UCCE in Santa Barbara County

Community & Youth

4-H Youth Development

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The 4-H Youth Development Program is the nonformal, or experiential, educational youth program, conducted by the University of California Cooperative Extension. The purpose of 4-H Youth Development is to help diverse young people discover and develop their potential and grow into competent, contributing, and caring citizens. Learn by doing activities, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs help young people enhance their leadership abilities and develop a wide range of other life skills. Four-H teaches and builds life skills including leadership, responsibility, community service, citizenship and critical thinking.

Visit the Santa Barbara County 4-H Program Website

UC Master Food Preserver Program

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The UC Master Food Preserver Program, part of UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), is a volunteer-driven public service sharing research-based food safety and preservation information.

We offer hands-on workshops, community outreach, and trusted advice to help you preserve food safely and reduce waste.

Visit the UC Master Food Preserver Program of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties Website