NH 4-H Animal Science

10/16/2026

💚🐄What a wonderful experience for the New Hampshire 4-H delegation at the National 4-H Dairy Conference! 💚🐄

We’re so proud of the 4-H members who represented the Granite State, connecting with fellow dairy enthusiasts from across the country, learning from industry leaders, and making memories and friendships along the way.

A heartfelt thank-you to our volunteer chaperones for giving their time, energy, and support to make this experience possible. Your dedication helps create meaningful opportunities for our 4-H members to learn, grow, and lead.

We’re grateful for the experiences, connections, and memories made, and we can’t wait to see how our delegates put what they’ve learned into action!

Way to represent New Hampshire 4-H! 💚🐄

10/15/2026

We’re wrapping up an incredible season of New Hampshire 4-H at The Big E by celebrating our Dog, Goat, and Sheep teams!*💚

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing 4-H volunteers, chaperones, families, and supporters who made these experiences possible throughout all three weeks of shows. Your time, encouragement, and commitment help create meaningful opportunities for our members to learn, grow, and shine.

👏 Congratulations to all of our Dog, Goat, and Sheep exhibitors on a fantastic final week! And congratulations to all of our NH 4-H members who represented the Granite State at The Big E this year!

What a wonderful way to celebrate another year of learning, leadership, and 4-H pride! 🍀💚

10/02/2026

🐂🐴 NH 4-H takes on the second weekend of The Big E!🎉

What a weekend for our New Hampshire 4-H members! We’re celebrating our Beef, Working Steer, and Horse teams as they represented NH 4-H at The Big E! 💚

From the show ring to the barn, our members showcased the hard work, dedication, and countless hours they’ve put into raising, training, and preparing their animals.

A huge thank you to our incredible 4-H volunteers, chaperones, families, and supporters who helped make this experience possible!

09/28/2026

The NH 4-H crew has landed safely in Madison, WI for the National 4-H Dairy Conference!🍀

Congratulations to our 2026 delegates:
🐄Colton, Cheshire County 4-H NH
🐄Alanna, Cheshire County
🐄Katie, Belknap County 4-H

And a big thank you to their chaperones Angie and Mike!💚

We can’t wait to hear about everything you learn, and all your adventures!

09/24/2026

🐑🚜🎙️ What does 4-H look and sound like at the fair?

Find out in this special bonus episode of the Shared Soil podcast: “Live at the Fair”! 🎧

Recorded at the Hopkinton Fair, this episode takes listeners behind the scenes with New Hampshire 4-H members, leaders, and families. Hear firsthand about the hands-on learning, livestock projects, tractor restoration, public speaking, perseverance, and perhaps most importantly, the sense of community that makes 4-H such a meaningful experience for young people.

From showing sheep to rebuilding tractors, 4-H offers young people opportunities to learn by doing, build confidence, develop practical skills, and make lasting connections. 💚

🎧Listen to “Live at the Fair” and hear directly from the people who make 4-H come alive.

👉 https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2026/09/live-fair

Kendall and Rebecca visit the Hopkinton Fair to highlight how 4-H engages with agricultural fairs and helps young people build confidence, practical skills, and community. Featuring interviews with leaders and exhibitors, the episode explores hands-on learning, livestock projects, and the lasting im...

09/24/2026

🐄🐇🐔What a great first week of NH 4-H at The Big E with our Dairy, Rabbit, and Poultry teams!🎉

A special milestone this year: 2026 marked the first-ever 4-H Rabbit and Poultry shows at The Big E! We’re so proud of the 4-H members who helped make this inaugural experience one to remember.

And, of course, we couldn’t make experiences like this happen without our amazing 4-H volunteers and chaperones! 💚 Thank you for giving your time, energy, and support to our members and for helping make this opportunity possible.

Congratulations to all of our 4-H Dairy, Rabbit, and Poultry exhibitors on a fantastic week! Good luck to our 4-H Horse, Working Steer, and Beef cattle exhibitors heading to their shows this weekend!🌟

09/08/2026

08/24/2026

Hannah and Janell sat down with Kendall and Rebecca for the August episode of the UNH Extension "Shared Soils" podcast to talks fairs and 4-H! We're so proud of all our 4-H members and their accomplishments, and love the opportunity to partner with the NH Association of Fairs and Festivals.

🍀While you're driving to the next fair, check out the "Agricultural Fairs" episode:

A University of New Hampshire Extension podcast that celebrates the resilience and triumphs of women in agriculture. Hosts Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube create a relatable and welcoming space to learn and find kinship, empathy, and belonging. "Shared Soil" aligns with our commitment to expanding...

08/23/2026

🚨 Last Call – NH 4-H Big E Qualification Packets! 🚨

The deadline to submit your 2026 NH 4-H Big E Qualifying & Entry Packet is TODAY August 23!

If you're planning to represent NH 4-H at The Big E, this is your reminder to make sure your packet is complete and submitted to [email protected] by tonight! Late or incomplete packets cannot be accepted.

📋 Find the packet, eligibility requirements, and submission instructions here:
https://extension.unh.edu/new-hampshire-4-h/pathway-experiences/new-hampshire-4-h-animal-science/nh-4-h-animal-science-big-e

Best of luck to all of our 4-H exhibitors a the fairs—we can't wait to see our NH 4-H members shine at The Big E! 🍀🐄🐐🐑🐇