Youth Development

"If you know how to shear, you'll never be poor," Stephany Wilkes remembers John Harper, University of California Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources advisor for Mendocino and Lake counties, telling her sheep shearing class in 2013.

A new research brief developed by the Nutrition Policy Institute highlights promising school-based CalFresh Healthy LivingCalifornia's SNAP-Ed programphysical activity interventions.

UC Cooperative Extension in Modoc County is partnering with Utah State University to offer a mustang camp for California youth ages 9 to 19. The 4-H Mustang Camp, sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, will be held on June 28-29.

Increasing participation in school meal programs can improve dietary quality and reduce nutrition insecurity. School food service directors have indicated an urgent need for marketing materials encouraging school meal participation.

Cerca de 200 residentes han sido capacitados en los ltimos siete aos como parte del programa Administradores del Medio Ambiente de UC Durante uno de sus das ms oscuros, Tammah Watts estaba parada frente al sink de su cocina para llenar una jarra con agua.

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.

California 4-H relies on and recognizes adult 4-H volunteer educators who bring knowledge, experience, and passion to work with youth.

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 Livestock Judging.

The 2024 Avian Bowl 4-H State Qualifier Contest was held during the Greater Society of Poultry Fanciers' Show at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The 2024 Avian Bowl State Champion Team is led by Zuzu H., Ean R., Samuel B., and Melanie S. from Ventura County 4-H.

The Nutrition Policy Institute, founded in 2014, is celebrating a decade of impactful research. The latest episode of the Spanish-language podcast, Charla y Caf al medioda, features NPI senior researcher Ron Strochlic discussing the Institute's history and achievements.