News From North Carolina 4-H

NC State Extension internship program trains future Extension professionals agents and specialists
Apply Now for 2027 NC State Extension Summer Internships Statewide

Published - November 6, 2026

From: NC State Extension
A white and pink No. 2 NASCAR truck with the green 4-H emblem on its side drives along a racetrack. A blue-and-white barrier and blurred red grandstands are visible in the background.
4-H Hits the Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Published - November 6, 2026

Shearing
Youth Livestock - Agent & Volunteer Leader Trainings

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Leap Into Sheep Participants 2026
Leap Into Sheep 2027

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Seven people sit together on a wooden bench outside a rustic camp dining hall, surrounded by trees and cabins.
NC 4-H Camps Welcomes New LIT Program Director, Khalia Frazier

Published - November 3, 2026

A smiling man with short brown hair, a salt-and-pepper beard and black-framed glasses wears a gray button-up shirt over a green T-shirt against a softly lit, neutral background.
Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

Beef Leadership Participants 2026
Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Large group of adults standing and kneeling in a hotel meeting room for a group photo.
Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

Two women smile while looking at a tablet during a workshop at the North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference.
Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

Youth from the NC State Extension 4-H program in Harnett and Moore counties stand in front of a race truck at Charlotte Motor Speedway
4-H Race Camp Shifts Career Dreams into High Gear

Published - October 22, 2026

From: NC State Extension
Giant pumpkins on display at the North Carolina State Fair's giant pumpkin contest.
Agricultural Discoveries: State Fair Scavenger Hunt

Published - October 15, 2026

From: Grow For It
A three-dimensional green silhouette of North Carolina featuring the white “$4 for 4-H” campaign logo and 4-H clover emblem. A large three-dimensional yellow starburst appears behind the state against a dark green background.
$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

The NC State Extension logo alongside the dates of the Introductory Horse Judging Short Course (November 21-22, 2026) and a picture of a lady judging a horse in a halter class.
NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.
East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
North Carolina Youth Institute students at a farm holding their harvest
Youth are invited to research global food security!

Published - September 14, 2026

From: Grow For It
PJ contestants judging whole chicken carcasses
Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners Honored

Published - September 7, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
2026 State Show Dedication Recipient Wayne Moore and his family, friends, and Extension colleagues in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Dedication

Published - September 6, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Ruth Vorder Bruegge is holding her plaque for receiving the 2026 Candace Norman Adult Volunteer Leader award. On each side of her are Jessica McVey and Morgan Maness, members of the North Central District 4-H Horse Advisory Council who sponsored the award
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Winners

Published - September 5, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Alumni Showmanship Sponsorship Challenge winner, Samantha Taylor, posing with her palomino horse and Alaina Cross. Samantha is where a hippopotamus costume.
2026: A Historic Year for Alumni Showmanship

Published - September 4, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

The senior and junior sportsmanship award winners posing with their plaques in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Sportsmanship Awards

Published - September 2, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A young woman wearing a green blazer stands next to a woman wearing a white blazer who is holding an award plaque.
North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

A collage of headshots of the 5 2026 State Communications Contest Champions.
2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A group photo of all the NC youth and coaches at the AQHYA championship contests.
2026 NC 4-H'ers Excel at APHA & AQHYA World Contests

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
The online project record system displayed on a laptop showing the North Carolina 4-H project record Kaleidoscope homepage.
Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

Large group of NC 4-H'ers with their awards for the Southern Regional Contests
2026 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Educational Contest Results

Published - August 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A picture of Ava Heilig and Jayleigh Tyndall with their horses and high-point prize buckles.
NC 4-H’ers Shine with High Points and Class Wins at the 2026 Southern Regionals

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

Picture of a 4-H and her miniature horse in an American-themed costume.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

grassy area filled with people enjoying a concert outside
Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

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