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 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.
  • NH 4-H Teen Conference
    June 23, 2025 to June 25th, 2025
    NH 4-H Teen Conference Teen Conference is an event that teens look forward to all year!  It is open to any teen that has graduated 8th grade, and age 14, to graduated 12th
  • 4-H Garden Day at Cheshire Fairgrounds
    June 26, 2025
    4-H Garden Day at Cheshire Fairgrounds 3:00pm - 8:00pm, If you are a Cheshire County 4-H Club or independent member, Cheshire County 4-H is inviting you to help build and decorate your own garden bed for the Cheshire
  • NH 4-H Working Steer Clinic
    June 28, 2025
    NH 4-H Working Steer Clinic 4-H members 8 and older are invited to participate in the 2025 NH 4-H Working Steer clinic! Youth can bring their working steer teams and learn from experts and
  • 4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic Weekend
    June 28, 2025 to June 29th, 2025
    4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic Weekend The NH 4-H Sheep and Goat Weekend is open, set up, and organized for all ages and levels of learning for youth who are interested in learning more about the 4-H
  • Multi-County 4-H Horse Qualifying Show
    June 28, 2025
    Multi-County 4-H Horse Qualifying Show 7:00am - 5:00pm, Download Show Information Packet
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Articles

4-H Exhibit Hall Barn
For the Love of the 4-H Exhibit Hall
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
image of a sewing machine with text overlay 4-H Summer Quilting Day Camp Summer 2025
4-H Quilting Day Camp
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
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Celebrate Giving Tuesday by Supporting UNH Cooperative Extension
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
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