4-H Agriculture & Livestock
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Collapse ▲Union County 4-H programs allow young people to engage in various projects in agriculture and environmental science ranging from topics focused on veterinary science, biotechnology, raising and training animals, forestry, conserving energy, and conserving the environment. Young people (ages 5-18 year old) can participate in these different projects through clubs, projects, and additional opportunities.
Clubs
Forestry, Wildlife, & Environmental Education 4-H Club
Club Leader: Michelle Fehlman
E-mail Address: mickfehl@aol.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Forestry, Wildlife, & Environmental Education 4-H Club is available for any child between the ages of 8 to 18 years old with an interest in forestry, wildlife, and their environment. This hands-on 4-H club meets once a month in Monroe with various topics including habitats, birds, trees, sustainable shelters for animals, and so much more. **Currently accepting new members**
Foxwood 4-H Horse Club
Club Leader: Sara Fraker
E-mail Address: foxwoodequestriancenter@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Foxwood 4-H Horse Club is an equestrian club for children between the ages of 5 to 18 years old with an interest in horse husbandry – knowledge and riding. You do not need to own a horse in order to join this 4-H club. This 4-H club meets once a month in Monroe with various topics ranging from responsibility and care of a horse, horsemanship skills, how to train a horse, understanding safety precautions to prevent injury to yourself and others, and many more.
The Swarm 4-H Beekeeping Club
Club Leader: Jessica Wilson
E-mail Address: jrbeekeeperucncba@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Swarm 4-H Beekeeping Club is a 4-H club for children between the ages of 5 to 18 years old with an interest in beekeeping. This club walks young people through the steps of how to properly care for bees as well as themselves and others. **Currently accepting new members**
Southern Spurs 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Stephanie Blackburn and Heather Shiflett
E-mail Address: sblackburn119@gmail.com, avasgifttojune@hotmail.com
Meeting Area: Waxhaw, NC
The Southern Spurs 4-H Club is an equestrian club for children between the ages of 5 to 18 years old with an interest in horse husbandry – knowledge and riding. You do not need to own a horse in order to join this 4-H club. This 4-H club meets once a month in Waxhaw with various topics ranging from responsibility and care of a horse, horsemanship skills, how to train a horse, understanding safety precautions to prevent injury to yourself and others, and many more.
Union Academy Agriculture 4-H Club
Club Leaders: Michael Alexander and Tessa Burleson
E-mail Address:
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Union Academy Agriculture 4-H Club is an in-school club at Union Academy for young people interested in all aspects of agriculture from raising livestock to growing vegetables in a container garden. This club meets once a month during the school year.
Union County Ranchers 4-H Club
Club Leader: Rachel Owens
E-mail Address: rachel_owens@ncsu.edu
Meeting Area: Monroe, NC
The Union County Ranchers 4-H Club is a livestock club that meets once a month on a Tuesday evening with activities focused on all things livestock including care, nutrition, and showing a livestock animals ranging from chickens to cows. Youth between the ages of 8 to 18 years old do not need to own an animal in order to participate in the 4-H club. **Accepting new members**
Young Riders 4-H Horse Club
Club Leader: Samantha Taylor
E-mail Address: wentersenvt@aol.com or brandywine.4h@gmail.com
Meeting Area: Unionville, NC
Young Riders 4-H Horse Club is one of the longest-standing 4-H clubs in Union County to date. The club is for young people ages 5 to 18 years old with an interest in horse husbandry. Members of this club have competed in horse bowl, hippology, artistic expression, and horse shows (district, state, and region levels). This club meets once a month from August to May. **Accepting new members**
Projects
To learn more about the different projects, visit shop4-h.org.
Opportunities
| 4-H Clubs | 4-H Presentations and Public Speaking | 4-H Project Records | 4-H Portfolios |
| 4-H International Program | Application, Interview, Resume and Essay (AIRE) | 4-H Camps | College Scholarships |
| Dairy Events | Entomology Events | Horse Events | Poultry Events |
| Livestock Events | NC 4-H Congress | NC 4-H Honor Club | Shooting Sports Program |
| State Photo Contest | State 4-H Council Officers | District 4-H Officers | Teen Retreats |
| TRY (Teens Reaching Youth) | Forestry & Wildlife Program | Union County 4-H Expo & Livestock Show | Union County 4-H Creative Arts Competition |
| Union County 4-H Summer Fun Day Camp | Wake Up to Agriculture (3rd School Program) | School & Community Gardens | Agricultural Technology |