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It’s 4-H Week and today is Thankful Thursday! 🍀 Swipe to learn the 4-H Pledge and what each H in 4-H means: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.

4-H has been an important part of the NYS Fair for over 100 years, and is an exciting opportunity for young people to exhibit, submit projects, work together, and learn! Annually, we receive around 500 teen 4-H leaders who welcome fairgoers to the Youth Building, help with hands-on activities, and so much more.

We’re very thankful for 4-H and the commitment to help young people grow into competent, caring, community-focused adults. Thank you @nys4h! #4HBeyondReady

Youngsters learn how to judge dairy cattle during the 4-H Youth judging in the Dairy Cattle Building at the NYS Fair on Aug. 21, 2025.

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The State Fair 4-H Dog Show was held at the Fair on Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2025.

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Karoline Dininny and Brynn Mills, both of Steuben County. Dininny won Champions Showmanship, Junior Division in the 4-H Dairy Goat Fitting and Showmanship competition at the NYS Fair on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2023. Mills took Master Showman, Junior Division.

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Kieran Dwyer, 14, of Marietta, NY works to clip his show cow at the NYS Fair on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2026. Dwyer showed in both 4-H and open classes.

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Luke Bertram, 16, of Homer, NY washes his calf on the opening day of the NYS Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Bertram showed through the week in both open and 4-H classes.

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Izzy Robinson of Farmington, NY competes in the 4-H Barbeque Contest at the NYS Fair on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

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4-H Youth Health Ambassador Rose Rella of Central Valley, NY creates her own smoothie using pedal power at the NYS Fair, on Aug. 21, 2014.
The smoothie bikes were part of 4-H and UnitedHealthcare’s partnership called “Eat4-Health”. The partnership helped tackle obesity by promoting healthy eating and lifestyles among youth and families. With her from left, is Kristal Spencer of Binghamton, NY, Dr. Health E. Hound, and April Turner of Central Valley, NY. The bikes were located in the Youth Building.

It’s 4-H Week and today is Thankful Thursday! 🍀 Swipe to learn the 4-H taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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At The Great New York State Fair, Wyoming County 4-H’er Alaina and her pig, Iris, took on the Youth Swine Show.

In the ring, Alaina works to keep Iris in the judge’s view while showing how well they can move and respond as a team. But showing swine has helped Alaina grow beyond the show ring, too.

Watch as Alaina shares how she overcame her fear of competing in front of a crowd. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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A sneak peek inside the 4-H Youth Building at The Great New York State Fair!

4-H projects fill nearly every corner, with projects ranging from woodworking and clothing to detailed models and original artwork. Each creation reflects hours of learning and hands-on work by a New York 4-H’er.

Stop by the Youth Building during your next visit to the Fair! Colorful painting of a cow surrounded by sunflowers and other flowers. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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🌟What makes STAR worth coming to? Hear it from the youth who’ve been there!

➡️ Contact your county 4-H educator to register before September 7, 2026.
Visit: https://www.nys4-h.org/star

*STAR (State Teen Action Retreat)* brings youth ages 13–19 from across New York together for an exciting weekend of leadership, hands-on workshops, roundtables, community service, a keynote speaker, dinner & dance, and more! by @nys4h

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The goats showed up in style for the 4-H Goat Costume Contest at The Great New York State Fair! taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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Congratulations to Kathy Burns of CCE Onondaga County, who received the Women in Agriculture Friend of the Fair Award today at The Great New York State Fair!

Kathy leads the Voice of the Farmer Garden on the State Fairgrounds, where fairgoers can see growing crops and learn what really goes into producing our food, successes, challenges, and all.

The award recognizes Kathy’s work bringing CCE’s educational mission to life at one of New York state’s largest public gatherings, and helping people better understand where their food comes from.

Read more about Kathy’s work and impact — 🔗 Kathy Burns smiles while standing among the plants in the Voice of the Farmer Garden at the New York State Fairgrounds. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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At The Great New York State Fair, 12-year-old Raelyn from Steuben County 4-H showed her Boer meat goat, Jenny, in the Youth Meat Goat Show.

Raelyn’s approach is simple: walk into the ring like you own it, and believe you’re going to win. That mindset helped her take Grand Champion in Master Showmanship, where exhibitors are judged on how well they handle their animal.

Headed to the Fair? Stop by a 4-H show and see what young people from across the state have been working toward all year. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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Great news, our NYS 4-H Merch Store is now open until September 15th! 🛒👖

Shop now at the link in our bio! by @nys4h

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4-H members from across New York are showcasing their culinary skills at the New York State Fair.

Ann Supa, 4-H UNITY and nutrition educator from CCE Broome County, gives the inside scoop on how these culinary creations get judged.

It’s not just about taste and presentation. Judges provide valuable feedback that actually helps participants grow. Because at the end of the day, the ribbon color matters way less than what these young chefs walk away having learned. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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Kate, Eve and Amelia of CCE Suffolk County’s 4-H program put their goat-grooming skills to the test at the Great New York State Fair.

Like a competitive baking show — but with goats — the fitting competition gave them a limited amount of time to wash, clip, groom and style a dairy goat for the show ring. Together, they combined experience with curiosity and worked as a team to meet the challenge. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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A trip to The Great New York State Fair isn’t complete without a stop in the Youth Building.

Inside, 4-H’ers from across the state are showing off projects they’ve spent months creating, building, growing and perfecting.

This year’s exhibits include everything from a working LEGO Ferris wheel and handmade furniture to beadwork, photography, sewing, quilting, crochet and miniature worlds built down to the tiniest detail.

Swipe through for a look at just a few of the projects on display, then stop by the Youth Building and see what else you can find. Colorful LEGO display featuring a large Ferris wheel surrounded by miniature buildings, figures and other details. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @nys4h

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Competitions, exhibits and demonstrations are abounding here at the New York State Fairgrounds, and at county fairs all across the state! From animal showmanship and livestock competitions to other projects on topics like horticulture, craftsmanship, environmental sustainability, agriscience, and more, New York’s youth from all over the state are paying off months of hard work here at the fairgrounds.

August's photo contest category is "Youth Ag Showcase!” This month, we want to see photos this month that demonstrate the hard work and passion that goes into the fair season for our youngest agriculturalists!

Photos are being accepted through the end of the Great New York State Fair and are due by Labor Day! Submit your photo by emailing it with a brief description to PressOffice@agriculture.ny.gov!

ICYMI: The Department is running a year-long photo contest with different categories each month that aim to spotlight a different aspect of New York State’s diverse agricultural industry. The first-place winners each month will have their photo included as part of a 2027 12-month calendar. by @nys4h

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