News From North Carolina 4-H

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

Three 4-H members wearing medals pose for a photo after being recognized during the 2026 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation Finals.
Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

Drawing of a horse and handler
2026 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Winners

Published - July 20, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the use of Kaleidoscope for North Carolina 4-H's online project record system.
NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

4-H member speaks to judges while presenting on xenobots during Northeast District Activity Day.
"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

Published - June 27, 2026

4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.
Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

State Contest Winners
NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
An aerial view of NC State's Eastern 4-H Center camp facilities along the Albemarle Sound.
Eastern 4-H Center Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

Published - June 11, 2026

From: NC State Extension
youth teams sitting at table with buzzers in hand, waiting to answer questions
Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

Art
Celebrate June Dairy Month with our Dairy Art Contest!

Published - May 21, 2026

From: Dairy
Corkboard with four photos pinned: a child blowing bubbles, a pine branch with a pinecone, a turtle on grass, and a gray cat peering through a chain-link fence. Decorative clover and camera stickers complete the display.
2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

A picture of a rider from the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Carrying the American Flag.
Drill Team Classes are Coming to the State Show!

Published - May 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Extension Director, David Monks, stands at a podium while speaking to attendees of the 2026 Southern Region Biennial 4-H Conference.
NC 4-H Hosts Southern Region’s Biennial Conference

Published - May 14, 2026

From: NC State Extension
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
A North Carolina 4-H'er named Kira Wiguna points to a graph on her research poster
North Carolina Youth Institute Reinforces a 4-H’er’s Desire to Help

Published - May 5, 2026

From: NC State Extension
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.
Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

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