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September 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
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The Farm Credit Associations of NC’s AgYouth Leadership Program
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2018 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show Results
The NC 4-H Horse Program was well represented across all divisions at the recent Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships …
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