California 4-H Grown

The California 4-H Grown blog shares stories written by 4-H members, volunteers and staff about what they are doing in the California 4-H program. Learn more about what 4-H'ers across the state are doing and how they are making a difference in their communities and the impact of 4-H on youth lives. Everyone is welcome in 4-H, and everyone has a story to tell! Share your story - contact Suzanne at morikawa@ucanr.edu to submit your story and photos.

Megna holding sign saying "Wild Blueberry Land"

Beyond Ready with the SLC Planning Team

October 4, 2024

By Megna Nayar

Megna Nayar is a 4-H Alumna and former State Ambassador from Santa Clara County. She writes about how being a State Leadership Conference (SLC) Planning Team member is a rewarding, but challenging role.

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Empowering Youth Voices: My Journey Facilitating the National Academy's Out-of-School Time Setting Meeting in D.C.

July 5, 2024

By Suzanne Morikawa, Eve S Dowdell

CA 4-H Communications Intern Eve Dowdell shared her experience facilitating a meeting for the Committee on Out of School Time settings, hosted by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The meeting in Washington, D.C. included testimonials from youth and adult leaders from various…

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Postcard to promote Mustang Camp. Images of wild horses standing in an open range. Registration is Open! Scan QR code for link

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2024 DG Colt Challenge Update

June 4, 2024

By Laura K Snell

Hello All, I just wanted to give a little update on the 2024 DG Colt Challenge. This is our fifth year completing this program. There are 19 youth from 14 counties in California and Southern Oregon.

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flyer for Project Leader Workshop series

Preparing 4-H Volunteer Educators as Project Leaders

May 31, 2024

By Steven Worker

California 4-H relies on and recognizes adult 4-H volunteer educators who bring knowledge, experience, and passion to work with youth.

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Against a backdrop of hay bales, 5 youth hold ribbons and posters of their contest placing. Kneeling in front of them is an adult coach and 2 youth holding ribbons.

4-H Highlights from the UC Davis CA&ES Field Day

May 31, 2024

By Erica A Pettey

Ten 4-H counties participated in the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The 4-H teams competed in contests on Vet Science and Light Horse Judging, as well as the State Qualifier for 4-H Livestock Judging.

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