Poultry 4-H & Youth | NC State Extension

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

youth market turkey show t-shirt design contest

Youth - Share a YMTS T-shirt Design!

Published - February 13, 2026 Read

News From Poultry 4-H & Youth

Learn How To Vaccinate Chicks

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Chatham County Center

YMTS Registration Opens Mar 3rd!

Published - February 12, 2026

t-shirt ad showing last year's design on a shirt

YMTS T-Shirt Design Contest Now Open!

Published - January 12, 2026

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

Published - January 8, 2026

Poultry Judging Virtual Practice Workshops

Published - December 16, 2025

Nominate a NC Youth for Farm to Table Scholarship!

Published - December 10, 2025

picture of presidentially pardoned turkeys

Welcome, Gobble & Waddle, to NC State!

Published - November 26, 2025

Three 4-H poultry cookery winners holding envelopes: Aedyn 4th, Elizabeth 2nd, Noah 6th

2025 National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference

Published - November 25, 2025

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Upcoming Events

Jun 05

4-H Avian Bowl Questions & Registration Due Friday | Jun 05 | All Day Online

Jun 12

4-H Poultry Judging Registration Due Friday | Jun 12 | All Day Online

Jun 21

YMTS Poult Pickup (2-6 p.m.) Sunday | Jun 21 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM 3841 Inwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Jun 22

YMTS Poult Pickup Mon Jun 22 — Tue Jun 23 3841 Inwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Jul 07

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

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

Group of children holding awards under "NC STATE UNIVERSITY" sign, E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit

NCJHA Contest Results

Published - February 9, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program

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