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 19, 2026
    Cheshire County 4-H Presents! 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Share your interests and build your communication skills!4-H Presents! is an annual county event that provides youth the opportunity to build skills and
  • April 20, 2026
    Poultry Fair Prep Session 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Paige Roark, the returning Poultry judge for the HCAF show, will lead a Poultry Fair Prep session.  She will instruct on chicken handling and what members
  • April 30, 2026
    Explore Vernal Pools and Caterpillars! 10:00am - 1:00pm, Discover larvae of many types and environments with experts from the Caterpillar Lab and 4-H Natural Science program! Exploring "nature's best-kept secret" at
  • May 1, 2026
    NH 4-H Club Showcase at Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm, NH 4-H will be out in full force at the 2026 NH Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo (FFGE) and back again is the 4-H Clover Corner! The Clover Corner will feature a
  • May 2, 2026
    NH 4-H Club Showcase at Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm, NH 4-H will be out in full force at the 2026 NH Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo (FFGE) and back again is the 4-H Clover Corner! The Clover Corner will feature a
  • May 2, 2026
    2026 4-H Grill Master Cook-Off 10:00am - 1:00pm, Come join 4-Hers from across the state at the 4-H Clover Corner for a GRILL MASTER COOK-OFF competition! 4-Hers in all project areas are invited to compete in
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Articles

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
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
Extension's Thelemarck presents on March 6 at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center's Super Stellar Fridays
An informative presentation by longtime educator and UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist Claes Thelemarck who explores how simple materials, cr... Learn More