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

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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.
  • 4-H Beef and Dairy Field Day
    May 31, 2025
    4-H Beef and Dairy Field Day 9:00am - 3:00pm, The NH 4-H Beef and Dairy Field Day is a time for 4-H members of all ages to prepare for the show season ahead! Youth will get the opportunity to participate in
  • 4-H Wildside Extravaganza
    June 1, 2025
    4-H Wildside Extravaganza 1:00pm - 3:00pm, GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR WILD SIDE!
  • Pollinator Garden Community Service Evening
    June 4, 2025
    Pollinator Garden Community Service Evening 4:00pm - 6:30pm, The Belknap County YLT is starting their Ignite Lead-To-Change project with a Community Service Evening!
  • The State of NH 4-H Animal Science
    June 5, 2025
    The State of NH 4-H Animal Science 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Join Kate Guerdat, 4-H Youth Development and Education Program Team Leader, and Hannah Majewski, 4-H Animal Science Field Specialist for updates and information
  • All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic
    June 7, 2025
    All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic 9:00am - 5:00pm, Download the event packet
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Articles

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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
4-H volunteers
Why Should You Consider Becoming a 4-H Volunteer?
Be an Inspiration for Youths' Mental Health
All adults have a story to share and a skill to teach. To ensure a beautiful future filled with hope and meaning, please consider becoming a volunteer... Learn More
Mike Harris in 2018
4-H Youth Development Program Manager Mike Harris Moves from Rockingham to Belknap County
Harris will continue delivering high impact programs for 4-H youth
Announcing a job location change from Rockingham County to Belknap County for Mike Harris. Learn More
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