Latest Updates
New 4-H Director to Youth: "You are worthy and you are valuable."
In July 2024 we welcomed Dr. Kimberly Sinclair Holmes as our new Statewide 4-H Director. Read about her background and her vision for California 4-H.
Two 4-H Alumni lead UC ANR
California is unique: we have two 4-H alumni leading UC ANR and all the programs offered through the University of California Cooperative Extension! Read about their 4-H stories and how 4-H has influenced them.
California 4-H Grown
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Beyond Ready with the SLC Planning Team
About the Author Megna Nayar is a 4-H Alumna and former State Ambassador from Santa Clara County. She started in 4-H when she was in the 7th grade. Her first project was the Computer Science Pathway team, and she also started a baking club. Megna became...
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Empowering Youth Voices: My Journey Facilitating the National Academy's Out-of-School Time Setting Meeting in D.C.
During the first week of February, I flew a total of 10 hours to the Nation's capital, Washington D.C., to facilitate a meeting hosted by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The meeting was a public information gathering...
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2024 DG Colt Challenge Update
Hello All, I just wanted to give a little update on the 2024 DG Colt Challenge. This is our fifth year completing this program. There are 19 youth from 14 counties in California and Southern Oregon. This year's challenge is open to new 2024 trainers and...
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Preparing 4-H Volunteer Educators as Project Leaders
Guidebook and workshop series helps 4-H project leaders learn about their roles, responsibilities, lesson planning, making learning engaging, and working with youth leaders. California 4-H relies on and recognizes adult 4-H volunteer educators who bring...
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4-H Highlights from the UC Davis CA&ES Field Day
Ten 4-H counties participated in the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The 4-H teams competed in contests on Vet Science and Light Horse Judging, as well as the State Qualifier for 4-H...
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Read the latest state 4-H newsletter: November 2024
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