Vermont 4-H

06/07/2026

https://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/upcoming-4-h-events

06/06/2026

2026 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10am to 3:30pm

Please wear closed toe, washable boots to participate! 4-H members will compete in judging dairy cattle. Open to 4-H members ages 8 to 18 as of January 1, 2026. Agenda: Check in between 9:30 and – 10:00 a.m. Contest starts after check-in and goes until all the classes have been judged and awards h...

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 State 4-H Volunteer Award Winners!
Winners were recognized at State Communications Day on May 9th

4-H Spark Igniter Award – Cindy Kayhart of Addison County
Green & Growing Award - Emily Harvey-Lacroix of Washington County
Clover Commitment Award – Kristen Mclaughlin of Rutland County
Blue Ribbon Belonging Award - Melissa Morin of Lamoille County
Event Champion Award - Mary Fay of Chittenden County
Friends of 4-H Award - Bianca Fernandez of Windham County
Legacy Leader - Beverly Wilkinson of Essex County

05/30/2026

VERMONT 4-H SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Samuel Luis – Addison County

Samuel is graduating from Otter Valley Union High School and will be attending Vermont State University where he’ll be majoring in business. He has been in 4-H for 10 years, as part of the Mt. Independence 4-H Club, where he participated in dairy cattle and shooting sports projects.

One of Samuel’s favorite memories in 4-H was traveling to Utah to compete at the National Holstein Convention and spending time with his 4-H club.

Congratulations, Samuel!
UVM Extension Addison County 4-H

05/29/2026

VERMONT 4-H SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Isabella Kang-Chittenden County

Isabella is graduating from Milton High School and will be attending Saint Michael's College majoring in neuroscience and minoring in emergency medicine. She hopes to pursue a career in the medical field as either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon.

She has been in 4-H for 6 years, as part of the Whispering Pines 4-H Club. One of her favorite memories in 4-H was camping out at the barn with close friends while preparing to run the youth show the next day. She also enjoyed traveling to Kentucky with other club members and experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity together.

Congratulations, Isabella!
UVM Extension Chittenden County 4-H Program

05/28/2026

VERMONT 4-H SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Jaz Gonzalez – Windham County

Jaz is a senior graduating from Brattleboro Union High School. After graduation, Jaz plans to explore carpentry, electrical work, or another skilled trade that will help him grow while giving back to his community.

Jaz has been in 4-H for 3 years and participated in the Farm to Cafeteria Sustainability–New Mexico project. One of his favorite memories in 4-H was picking fresh produce from the garden and traveling to New Mexico to learn more about farm-to-cafeteria programs and sustainable agriculture.

Congratulations, Jaz!
UVM Extension Windsor & Windham County 4-H - Vermont

05/27/2026

VERMONT 4-H SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Amy Vaughan – Orange County

Amy is graduating from Oxbow High School and will be attending Cornell University to pursue a degree in Animal Science. She has been in 4-H for 13 years, as part of the Rambling Rivers 4-H Club, participating in horse, sewing, cooking, and dairy projects.

One of Amy’s favorite 4-H memories was being part of the Vermont State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team in 2023. Through her many years in 4-H, she built skills, friendships, and experiences that helped prepare her for her future goals.

Congratulations, Amy!
UVM Extension Orange & Washington County 4-H - Vermont

05/26/2026

VERMONT 4-H SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Kate Wehmeyer – Windsor County

Kate is graduating from Hanover High and will be attending Washington University in St. Louis to study architecture. She has been in 4-H for 10 years, as part of the Hartland Cattle 4-H Club, exploring projects such as raising cows in the U.S. versus Chile, the farm-to-table milk process, and misconceptions about the dairy industry.

One of Kate’s favorite 4-H memories was riding a cow around the ring during a costume class, a fun and unforgettable experience that captures the creativity and joy of 4-H.

Congratulations, Kate!
UVM Extension Windsor & Windham County 4-H - Vermont

05/24/2026

VERMONT 4-H SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Halee Lockaby – Windham County

Halee is graduating from Brattleboro Union High School and will be attending Landmark College to study graphic design and business studies. She has been in 4-H for 2 years, as part of the Green Paws 4-H Club, participating in gardening, agriculture, culinary, and general projects.

One of Halee’s favorite 4-H memories was traveling to Maine for her first conference. Through 4-H, she had the opportunity to try new experiences, meet new people, and build skills that will support her future goals.

Congratulations, Halee!
UVM Extension Windsor & Windham County 4-H - Vermont

05/23/2026

VERMONT 4-H SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Annabel Carson – Windham County

Annabel is graduating from Burr and Burton Academy and will be attending Messiah University this fall to study Mechanical Engineering. She has been in 4-H for 12 years, as part of the River Riders II 4-H Club, participating in horse projects.

One of Annabel’s favorite 4-H memories was representing Vermont 4-H by playing the violin at the Eastern States Exposition in 2019. Through her years in 4-H, she had the opportunity to combine her talents and interests while creating meaningful experiences and memories along the way.

Congratulations, Annabel!
UVM Extension Windsor & Windham County 4-H - Vermont