Coös County 4-H

Coös County 4-H Coös County 4-H in New Hampshire. To Make The Best Better It combines federal, state and local expertise and resources. UNH, U.S. Dept.

As a program of the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Coös County 4-H is part of the nationwide Extension network that links research-based knowledge and technology to people where they live and work. The main learning style of 4-H is “learn by doing”. Members and leaders participate in projects that fit with their own interests. 4-H also includes school enrichment programs, camps

, 4-H after-school and special interest clubs. The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Our programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a UNH or UNHCE discriminatory harassment complaint, use the Incident Report Form (https://unh.how/incident) or call 603-862-2930. To file a USDA program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (https://unh.how/discrimination) or call 866-632-9992. Accommodations, including language access services, available upon request before an event at https://unh.how/request.

Employment opportunity:
06/23/2026

Employment opportunity:

The 4-H program manager facilitates the growth of the Merrimack County 4-H program and life-skill development of 4-H youth.

It's time for Sponsor a Tub of Ice CreamSupport the 4-H Dairy Bar at the Lancaster Fair!*NEW this year, we have an onlin...
06/23/2026

It's time for Sponsor a Tub of Ice Cream
Support the 4-H Dairy Bar at the Lancaster Fair!

*NEW this year, we have an online payment option: https://givebutter.com/sponsor-a-tub-of-ice-cream-98rxat

Help us make the 4-H Dairy Bar a delicious success for Coös and Ess*x County 4-H! Individuals, clubs/ groups, and businesses are invited to sponsor a tub of ice cream for just $45. Your support helps fund youth programming, fair participation, and community education. Support the 4-H Dairy Bar at the Lancaster Fair! Each sponsored tub will be labeled with the sponsor's name and featured on a sign at our 4-H Dairy Bar during fair week!

Sponsorship forms can be found here:
Printable form:
https://universitysystemnh.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CosExtension/IQDMtTnqBbvnRrxoZt1QunJaAea-r4bWc8PAR1E8pJseCx0?e=Mnnri0
Fillable pdf form:
https://universitysystemnh.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CosExtension/IQDMtTnqBbvnRrxoZt1QunJaAea-r4bWc8PAR1E8pJseCx0?e=Mnnri0

You can reach out to 4-H Members or Clubs as well as the Coös County 4-H for sponsorship. If you have any questions, please contact Christine or Tracy at the 4-H Office.

06/10/2026

4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Weekend
June 13, 2026 | 7:00am - June 14, 2026 | 3:30pm
In-Person
Barry Conservation Camp
3783 York Pond Road
Berlin, NH 03570

4-H volunteers are invited to join the New Hampshire 4-H Shooting Sports program on June 13 and 14 for a two-day opportunity to earn 4-H Shooting Sports instructor certification in one of five disciplines: muzzleloader, archery, rifle, hunting skills, shotgun. Once trained, individuals may later provide programming to 4-H youth in the specific discipline. (NOTE: Attendees must obtain their National 4-H Shooting Sports Primer Certification and be a 4-H screened volunteer.)

During this Shooting Sports Instructor Training, 4-H volunteers can expect to spend time in the classroom and on the shooting range learning risk management as well as practices to teach hands-on techniques to youth.

If you have a teen (ages 14+) interested in becoming a certified teen instructor and attending the event with you, contact Shannon MacKay. (NOTE: For weekend housing accommodations, teen must be accompanied by the registered parent/guardian participant.) continued.....

For full event details and to register, please visit our website: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/06/4-h-volunteer-shooting-sports-weekend

Growing Okra?
06/10/2026

Growing Okra?

Digging Deeper: Okra

Okra can be boiled, fried, or pickled. This heat-loving plant is perfect for your summer garden, low in calories and high in vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber.

Learn more about growing your own okra by visiting our website and finding your local county Extension office [link]: extension.mgcafe.uky.edu

Attention 4-Her's - all links are now live for sign-ups for 4-H at the Lancaster Fair. This includes: Livestock & Hall E...
06/10/2026

Attention 4-Her's - all links are now live for sign-ups for 4-H at the Lancaster Fair.
This includes: Livestock & Hall Entries, 4-H Dairy Bar, 4-H Hall Monitor, 4-H Workday (cleanup day) on August 29, etc.
Here is the link for everything: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/09/4-h-lancaster-fair

Applications are open for National 4-H Dairy Conference and are due June 25th. New this year, we have an online applicat...
06/08/2026

Applications are open for National 4-H Dairy Conference and are due June 25th. New this year, we have an online application portal. Here's the link to share the information:

National 4-H Dairy Conference is a 4-day conference held annually in Madison, Wisconsin, in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo.

05/19/2026

🐮🐴🐕The June 1st ZSuite animal enrollment deadline is just around the corner!🐐🐑🐓

✅Bring your questions to Hannah's Office Hours on Tuesday, May 26th. Use this link to log in anytime from 7:00-8:00pm to go over ZSuite animal enrollment or your fair season questions: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/247445976532405?p=Bg2sCNCXya60bXArZS

Reminder: June 1 - Paper 4-H Animal Enrollment (Intent to Show) and Borrowing Forms are due into the Coös County 4-H Off...
05/18/2026

Reminder: June 1 - Paper 4-H Animal Enrollment (Intent to Show) and Borrowing Forms are due into the Coös County 4-H Office before 3pm. Or enroll animals in ZSuite before 4pm!

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629 Main Street
Lancaster, NH
03584

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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