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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Environmental Science

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Healthy Living

Instructor shows a youth how to start a hydroponics system

STEM & Makers

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Shooting Sports

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Teen Leadership

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Barry Conservation Camp

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Tee Off for a Good Cause at the Tom Fairchild Friend of 4-H Golf Tournament
Join 4-H for a round of golf at the Pembroke Pines Country Club
The annual Tom Fairchild Friend of 4-H Golf Tournament provides a fun day on the green to support New Hampshire 4-H'ers. Golfers of all skill levels a... Learn More
animal judging at fair event
New Hampshire Families Invited to Enjoy all the Excitement of 4-H Fair Season
County fairs in the summer and fall provide a fun way for families to learn about 4-H
Summertime brings many activities for families in New Hampshire, but for 4-H families, it means fair time! Since the beginning of the 4-H program, you... Learn More
Karen Deighan
Karen Deighan begins new role as 4-H Youth Development Program Manager in Carroll County
After serving six years as the UNH Extension 4-H Youth Development program manager in Belknap County, Deighan moves to Carroll County position. Learn More
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