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Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026 Read

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Learn How To Vaccinate Chicks

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Chatham County Center
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2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026

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Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

Published - March 2, 2026

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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

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

Published - January 8, 2026

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Poultry Judging Virtual Practice Workshops

Published - December 16, 2025

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Upcoming Events

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
2026 4-H Poultry Judging *Location Bostian/Scott Hall Wednesday | Jul 08 | All Day Bostian Hall, 2721 Pillsbury Cir, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA & Scott Hall - various locations
North Carolina 4-H Congress Mon Jul 20 — Fri Jul 24
National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference Registration Friday | Sep 25 | All Day 3841 Inwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
YMTS Weigh In & Show Wed Oct 07 — Thu Oct 08 NC State Fairgrounds Kelley Building
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Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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

From: North Carolina 4-H
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

From: North Carolina 4-H
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
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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
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