4-H Registration is OPEN YEAR ROUND!

Upcoming 4-H Event

• 4-H State & 4-H National events
• Visit the 4-H state website for updates as well more information

Join 4-H Today!

• 4-H youth & adult volunteers
• 4-H program year is July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
• $80.00 per youth member (ages 5 to 18 years old)
• Adult volunteers leaders enrollment registration fees are covered by 4-H council.

• 4-H Community Youth Program club information below: 

  San Benito 4-H youth program club information with contacts Archived

• Going Beyond Ready  

• 4-H helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.

• For our youth the road ahead may be challenging, yet 4-H'ers are succeeding. Data shows that compared to their peers they're:

• • 2x more likely to have the goal of being a leader
  • 3x more likely to participate in community service
  • 2x more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose

  *Tufts University longitudinal study of Positive Youth Development, 2021

• 4-H offers youth limitless opportunity for friendship, growth, fun, and life skills.  By engaging youth and adults in a meaningful partnerships, 4-H helps youth to reach their full potential as competent, confident, leaders of character who contribute and are connected to their communities.  To learn more about what the 4-H program has to offer our youth, check out the 4-H New Family Handbook.
• Join today and start your 4-H youth and family adventure by registering with a 4-H club of your choose on line at ZSuite (4-H registration system) for more information visit the "Join Today tab". 

• 4-H equips kids with essential life skills, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging through epic hands-on learning experiences.

4-H Council Meeting

4th Monday of the month 

Next meeting on May 18, 2026 at 7 pm, Hollister Veteran Building - upstairs

No meeting in July, September, December

4-H Program Senior Awards- May 2025

Georgia Wapple Frazier Scholarship Awarded to:

4-year scholarship 

($1000/year – $4000 total)

John W. & Caroline Ricotti 4-H Memorial Scholarship

$1000 Awarded to: 

4-H Memorial Scholarship

$1000 to $500 Awarded to: 

Bank On Us -4-H Scholarships 

$250 to $3500 Awarded to:

4-H staff is available in person in San Benito physical office on Monday.

The rest of the week contact staff by email or phone at information below.

Monday

8:30 am to 4:30 pm                   

4-H staff in the physical office. 

3228 Southside Rd, Hollister, CA 95023

Santa Cruz office: 

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Contact 4-H Program: 

Community Educational Specialist II, 4-H Program Representative: Julie Katawicz   

jkatawicz@ucanr.edu  office (831) 637-5346 x102 or mobile: 831-205-3180

Additional staff Contact information:  

Area Director: Emily Freed

ejfreed@ucanr.edu

Livestock & Natural Resource Advisor:  Fadzayi Mashiri

fmashiri@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x103

Fire Advisor: Barb Satink Wolfson 

bsatinkwolfson@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x 104

Administrative Issues:

Jennifer Gomer jkgomer@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x105 

Courtney Lopez comlopez@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x105