Wayne County 4-H, NC Cooperative Extension

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Wayne County 4-H is a youth development organization that promotes hands-on learning for ages 5-18.

10/26/2026

🎃 Halloween Fun with 4-H! 🐐👻

Our 4-H project animals deserve a little Halloween fun, too! Share photos of your project animals dressed up in their spookiest, silliest, or most creative costumes. We can’t wait to see your farmyard friends get into the Halloween spirit! 🐄🐑🐓

💡 Did You Know? Positive, playful interactions with animals can help youth build confidence, practice responsibility, develop creativity, and strengthen their connection to agriculture.

Show off your spooky side! Share your favorite Halloween photos of your 4-H project animals in the comments!

10/19/2026

Wayne County 4-H Make a Difference Day is coming up! 💚

Join us on October 23 at 6 PM in the Farm Bureau Room for an evening of service and giving back to our community!

We’ll be assembling Toy Care Bags for children receiving care at UNC Wayne Health and making laundry soap for the Tommy Foundation and Laundry Love.

Want to help? Bring toy donations such as small stuffed animals, Slinkys, playing cards, mini toys, stickers, travel-size puzzles, or Matchbox cars. Please note that food and candy will not be accepted. 🧸

Let’s put the 4-H spirit of service into action and make a difference together! 🌟

10/19/2026

Get to know our 4-H clubs! 🎯

Steady hands, sharp focus, and a commitment to learning! This week, we’re highlighting 4-H Shooting Sports, directed by Brandi Talton!

Through Shooting Sports, youth have the opportunity to practice important life skills that extend far beyond the range. Members learn the value of responsibility, patience, safety, and setting goals while gaining experience in a supportive, team-focused environment.

The 4-H difference: Every new skill learned is an opportunity for growth! 4-H helps youth discover their strengths, challenge themselves, and build skills that will serve them for years to come.

Help us recognize our Shooting Sports members and their dedication to learning and growing! Drop a 🎯 in the comments to show them some Wayne County 4-H love!

Contact Brandi Bridgers Talton for all inquiries.

10/12/2026

Mark your calendars for October 23! 💚

Make a Difference Day is the perfect opportunity for 4-H clubs to give back, serve their communities, and make a positive impact.

What service project is your club planning? Share your ideas and show us how you’re making a difference!

Did you know? 💡
Community service projects, like neighborhood cleanups and hands-on volunteer work, help youth build teamwork, strengthen leadership skills, and learn the power of working together!

10/09/2026

🎃🍂 Calling all creative pumpkin decorators! 🍂🎃

Wayne County 4-H is excited to share the Farm Credit Farmers Market Pumpkin Decorating Contest! All ages are welcome to participate, so whether you go all out or keep it simple, we want to see your creativity!

🗓️ Submission Deadline: October 16
🗳️ Community Voting: October 17
🏆 Winners Announced: October 17 at 1 PM

There are four age categories: ages 3–5, 6–10, 11–15, and 16+. Remember, pumpkins must be painted or decorated—no carving or puncturing allowed!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or check out our website for the full rules, and get ready to show off your fall creativity! 🎃

https://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/news/pumpkin-decorating-contest/

10/09/2026

Small acts of service can make a BIG difference.

Wayne County 4-H is inviting youth to put service into action during Make a Difference Day 2026! 🍀

On October 23, participants will spend the evening creating Toy Care Bags for children receiving care at UNC Health Wayne and making laundry soap to support the Tommy Foundation and Laundry Love. 💙🧼

It’s an opportunity for youth to give back, serve others, and see firsthand how their time and effort can make an impact right here in our community.

📅 October 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Farm Bureau Room

Participants are also encouraged to bring small toys or party-favor items to help fill the Toy Care Bags. Please note: no food or candy.

Together, we can make a difference!

Learn more: https://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/news/make-a-difference-day-2026

10/08/2026

Ready to get cooking?

The kitchen is the classroom in our upcoming 4-H Cooking SPIN Club! Youth ages 9–12 will get hands-on experience learning cooking skills, kitchen safety, nutrition, and how to prepare a variety of dishes—all while building confidence and having fun along the way.

From learning new techniques to putting those skills to the test, there’s plenty to look forward to, including a 4-H Favorite Food Show at the end of the club!

📅 October 22–November 12
⏰ Thursdays, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
$20 | Limited to 12 participants

Ready to put your cooking skills to work? Learn more and register through the link below!

https://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/news/4-h-cooking-spin-club/

10/08/2026

A little look back at an incredible year so far of 4-H! 🍀

From hands-on learning and new experiences to friendships, leadership, service, and plenty of fun, our 4-H members have been making memories and growing along the way.

And today, we’re celebrating Wear Green Day by showing a little extra 4-H pride! 💚

Here’s to the young people who continue to learn, lead, serve, and grow through 4-H. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished this year!

Happy National 4-H Week! 🍀

10/07/2026

Big learning can come from small projects! 🐔🌱

Participants put their knowledge, skills, and dedication on display through hands-on livestock projects at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair!

We’re especially proud to celebrate the Wayne County 4-H members who participated and represented 4-H through their hard work and agricultural learning. 💚👏

Congratulations to all of the participants for their dedication and accomplishments!

Address

2801 US Highway 117 S
Dudley, NC
28333

Website

http://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=youth4h

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