Upcoming Events

  • Mass 4-H

    MA 4-H Goat Advisory

    Online

    The MA 4-H Goat Advisory Committee coordinates the delegation to the New England Dairy Goat Program at the Big E as well as an annual workshop.  Other events are planned as well, such as tours of local goat farms.  This group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30PM on Zoom.

  • Mass 4-H

    Explore Vet Science Academy: Session 1

    In-person | UMass Amherst Campus/ Hadley Farm

    Do you love animals? Have you considered becoming a veterinarian? On June 13th and 14th, 2026, MA 4-H Animal Science and UMASS Vet Science will be welcoming students, ages 13 to 18, interested in Veterinary Science. Youth will be learning about the wide range of opportunities in this profession and will get TONS of hands-on animal experience. Participants will have the option to stay overnight in a UMASS dorm!

  • Mass 4-H

    Animal Science Species Workshops

    In-person

    Join youth from across Massachusetts and New England for hands-on workshops designed to build animal science knowledge and show skills. Participants will learn from experienced volunteers, educators, and industry professionals while preparing for fairs, contests, and other 4-H events. These workshops are being held in place of our Animal Science Academy for this year.

  • Mass 4-H

    Explore Vet Science Academy: Session 2

    In-person | UMass Amherst: Hadley Farm

    Do you love animals? Have you considered becoming a veterinarian? On June 15th and 16th, 2026, MA 4-H Animal Science and UMASS Vet Science will be welcoming students, ages 13 to 18, interested in Veterinary Science. Youth will be learning about the wide range of opportunities in this profession and will get TONS of hands-on animal experience. This year, we are bringing back the option to stay overnight in a UMASS dorm!

     

     

  • Mass 4-H

    MA 4-H Poultry Advisory

    Online

    The MA 4-H Poultry Advisory is a state-wide animal science team of youth and volunteers.  This group is responsible for the MA 4-H delegation to the New England 4-H Poultry Program.  They also coordinate participation several programs such as the Animal Science Academy and National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference teams.  This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please join us!

  • Mass 4-H

    MA 4-H Beef Advisory

    Online

    The MA 4-H Beef Advisory is a state-wide animal science team of youth and volunteers.  This group is responsible for the MA 4-H delegation to the New England 4-H Beef Program.  They also coordinate participation several programs such as the Animal Science Academy and National 4-H Livestock teams.  This group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM. Please join us!

  • Mass 4-H

    Animal Science Species Workshops

    In-person

    Join youth from across Massachusetts and New England for hands-on workshops designed to build animal science knowledge and show skills. Participants will learn from experienced volunteers, educators, and industry professionals while preparing for fairs, contests, and other 4-H events. These workshops are being held in place of our Animal Science Academy for this year.

  • Mass 4-H

    Animal Science Species Workshops

    In-person

    Join youth from across Massachusetts and New England for hands-on workshops designed to build animal science knowledge and show skills. Participants will learn from experienced volunteers, educators, and industry professionals while preparing for fairs, contests, and other 4-H events. These workshops are being held in place of our Animal Science Academy for this year.

  • Landscape Nursery and Urban Forestry

    2026 Landscape Pests and Problems Walkabout - Insects and Cultural Practices

    In-person | Heritage Museum & Gardens

    Join Tawny Simisky, UMass Extension Entomologist, Russ Norton, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Horticulture and Agriculture Extension Educator, and Escher Cattle, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Entomologist, for a walk through the landscape. We will examine some of the most common insect and cultural problems of woody ornamentals, as well as discuss and demonstrate how to put IPM practices to work efficiently. 

  • Mass 4-H

    ADGA National Show Volunteer Sign Up

    In-person | Eastern States Exposition

    The American Dairy Goat Association National Show 2026 will take place Friday, June 26 through Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Eastern States Exposition. This premier event brings together dairy goat breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts from across the country to celebrate excellence in dairy goat genetics, management, and youth involvement.

  • Mass 4-H

    Big E Delegation Interest Form

    Online

    In order to be ready for this year's New England 4-H Programs at the Big E in September, all youth interested in participating in the animal commodities must attend a mandatory information session and register in 4-H Online in the “Big E Delegation Interest Form” under the events tab. 

  • Mass 4-H

    Animal Project Verification and Lease Forms

    Online

    The Animal Verification Form is used to identify 4-H animal projects for the year.  Forms for all cattle should be completed by May 1.  Dogs, goats, camelids, sheep, and swine should have their forms completed by June 1 of the project year.  Poultry and rabbits should be completed by June 30. This year, verification forms will be completed digitally through 4Honline. Paper copies are available by request. This is a new requirement for poultry and rabbit exhibitors.

  • Mass 4-H

    STEM Advisory

    Online

    The STEM Advisory meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm.  The goal is to increase the awareness and grow STEM programs in the Massachusetts 4-H program.   Some of what we work on is the NEW 4-H Family STEM Day, STEAM Festival, Explore UMass STEM track while looking at increasing STEM at Fairs and in 2026 a STEM in Ag series.

  • Mass 4-H

    MA 4-H Rabbit Advisory

    Online

    The MA 4-H Rabbit Advisory Committee produces the MA 4-H Rabbit Workshop each year.  They also organize the MA delegation to the New England 4-H Rabbit Show.

    Meetings are held every other odd numbered month on the 1st Wednesday from 7-8PM.

  • Mass 4-H

    MA 4-H Dairy Advisory Meeting

    Online

    The MA 4-H State Dairy Advisory conducts several learning events during the year such as: Blue Ribbon Calf Sale Helpers, Animal Science Academy, the State 4-H Dairy Show, and the MA 4-H Dairy Team at the New England 4-H Dairy Program at the Big E.

  • Fruit, Vegetable

    2026 MFGA Summer Meeting

    In-person | UMass Cold SPring Research and Education Orchard

    Details on the field tour and speakers will be announced soon!

  • Mass 4-H

    MA 4-H Sheep Team Meeting

    Online

    The MA 4-H Sheep Team will be meeting on August 5th at 7PM to plan for the New England 4-H Sheep Show at the Big E. 

  • Mass 4-H

    STEM Advisory

    Online

    The STEM Advisory meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm.  The goal is to increase the awareness and grow STEM programs in the Massachusetts 4-H program.   Some of what we work on is the NEW 4-H Family STEM Day, STEAM Festival, Explore UMass STEM track while looking at increasing STEM at Fairs and in 2026 a STEM in Ag series.

  • Mass 4-H

    Ruby Morris Scholarship

    Online

    The Ruby Morris Scholarship honors 4-H youth who have participated in Big E 4-H Programs. The scholarship award is given to high school seniors towards a 2- or 4-year college program or a technical degree.

  • Greenhouse Crops and Floriculture, Landscape Nursery and Urban Forestry, Pollinators, Urban Agriculture

    Pollinator Steward Program Summer 2026 Cohort

    Online

    Registration for UMass Extension's Pollinator Steward Program Summer 2026 cohort is now open through May 31 or when full. This fully online, asynchronous, self-paced course provides essential foundations in pollinator ecology and habitat provisioning. Students have through Aug 31 to complete the program.

  • Mass 4-H

    STEM Advisory

    Online

    The STEM Advisory meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm.  The goal is to increase the awareness and grow STEM programs in the Massachusetts 4-H program.   Some of what we work on is the NEW 4-H Family STEM Day, STEAM Festival, Explore UMass STEM track while looking at increasing STEM at Fairs and in 2026 a STEM in Ag series.