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.

2 youth with headphones on 2 sides of laptop with 2 adults leaning in behind them

In Appreciation of our 4-H Volunteers

April 18, 2021
By Suzanne Morikawa
Dear 4-H Volunteer, It's been a year, hasn't it? One year ago in April, we were all thinking hard about our capacity to deliver 4-H programming virtually. For some, the ask was too much given the realities of everyone suddenly at home: working, schooling and managing all the things.
View Article
Gray haired older woman in pink top on black background
California 4-H Grown: Article

4-H Alumna Turns 100!

March 30, 2021
By Suzanne Morikawa
Rosie Barker turns 100 on April 4, 2021. She is the oldest living 4-H alumna in Merced County! Rosie (Kiss) Barker was born in Alberta, Canada in 1921. Her family moved to the U.S. when she was two. They ended up in Livingston and then moved to Stevenson, where she grew up.
View Article
Youth with headphones looking at laptop screen showing a presentation
California 4-H Grown: Article

The 4-H Virtual State Leadership Conference Experience

September 24, 2020
By Suzanne Morikawa
The 2020 California 4-H State Leadership Conference, also known as SLC, was virtual on Zoom due to the pandemic. Planning had started well before California's Shelter in Place orders went into effect in March.
View Article
Cars and truck lined up. Truck is decorated with 4-H banner and balloons
California 4-H Grown: Article

4-H Drive-Thru Sign Up Night

August 28, 2020
By Suzanne Morikawa
In Fresno County, the Blossom Trail 4-H Club transformed their annual membership "Sign Up Night" into a "Drive-thru Sign Up Night". Normally, their Sign Up Night event includes stations for each project where new and returning members can sign up and ask questions.
View Article
Subscribe