER📣

The deadline to register for the 2026 Central Piedmont Jr. Livestock Show is THIS SUNDAY (03/15) at 12AM!

Visit this link to learn more details about the show and to register: https://showman.app/shows #/central-piedmont-junior-livestock-show-sale-4be9

If any Alamance County 4-H'ers are interested in showing this year, please be sure to register this week. If you have any direct questions about the show, contact Alex Kissinger at [email protected].

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Miranda at [email protected]. 🍀

Showman is show management software made for livestock shows. Featuring a cloud based solution for online entries, payments and set of tools that help show day run smoothly.

03/04/2026

Planning on attending 4-H Congress this summer? Listen up! 📣

In addition to our SPROUT Scholarship that supports youth participating in residential camp, our SPROUT Award helps provide teens with the opportunity to attend 4-H Congress.

Adults (teachers, coaches, 4-H volunteers, 4-H club leaders, 4-H Agents, CEDs, etc.) may nominate a 4-H'er of their choice that is between 13 and 18 years old that they feel exemplifies a passion for leadership and for developing such skills.

Want to learn more about the 2026 SPROUT Award? Visit our website: https://alamance.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development/sprout/

Access the SPROUT Award Nomination Prompt here: https://go.ncsu.edu/sproutaward2026

As always, feel free to reach out to Miranda with any questions or concerns at [email protected]. 🍀

03/02/2026

Openness to challenge and discovery is the first of seven indicators of thriving youth, according to The 4-H Thriving Model (National 4-H Index Study, 2022). Youth that step outside their comfort zone and work to find themselves amid obstacles turn into resilient, confident adults. And what better way to encourage such traits than to attend Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center this July?

If you're planning on attending BJP this summer, then this one's for you...

The 2026 SPROUT Scholarship works to provide youth with the amazing opportunity to attend residential camp and have the experience of a lifetime. Applications are NOW OPEN! 🌱

To learn more about the scholarship, visit our website: https://go.ncsu.edu/ac4hsprout

To access the 2026 SPROUT Scholarship Application, visit this link: https://go.ncsu.edu/sproutscholar

To learn more about Betsy-Jeff Penn, visit their website: https://bjpenn4h.org/

As always, please reach out to Miranda at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. 🍀

02/25/2026

It's time to register for turkeys!

The Youth Market Turkey Show registration opens Mar 3, 2026, at 9 a.m. in ShoWorks -- ncsfge.fairwire.org

What will you need for registration?
1) Completed NC Substitute W-9 forms (participant SSN's needed, sign, & upload as pdf!)
2) Participant T-shirt size
3) $35 payment.

Please see the YMTS Quickstart Guide -- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ViVDpJJVwO2DbrKL-eChP4sqxHBhwmJhhUiOg-0_NUw/edit?tab=t.0 =h.krf6okfpnyfg -- for links and an overview of all forms needed to register.

If you have questions regarding ShoWorks on Mar 3, 2026, the North Carolina State Fair General Entry Staff of Ruth Toole ([email protected]), Cheryl Jenkins ([email protected]), or Carol Grant ([email protected]) will by your points of contact.

Get your questions answered before 9 a.m. on Mar 3! The first 300 completed entries will have a spot in the 2026 show at the North Carolina State Fair.
Registration closes with either the first 300 entries or on Apr 1 - whichever happens first!

More info at go.ncsu.edu/YMTS.

02/18/2026

Alamance County 4-H Fundraiser | Spring 2026 Blueberry Plant Sale

Alamance County 4-H’s spring fundraiser has begun!

Please take a look at the brochure on our website, and get your orders (with cash or check payment) to our office by March 31, 2026.

This year we are offering Climax, Columbus, Onslow, Powderblue, Premier, and Tifblue — all rabbiteye varieties suited to our growing area.

Thanks for your continued interest in growing these wonderful native plants, and for buying them from Alamance County 4-H!

https://eit-wagpress-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/documents/Spring-Plant-Sale-2026.pdf