Twenty (Four) Questions for Extension
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Question #23: 
Do you really want to buy a horse?
 

So, little Sally wants a pony for Christmas... While owning a horse can be a very educational and rewarding experience, there is quite a bit to consider before making that commitment. The purchase is the easy part! Before jumping into the world of horse ownership, you will want to consider:
  • The type of horse
  • Care and housing of the horse
  • Budgeting for ownership of the horse
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4-H Youth Development

4-H is a youth organization committed to building citizen leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today's global society. 4-H provides pathways for youth to view learning as relevant to the world around them, to connect with their communities, and to become intentionally concerned and contributing citizens of their communities.     

Agriculture


North Carolina's agricultural industry makes major contributions to local communities and the state's economy. In Currituck, agriculture has a $50 million impact to the local economy. Agriculture programs educate farmers and homeowners to ensure farm sustainability, environmental stewardship and worker health.   




Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences programs improve the well-being of the family through programs that educate, influence public policy, and help Currituck County families put research-based knowledge to work in their lives. FCS programs focus on nutrition, health, food safety, food preservation and local foods systems.