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.

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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. 

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Animal Science

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Citizenship

Environmental Science

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Healthy Living

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STEM & Makers

4-H archery class

Shooting Sports

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Teen Leadership

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Barry Conservation Camp

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Volunteers

Events

  • NH 4-H Dairy Judging Series
    April 12, 2025 to August 29, 2025
    NH 4-H Dairy Judging 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 At The Lancaster Fair
    August 28, 2025 to September 1, 2025
    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. 
  • 4-H at the Hopkinton State Fair
    August 28, 2025 to September 1, 2025
    4-H at the Hopkinton State Fair
  • NH 4-H Livestock Show & Auction
    September 1, 2025
    NH 4-H Livestock Show & Auction 10:00am - 2:00pm, Market Beef, Goat, Lamb, & Swine raised by New Hampshire 4-H Youth will be auctioned.
  • 4-H at the Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
    September 5, 2025
    4-H at the Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair 12:00pm - 9:00pm, The Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair is a time when our 4-H youth get to showcase their hard work from the year. Members can show their 4-H animal
  • 4-H at the Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
    September 6, 2025
    4-H at the Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair 9:00am - 9:00pm, The Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair is a time when our 4-H youth get to showcase their hard work from the year. Members can show their 4-H animal
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Articles

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Coös County 4-H Resumes and Interviews
Coös County 4-H Resumes are due to the 4-H Office by March 1st for consideration for the Eva Conant Memorial 4-H Scholarship. Learn More
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A June to Remember: Learning, Passion, and Community at 4-H Animal Science Clinics
It was a busy June this year with three standout clinics that brought New Hampshire youth together for hands-on learning, connection, and exploration ... Learn More
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Creating a Sense of Belonging and Purpose: Through the Lifespan
Bridging the Gap
The partnership between New Hampshire 4-H and Sunrise Sunset Center highlights the importance of inter-generational connections in building stronger c... Learn More