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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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State Contest Winners
NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

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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Upcoming Events

North Carolina State Fair Thu Oct 15 — Sun Oct 25 Flea Market at the State Fairgrounds (The Raleigh Market), 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging Contest Fri Oct 23 — Sat Oct 24 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
East Coast Exhibition Livestock (ECEL) Contest Fri Nov 06 — Sat Nov 07 Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
Craven Angus Farm - 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest Saturday | Nov 07 | All Day 6197 Little Beane Store Rd, Seagrove, NC 27341, 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
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News From NC State Extension

$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Klea Olive Grove near Thessaloniki was the perfect setting for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture Scholars to learn olive oil production from Mr. Dimitrios Psathas.
Prepping for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture in 2027!

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Career Pathways
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Getting Ahead of Italian Ryegrass in the 2026–2027 Winter Wheat Season

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Small Grains
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North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Earlier Maturity or Greater Pod Retention? Peanut Notes No. 238 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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PVQE Plot Tour September 23 at 10:30 am Peanut Notes No. 237 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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Late Season Disease and Harvest Tour September 28 Peanut Notes No. 236 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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Cooler Weather and Maturity Peanut Notes No. 235 2026

Published - September 20, 2026

From: Peanut
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 5 Peanut Notes No. 234 2026

Published - September 19, 2026

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