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.
  • All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic
    June 8, 2025
    All About the Dogs Weekend - 4-H Youth Clinic 9:00am - 1:00pm, Download the event packet
  • Growing Green with 4-H
    June 10, 2025
    Growing Green with 4-H 5:30pm - 7:30pm,
  • The Big Deal about The Big E
    June 18, 2025
    The Big Deal about The Big E 6:30pm - 7:30pm, New Hampshire 4-H members ages 12 and older (as of January 1 of the current year) have a unique opportunity to exhibit their animal projects in 4-H shows at The
  • Merrimack County 4-H Leaders Association Summer Meeting
    June 18, 2025
    Merrimack County 4-H Leaders Association Summer Meeting 6:30pm - 8:00pm, The Merrimack County 4-H Leaders Association will hold their final meeting of the 2024-2025 4-H Program Year at South Pittsfield Community Center on June 18th
  • 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
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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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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
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