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

Published - June 22, 2017 Read

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East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026 Read

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NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

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

Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Contest Results

Published - November 2, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Oct 31

North Buncombe FFA Fall Brawl (Livestock Show) Saturday | Oct 31 | All Day Madison County Fairgrounds, 330 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753, USA

Nov 06

East Coast Exhibition Livestock (ECEL) Contest Fri Nov 06 — Sat Nov 07 Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

Nov 07

Craven Angus Farm - 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest Saturday | Nov 07 | All Day 6197 Little Beane Store Rd, Seagrove, NC 27341, USA

Dec 05

Twister Blizzard Bash (Livestock Show) Sat Dec 05 — Sun Dec 06 Caldwell County Fairgrounds, 2461 Fairground Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA

Jan 23

NCJHA - "Judging in January" Saturday | Jan 23 | All Day Beef Education Unit | NC State Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory, 3710 Beef Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

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Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Published - October 28, 2026

From: Food Business

Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep

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2026 North Carolina Corn Season Recap: Lessons from a Challenging Year

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Corn

Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 27, 2026

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

2026 Winter Management Series: Cattle Technologies

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Dairy

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North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.

4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

Partnering for Community Health: Lenoir County EFNEP Ready to Serve Families

Published - October 26, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

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