Upcoming Events in 4-H
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February 9, 2021
Mars Rover Landing Watch Party
NASA will be landing a new rover on Mars on February 18th and 4-H is hosting a watch party to see this part of history. Youth will learn about why this is important for science, the make up of Mars compared to Earth, what an astronaut does in space and more!

4-H PEAK
New Spring program series is now accepting registrations. It is hosted by the youth of the NC State 4-H Council. These are FREE virtual interactive programs for youth and by youth. You will register through your approved account on 4-H Online. It has programs with information on Showing Animals, Exercise, Theater Trivia, Fighter Pilots, food and more! They last from Feb 15th through July 9th.

4-H Ambassador Program
The 4-H Ambassador program is now accepting applications through Feb 15th but the portfolio needs to be submitted to your 4-H agent by Feb 12th. If you are 13 years old and have been in 4H for 2 years you are eligible to apply. The goal is to encourages personal development and service to NC 4-H for teen 4-H members.

Shooting Sports Coaches Meeting
 The Eastern 4-H Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Committee has decided to provide an informational session for professionals, 4-H coaches and instructions. The event is scheduled to be held on zoom on Feb 18th at 7 pm. Charles Young, the NC 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator will be joining us to provide helpful information. We will review the Shooting Sports COVID guidelines as well as assist answer questions on the different disciplines.
Show and Sale Updates
Please be sure you are checking your emails for updates on the Eastern Carolina Livestock Show and Sale if you are a participant. The Web Contribution pages will be ready to go by Monday so fill out this Google Form to personalize your page. The second educational session on YQCA will be Feb 9th (Tuesday).

Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
This program will allow youth to receive study materials weekly for Skillathon. Every Monday youth will receive a new outline of materials along with study resources for a specific topic. Every Thursday youth should complete a test between 4–7 p.m. and submit using google forms. Topics include but are not limited to: Swine, Sheep, Meat Goats, Cattle, Breeds Feeds, Tools, Meats, Etc. Open to youth ages 8-18.
North Carolina Youth Institute
This is a program that provides a platform for students to research and give recommendations to solve key global challenges that range from food insecurity, access to potable water, poverty, human rights, engineering issues, and more. The NCYI is hosted by NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and is a part of the Global Youth Institute and the World Food Prize.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.

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