Rowan County 4-H Program

It's 4-H Poultry Judging time! If you are interested in the opportunity for your child, join us on Zoom on Monday, May 11 from 4:15-5 pm to learn more. We will go over practice dates, the contest dates, and contest details. To get the Zoom link, email [email protected].

Youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1) are able to participate. Youth will learn how to judge eggs (interior, exterior, broken out), ready to cook carcasses and further processed products, will learn to identify raw meat cuts, and will judge live birds and give oral reasons.

Any Rowan youth can participate. If they are not already enrolled as a 4-H member, they will need to enroll at v2.4honline.com.

If you missed our original order deadline for our 4-H Port-a-Pit fundraiser, it's your lucky day! We can still take Port-a-Pit orders, but I need them ASAP!

📅 Event Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🔗 Order Here: go.ncsu.edu/rowan4hportapit2026

Did you know that research from the Tufts University 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development shows that 4-H members are nearly 4 times more likely to make meaningful contributions to their communities than their peers. Your support today helps build the community leaders of tomorrow!

Join us TONIGHT for an important session on youth substance use prevention. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 1 in 10 youth aged 12 to 17 reported using an illicit drug in the past month (Source: SAMHSA, 2022).

"Behind Closed Doors: Understanding Youth Substance Use" will provide parents & guardians with vital information, strategies, and resources that will provide awareness and help keep their children safe. Come hear from experts in the field and a local mother sharing her message on addiction.

Event Details:
Date: April 27
Time: 6-8 PM (get there before 6 pm for food)
Location: Rowan County Events Center
Registration: go.ncsu.edu/rowansubstanceuseprevention26
**Childcare is available for youth ages 5 and up.**

This event is brought to you by:
Center for Prevention Services
Rowan County 4-H
YSUP Rowan
Rowan-Salisbury Schools