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Chick embryo in development

2026- Hatchery & Incubation Workshop (NCSU-UGA) 04-05 November

Published - August 11, 2026 Read

a volunteer asking a youth questions in the Turkey Show ring

Volunteers Needed for Youth Market Turkey Show

Published - September 11, 2026 Read

4-H Photo Contest Winner

NC 4-H Photo Contest

Published - August 13, 2026 Read

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PJ contestants judging whole chicken carcasses

Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Grilled chicken breast

As a Chef, how do you avoid woody breast chicken?

Published - May 27, 2026

Yellow baby chicks

Learn How To Vaccinate Chicks

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Chatham County Center

youth market turkey show t-shirt design contest

Youth - Share a YMTS T-shirt Design!

Published - February 13, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Turkey Show Registration Open

YMTS Registration Opens Mar 3rd!

Published - February 12, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

4-H online promotion

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

Published - January 8, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Pardoned turkeys Gobble and Waddle in their pens at NC State

Pardoned Turkeys Are Emblematic of North Carolina’s Strong Poultry Industry

Published - December 22, 2025

From: NC State Extension

Barred rock chicken on grass

Poultry Judging Virtual Practice Workshops

Published - December 16, 2025

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

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2026 NC State | CFIA Feed Education Week

Tuesday | Nov 10 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM 4001 Chi Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

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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

$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

sunsetting upon a farmer and his field

NRCS FY27 Application Window Open Now Until Oct 30

Published - September 18, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

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

From: North Carolina 4-H

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

From: North Carolina 4-H

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

From: North Carolina 4-H

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

From: North Carolina 4-H

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