Handlers showing two belted cattle in an indoor livestock ring, tag "098" visible on one handler

Stay in Touch With N.C. 4-H Livestock

Published - June 22, 2017 Read
Group of children holding awards under "NC STATE UNIVERSITY" sign, E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit

NCJHA Contest Results

Published - February 9, 2026 Read
Young woman holding a clipped sheep by its head while several people watch inside a barn

NC Showmanship Clinic

Published - January 15, 2026 Read

News From Youth Livestock Program

North Carolina Junior Hereford Association
NCJHA "Judging in January" Postponed

Published - December 12, 2025

Livestock showing in an enclosed arena.
Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Contest Results

Published - November 2, 2025

A youth lamb contestant poses with their lamb.
Leap Into Sheep 2026

Published - October 14, 2025

A judge teaches youths how to judge livestock in a small pen.
NC State Fair Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest

Published - September 3, 2025

4-H Youth Livestock contest senior Division winners.
2025 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results

Published - August 4, 2025

Junior Livestock judges pose in front of the NC State Department of Animal Science banner. They have plaques and ribbons.
NC 4-H Livestock Contest Information

Published - July 7, 2025

A group of teenagers judge a pen of goats as part of a judging contest.
Judgin' in June

Published - June 5, 2025

A child learns from an adult as part of a Skillathon Clinic.
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics

Published - May 20, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Wilson County 4-H Livestock Show & Sale Wed Mar 25 — Thu Mar 26 Wilson county fair, 2331 US-301, Wilson, NC 27893, USA
Wilson County 4-H Youth Livestock Judging Contest Wednesday | Mar 25 | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM Wilson county fair, 2331 US-301, Wilson, NC 27893, USA
Clover Classic 4-H Livestock Show Sat Mar 28 — Sun Mar 29 Carolina Classic Fair, 421 27th St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, USA
NC FFA State Livestock Evaluation Contest Tuesday | Mar 31 | All Day James B Hunt Horse Complex, 4601 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale Mon Apr 06 — Tue Apr 07 Johnston County Livestock Arena
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News From NC State Extension

Plant with TSWV symptoms
Higher Levels of Spotted Wilt in 2025 and Possible Reasons Why Peanut Notes No. 32 2026

Published - March 21, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanut field in Martin County.
Peanuts Following Soybeans Peanut Notes No. 31 2026

Published - March 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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Coming soon! Spanish and English Frontline Employee Trainings

Published - March 21, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.
Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of NC State Extension staff wearing red shirts and khaki pants kneel in rows of a cultivated field with large green plants, smiling and making hand signs toward the camera. Overlaid text reads “NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26.”
Get Ready for Day of Giving 2026!

Published - March 20, 2026

From: Marketing
A picture of the first place senior hippology team and their awards
2026 NC State 4-H Hippology Contest Winners Announced

Published - March 20, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A picture of the buckle awarded to the high individual in the 2026 NC State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
2026 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest Results

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 Central Cattle Reproduction School

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Beef
Jerry Moody holds Fraser fir branch
The Roots of Leadership: Jerry Moody Wins CALS Award for Excellence

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
John Bowen, a smiling older man, is pictured surrounded by healthy plants he has propagated.
Growing Impact: Meet John Bowen

Published - March 18, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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