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

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State Contest Winners

NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

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News From Youth Livestock Program

Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

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Goat Fitting Clinic

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Randolph County Center
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NCJHA Contest Results

Published - February 9, 2026

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NC Showmanship Clinic

Published - January 15, 2026

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

Published - December 12, 2025

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Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Contest Results

Published - November 2, 2025

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Leap Into Sheep 2026

Published - October 14, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging Contest Fri Oct 23 — Sat Oct 24 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute Fri Feb 19 — Sun Feb 21 Visit Hickory NC | Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
East Coast Extravaganza (Livestock Show) Sat Feb 27 — Sun Feb 28 Johnston County Livestock Arena, 520 County Home Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
Central Piedmont Jr Livestock Show & Sale Tue Apr 06 — Wed Apr 07 6716 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
NCSU Farm Animal Days Wed Apr 21 — Fri Apr 23
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News From NC State Extension

Leaf Spot in the peanut canopy
Leaf Spot and Sclerotinia Blight Advisories on August 30 Peanut Notes No. 226 2026

Published - August 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanuts at Rocky Mount
Pod Maturity on August 27 Peanut Notes No. 225 2026

Published - August 30, 2026

From: Peanut
A young woman wearing a green blazer stands next to a woman wearing a white blazer who is holding an award plaque.
North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 28

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Soybeans
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.25.26]

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Splitworm Reports in NC Tobacco

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
A collage of headshots of the 5 2026 State Communications Contest Champions.
2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Bearberry whiteflies showing up in NC blueberries

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Blueberries
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SDBII Agritourism Tour in KY - Register Now

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Dairy
A group photo of all the NC youth and coaches at the AQHYA championship contests.
2026 NC 4-H'ers Excel at APHA & AQHYA World Contests

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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