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California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels.

You have choices in how you want to participate in 4-H and the projects you will explore. Each county offers different 4-H programs - please check with your UCCE 4-H office about what is available.

4-H Equine Science projects are also referred to as Horse Projects. Our 4-H Horse Project leaders are dedicated to creating safe, positive experiences! Learn about horse biology, how to handle them, and what's needed for competitions.

Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.

University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95618-7774 Phone: (530) 750-1334 ca4h@ucanr.eduThe 4-H program is available in every county in California! The county 4-H office is in the county University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) office.

National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, nation and world.

4-H Animal Science not only includes raising an animal, but can also include learning new skills related to animals. The availability of Animal Science projects varies by club and county. Please check with your county 4-H office to see what kind of projects are available.

You have many opportunities to develop and improve your leadership skills in 4-H. Even Primary Members have opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills in public speaking, project management, communication, team building, organization and negotiation. You can practice leadership skills in both…

4-H civic engagement programs empower you to be a well-informed citizen who can actively engage in your community and the world. Civic Engagement projects help you learn about civic affairs, build decision-making skills and develop confidence to make a positive impact.

Creative expression includes all the different ways you can express yourself: visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, crafts, and digital arts. Communication is an important skill that all 4-H'ers practice thru public presentations to share what they've learned. 4-H alumni often share how participating…