New Hampshire 4-H

New Hampshire 4-H

Leadership Grows Here

In all New Hampshire communities, 4-H helps young people acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that help them become self-directed, productive, contributing members of society. 4-H leaders guide youth through fun pathway experiences.

Get Started with 4-H

4h logo

4-H is the youth educational program of UNH Cooperative Extension.

Professional 4-H youth development educators located in each of New Hampshire’s 10 counties provide subject matter support, volunteer management, and event planning for the more than 20,000 school-aged youth involved in all aspects of the 4-H program. 4-H emphasizes the importance of involving youth in the learning process. 

Find your County 4-H programInterested in 4-H? Connect with us.

showing sheep

Animal Science

Join 4-H

Citizenship

Environmental Science

cooking mixed vegetables

Healthy Living

Instructor shows a youth how to start a hydroponics system

STEM & Makers

4-H archery class

Shooting Sports

4-H students at event

Teen Leadership

young people at campfire

Barry Conservation Camp

4-H leadership sign

Volunteers

Events

  • NH 4-H Dairy Judging Practice Series
    August 21, 2026
    NH 4-H Dairy Judging Practice Series 4-H dairy judging contests are a way for youth to learn to evaluate cattle against industry standards and explain their choices in a competitive atmosphere.
  • 4-H Farm to School Fellowship Program
    September 1, 2026
    4-H Farm to School Fellowship Program 12:00am - 12:00am, Professional Development Opportunity for EducatorsJoin a network of fellow educators who are expanding food system literacy and nutrition education in New
  • 4-H at the Lancaster Fair
    September 3, 2026 to September 7, 2026
    4-H at the Lancaster Fair The Lancaster Fair hosts many 4-H events and activities coordinated by Coös County, NH & Essex County, VT Extension 4-H offices. August 10 -
  • 4-H at the Hopkinton State Fair 2026
    September 3, 2026 to September 7, 2026
    4-H at the Hopkinton State Fair 2026 The Hopkinton State Fair is a highlight of the Merrimack County 4-H year, offering members the chance to showcase the projects, skills, and accomplishments they
  • NH 4-H Dairy Judging Practice Series
    September 4, 2026
    NH 4-H Dairy Judging Practice Series 4-H dairy judging contests are a way for youth to learn to evaluate cattle against industry standards and explain their choices in a competitive atmosphere.
  • NH 4-H Livestock Show & Auction
    September 7, 2026
    NH 4-H Livestock Show & Auction 10:00am - 2:00pm, Market Beef, Goat, Lamb, Swine, Rabbit & Poultry raised by New Hampshire 4-H Youth will be auctioned.Livestock Show begins at 10:00 AMLivestock Auction
View More

Articles

girl in show ring with goat
NH 4-H Livestock Auction is back at the Hopkinton Fair - September 7th
Locally grown food from locally raised youth
Anyone from the public is invited to attend the auction and bid on market-ready animals. The 4-H members who participate in the livestock auction are... Learn More
illustration of 4-H members working with their projects
Moments That Mattered
How NH 4 H Youth Stepped Up, Led, and Transformed Their Communities
Across New Hampshire, young people are stepping into leadership not through titles or assignments, but through moments, unexpected, unscripted, and of... Learn More
4-H at a retreat illustration
A Story of Growth, Belonging, and Becoming
Teen Leadership Retreat 2025
Every year, a new group of young people step into the 4 H Teen Leadership Program carrying a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, and hope. They come from d... Learn More

Resources

4-H Kindness Matters scholarship Logo
4-H Kindness Matters Scholarship Award
Awarded to a junior or senior who embodies the mission of 4-H "to make the best better". Learn More
4-H Thrive Logo
Beyond Ready Starts With You: Community and Volunteer Resources
A 4-H Teen resource page connecting youth with a track of opportunities that speaks to their personal spark. Learn More
State and National 4-H Opportunities
New Hampshire teens can join a program designed to help them grow their own spark and strengths. The program is guided by an Extension Field Specialis... Learn More

4-H Resources