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. 

Events

  • April 12, 2025 to August 29th, 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.
  • July 8, 2025
    Growing Green with 4-H 5:30pm - 7:30pm,
  • July 11, 2025
    2025 State 4-H Horse Show 4:00pm - 2:00pm, The 2025 NH 4-H State Horse Show will be held on July 11-13 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds. This event welcomes spectators to learn about the 4-H horse program.
  • July 14, 2025 to July 18th, 2025
    CAMP ATLAS at SELT All-Terrain Learning Adventures (ATLAS) Summer Camp!
  • July 17, 2025
    Fair Cleanup - Cheshire Fairgrounds 3:00pm - 8:00pm, Let's get the fairgrounds ready for Cheshire County Fair! We have a list, and we would love your help! Get together with your clubs and help us get the
  • July 19, 2025
    2025 Stratham 4-H Summerfest We are excited to announce the return of the Stratham 4-H Summerfest! All New Hampshire  4-H youth have the opportunity to show animals during this one-day
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Articles

Plan a visit to an often overlooked fair staple this summer
An overview about the potential and creativity that is on display in the 4-H Exhibit Halls across the state, and why it is well worth taking a closer ... Learn More
Summer 2025
Welcome to the Summer 4-H Quilting Camp! Get ready for a week of friendship, hard work, and fun. By the end of the week, you will have completed your ... Learn More
Gifts to Extension’s Health and Well-Being and 4-H Youth Education programs help Granite Staters thrive
The holiday season provides a reminder of the importance of giving back to communities. This Giving Tuesday, December 3, UNH Extension invites you to ... Learn More