Jamara Oliver holding her drawing of a turkey with ferris wheel and state flag.

2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026 Read
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring

Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

Published - March 2, 2026 Read

News From Poultry 4-H & Youth

Yellow baby chicks
Learn How To Vaccinate Chicks

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Chatham County Center
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Youth - Share a YMTS T-shirt Design!

Published - February 13, 2026

Turkey Show Registration Open
YMTS Registration Opens Mar 3rd!

Published - February 12, 2026

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YMTS T-Shirt Design Contest Now Open!

Published - January 12, 2026

4-H online promotion
Don't Forget to Re Enroll in 4-H Online!

Published - January 8, 2026

Barred rock chicken on grass
Poultry Judging Virtual Practice Workshops

Published - December 16, 2025

Mountaire logo; "Farm To Table Scholarship" over harvested field; person holding a chicken
Nominate a NC Youth for Farm to Table Scholarship!

Published - December 10, 2025

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Welcome, Gobble & Waddle, to NC State!

Published - November 26, 2025

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Upcoming Events

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YMTS Poult Pickup (2-6 p.m.) Sunday | Jun 21 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM 3841 Inwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
YMTS Poult Pickup Mon Jun 22 — Tue Jun 23 3841 Inwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
4-H Avian Bowl/4-H Poultry Skillathon - Bostian/Scott Hall Tuesday | Jul 07 | All Day Bostian Hall, 2721 Pillsbury Circle, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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News 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

From: North Carolina 4-H
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

From: North Carolina 4-H
Flyer promoting the Tractor Supply spring Paper Clover campaign from April 17 through May 3, 2026. The graphic notes that Paper Clover donations support 4-H camp, scholarships, and leadership activities.
4-H Paper Clover Campaign Returns to Tractor Supply

Published - April 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
State 4-H Officers, wearing their official green jacket attire, posed together for a group photo at the NC 4-H booth of the 2025 N.C. State Fair.
Journey as a Teen Leader: 2026-2027 NC 4-H State Officer Applications are Open!

Published - March 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Two teenage girls stand next to each other smiling. One girl is holding a baby goat.
Apply Now to Host International Youth through 4-H!

Published - March 24, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.
Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Landscape view of the Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab with Feed Mill in the background.
Using AI and Advanced Sensors To Transform Feed Production

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Feed Milling
NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark
Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Young woman in cap with sunglasses hugs smiling boy outdoors
NC 4-H Camps Are HIRING!

Published - February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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