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The NC State Extension logo alongside the dates of the Introductory Horse Judging Short Course (November 21-22, 2026) and a picture of a lady judging a horse in a halter class.
NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - October 1, 2026

A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners Honored

Published - September 7, 2026

2026 State Show Dedication Recipient Wayne Moore and his family, friends, and Extension colleagues in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Dedication

Published - September 6, 2026

Ruth Vorder Bruegge is holding her plaque for receiving the 2026 Candace Norman Adult Volunteer Leader award. On each side of her are Jessica McVey and Morgan Maness, members of the North Central District 4-H Horse Advisory Council who sponsored the award
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Winners

Published - September 5, 2026

Alumni Showmanship Sponsorship Challenge winner, Samantha Taylor, posing with her palomino horse and Alaina Cross. Samantha is where a hippopotamus costume.
2026: A Historic Year for Alumni Showmanship

Published - September 4, 2026

The senior and junior sportsmanship award winners posing with their plaques in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Sportsmanship Awards

Published - September 2, 2026

A collage of headshots of the 5 2026 State Communications Contest Champions.
2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

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Youth Livestock - Agent & Volunteer Leader Trainings

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Leap Into Sheep Participants 2026
Leap Into Sheep 2027

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Beef Leadership Participants 2026
Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Stockpiled bermudagrass plots
Stockpiled Bermudagrass for Grazing Livestock

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Forages
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North Carolina Continues Winning Streak at Southeastern Hay Contest

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Forages
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Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy Workshop

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Forages
Cows grazing
Grassland Partnership Webinars

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Forages
People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.
East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
State Contest Winners
NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
cows grazing stockpiled tall fescue
Franklin County Five-County Beef Tour Features Grassland Partnership Participants

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Forages
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