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Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026 Read
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring

YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026 Read
September Broiler Processing Demo Flyer

Processing Workshop

Published - August 11, 2026 Read

News From Poultry 4-H & Youth

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Volunteers Needed for Youth Market Turkey Show

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
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2026 4-H Egg-Cellent Egg Contest

Published - July 9, 2026

From: Currituck County Center
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Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

Yellow baby chicks
Learn How To Vaccinate Chicks

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Chatham County Center
Jamara Oliver holding her drawing of a turkey with ferris wheel and state flag.
2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026

reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring
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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News From NC State Extension

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

From: North Carolina 4-H
Beef Leadership Participants 2026
Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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

From: North Carolina 4-H
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

From: North Carolina 4-H
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

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

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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

From: North Carolina 4-H
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East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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