Orange County 4-H

06/08/2026

The Orange County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Lian Rothschild as our new Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, effective June 1.

Lian is a longtime 4-H alumna from Maryland who truly understands the power of 4-H to "make the best better" and inspire kids to "learn by doing." Growing up in the program, her projects spanned everything from livestock to fashion r***e to public speaking.

Lian brings over 15 years of experience as a teacher and coordinator to our team. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Education and Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatrical Properties Direction from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

"As a proud 4-H alumna, I am excited to join the Orange County 4-H Program just in time for summer camp season," says Lian. "I am extremely passionate about providing opportunities through youth programming, and I look forward to putting my 15+ years of public education experience into service alongside our members and volunteers as we make our best better, together."

"Lian is the right leader to move Orange County 4-H to the next level," says Jonathon Smith, Orange County Extension Director. "Her experience as a 4-H'er, her wide-reaching project interests, her passion for education, and her leadership skills will help strengthen our clubs, summer camps, community outreach, and overall impact on youth and families. I believe our many 4-H volunteers, parents, and supporters will enjoy working with Lian and Dr. Kathleen Rogers to provide programs and activities that are responsive to the needs of our local youth."

Please join us in giving Lian a warm welcome! You can reach her by email at [email protected] or by phone at 919-245-2069.

Welcome, Lian!

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06/08/2026

No child should go hungry this summer. Visit our website to view summer feeding programs for children across Orange County. More resources will be added to this page in the coming days.

Summer can be a challenging time for many youth and families when children may not have consistent access to healthy meals like they usually would during the school day. The following resources are…

05/09/2026

Hummingbirds 4-H Club put their “hands to service” this week in Cedar Grove. 🍀

05/06/2026

Are you interested in learning about native bees? K-5 students are invited to join Varia and Lula from Girl Scouts Troop 1226 for a completely free, hands-on workshop at the Bonnie B Davis Environmental and Agricultural Center for a day of fun and learning about our pollinator friends!

2026 Workshop dates:
-April 11 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
-May 9th from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

*Children who attend must have one adult to accompany them during the workshop.*

RSVP with your name, number, and email to [email protected].

This event and flyer are part of a Girl Scout Silver Award project for Troop 1226.

Note: This event is not a program coordinated by Orange County Cooperative Extension or Orange County 4-H

05/01/2026

Keep your child active on this rainy weekend! This is an awesome learning opportunity that could lead to a monetary prize.

04/17/2026

Spring is in full swing, and so is the Paper Clover campaign! 🍀 From April 17 through May 3, visit Tractor Supply Company in Hillsborough and purchase a at checkout!

Your support helps create hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, leadership, and technical skills while helping Orange County youth become Beyond Ready for the future. 💚🚜

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03/27/2026

Hey 4-H'ers! Check out this awesome opportunity! Entries are due by April 15.

Orange County Youth Invited to Submit Entries to the 36th Annual Pauli Murray Awards Human Relations Student Contest

Throughout her life, Pauli Murray used words in poetry, law, and activism to fight for justice. Students are encouraged to reflect on an issue that matters to them and how creativity can influence fairness and opportunity.

There are Two Great Ways for Orange County Youth to Participate:

-The Youth Award: A chance to nominate a young person (up to age 18) for their service to the community and commitment to human rights.
-Student Creative Contest: A platform for 6th–12th graders to showcase their work through written, spoken, or visual arts centered on these themes.

Choose Your Submission Format
-Essay
-Poetry
-Visual Art
-Spoken Word/Dance

Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/3622/Human-Relations-Student-Contest for more information and to access the link to submit an entry.

Mailed entries must be postmarked by April 15. Electronic and hand-delivered entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST.

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03/20/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for Orange 4-H Summer Camps! Visit https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development/orange-4-h-summer-camps/ to view our camp opportunities! Space is limited and camps will fill up fast. So don't delay.

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03/19/2026

Apply to join our team!

If you are passionate about and have a heart for working with both rural and urban populations in the Triangle region of North Carolina, we want to talk to you! We are searching for our next 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent. This program has incredible County support and the potential is endless. From STEAM to agriculture to food security programs, your work will touch on these topics and so many more! Come with us.

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/228038

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03/10/2026

We are searching for next 4-H Agent! If you love working with children, families, and volunteers, we want to talk to you!

If you are passionate about and have a heart for working with both rural and urban populations in the Triangle region of North Carolina, we want to talk to you! We are searching for our next 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent. This program has incredible County support and the potential is endless. From STEAM to agriculture to food security programs, your work will touch on these topics and so many more! Come with us.

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/228038

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