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.

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California 4-H Grown: Article

Can we count on you to be counted?

April 1, 2020
Every ten years, the United States Census is sent to every resident of our country in order to get an accurate count of our population. This data is utilized for several different purposes, and the California 4-H Civic Engagement Committee wants to remind you of the importance of this effort.
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Cooking with a dutch oven on campfire.
California 4-H Grown: Article

Think Outside - No Box Required!

March 9, 2020
By Marianne Bird
It plants ideas, stimulates conversation, and encourages change for the best. It unites those who appreciate wild places, value community, and enjoy a good campfire. It both answers, and invites, questions. It happens just every other year.
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Group of youth linking arms and back to back in an activity
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Early Birds - Register for the Camping Conference!

February 7, 2020
Are you a 4-H camp leader who loves camp? Well, this is the place to be! On April 3-5, 2020 4-H is hosting the California 4-H Camping Conference for camp leaders to expand their knowledge, enhance their leadership skills and dive into ways to improve their camps.
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California 4-H State Management Board
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What does it mean to be a Director on the California 4-H Management Board?

January 9, 2020
4-H is operated as a partnership of staff and volunteers (and many of those volunteers are youth members!). Volunteers are critical to the program and 4-H simply couldn't exist without them. The roles we take on as volunteers can vary widely in scope and in how concrete our objectives are.
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