PJ contestants judging whole chicken carcasses

Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

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

Published - August 11, 2026 Read

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4-H Photo Contest Winner
NC 4-H Photo Contest

Published - August 13, 2026

Grilled chicken breast
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Published - May 27, 2026

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

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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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
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring
YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
September Broiler Processing Demo Flyer
Processing Workshop

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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