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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

Published - June 23, 2026 Read
Judging Contest

Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026 Read

News From Youth Livestock Program

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

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

Published - November 2, 2025

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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

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Upcoming Events

North Carolina 4-H Congress Mon Jul 20 — Fri Jul 24 North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
State 4-H Livestock Events Thu Jul 30 — Sat Aug 01 North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
NC Junior Beef Round-Up Fri Aug 07 — Sun Aug 09 WNC Agricultural Center - Davis Event Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732, USA
Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging Contest Fri Oct 23 — Sat Oct 24 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
NCSU Farm Animal Days Wed Apr 21 — Fri Apr 23
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News From NC State Extension

Fungicides being applied in peanut in early July
Jordan Column Peanut Grower Magazine Peanut Notes No. 144 2026

Published - July 7, 2026

From: Peanut
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Soybeans
Symptoms of GLS on a wet leaf
GLS and Bitter Rot Meeting: July 9, 2026

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Marissa cutting a bell pepper on a cutting board
Columbus County Youth Master the Breakfast Bowl

Published - July 6, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Palmer amaranth in peanuts
Spraying When Hot Peanut Notes No. 143 2026

Published - July 4, 2026

From: Peanut
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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Dan Anco Clemson Comments Peanut Notes No. 142 2026

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Peanut
Fungicide on peanut leaves
Fungicide Program Question Peanut Notes No. 141 2026

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Peanut
Fungicide on peanut leaves
Start of Fungicide Sprays Peanut Notes No. 140 2026

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Peanut
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