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Play a role in improving our 4-H program

The State 4-H Advisory Committees play an important role in improving the programs, processes, and opportunities in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. Applications for State Advisory Committees are open now until May 31, 2022. Youth are especially encouraged to join and share the youth perspective...

The Campiong Advisory Committee plans the Camping Conference

Camping Advisory Committee

4-H helped me realize I could do anything!

Editor Note: The following essay was submitted by Joseph Rowlands for a 4-H scholarship from the Napa County 4-H Council. ********************************************* 4-H has had a drastic impact on my life. Having been born with cerebral palsy meant that I required many therapies on a weekly basis. I always needed...

Thank You, 4-H Volunteers

Dear 4-H Volunteer,Last year during National Volunteer Month, you were in the beginning of so many unknowns. Who knew that you would continue to be challenged to help youth thrive for another year? You had to continue to think hard about your capacity to deliver 4-H programming virtually, to meet young people where they...

The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. DeAnn Hollis

Think Outside...No Box Required - 2.0!

After a two-year pandemic hiatus, we are excited to bring back our California 4-H Camping Conference! Every two years, camp planning adults and teens come together for a weekend of networking, learning, and growth. This year, the conference will be held March 25-27, 2022 at Sly Park Environmental Educational Center....

Despite Dixie Fire, Plumas-Sierra youth look for bids on livestock August 15

Due to the Dixie Fire, the traditional Plumas County Fair was canceled, however volunteers are working hard to make the Plumas-Sierra Junior Livestock Show happen. 4-H and FFA youth will show their prize-winning livestock this weekend at the Sierraville Roping Grounds. The showing of animals is scheduled to take place on...

Alexandria of Echo 4-H with lamb Groot

Alexandria-Echo 4-H-lamb Groot

Aurora of Sierra Valley 4-H with Boer goat Racer (2nd year)

Aurora-2ndyr-Sierra Valley 4-H-Boer goat Racer

Bennett of Echo 4-H with Hampshire cross pig Jimmy Dean

Bennett of Echo 4-H with Hampshire cross pig Jimmy Dean

Blaine of Sierra Valley 4-H with black Angus steer Curious George (4th year)

Blaine of Sierra Valley 4-H with black Angus steer Curious George (4th year)

Bodie of Indian Valley 4-H with Hampshire cross hog Smokey

Bodie of Indian Valley 4-H with Hampshire cross hog Smokey

Chance of Sierra Valley 4-H with Hereford steer Cash (1st year)

Chance of Sierra Valley 4-H with Hereford steer Cash (1st year)

Cooper of Echo 4-H with Hampshire pig-Hammy (1st)

Cooper of Echo 4-H with Hampshire pig-Hammy (1st)

Dexter of Echo 4-H with Hampshire lamb Marty (1st year)

Dexter of Echo 4-H with Hampshire lamb Marty (1st year)

Eddie of Treasure Mountain 4-H with barrow Wally (3rd year)

Eddie of Treasure Mountain 4-H with barrow Wally (3rd year)

Everett of Sierra Valley 4-H with boar goat Oreo (2nd year)

Everett of Sierra Valley 4-H with boar goat Oreo (2nd year)

James of Echo 4-H with Hampshire cross pig Sweet Pea aka Sweets

James of Echo 4-H with Hampshire cross pig Sweet Pea (Sweets)

Jewell with Boer goat Forrest G. (2nd year)

Jewell with Boer goat Forrest G. (2nd year)

Joshua of Sierra Valley 4-H with Black Angus steer Buck (1st year).

Joshua of Sierra Valley 4-H with Black Angus steer Buck (1st year)

Justus of Sierra Valley 4-H with Dorper lamb Bob (4th year)

Justus of Sierra Valley 4-H with Dorper lamb Bob (4th year)

Kristin of Sierra Valley 4-H with steer Chunk

Kristin of Sierra Valley 4-H with steer Chunk

Kylee of Wolf Creek 4-H with Boer goat Luther (1st)

Kylee of Wolf Creek 4-H with Boer goat Luther (1st)

Mason of Echo 4-H with Hampshire pig-Sizzle (1st)

Mason of Echo 4-H with Hampshire pig-Sizzle (1st)

Mia of American Valley 4-H with whether lamb Domino (1st year)

Mia of American Valley 4-H with whether lamb Domino (1st year)

Mollie of Treasure Mountain 4-H with Hampshire cross lamb Doug (1st)

Mollie of Treasure Mountain 4-H with Hampshire cross lamb Doug (1st)

Natalie of American Valley 4-H with Hampshire Barrow pig Bullseye (5th and final year)

Natalie of American Valley 4-H with Hampshire Barrow pig Bullseye (5th and final year)

Petterson kids with their swine projects, American Pharoah, Kasper, Hamburger and Salsa

Petterson kids with their swine projects, American Pharoah, Kasper, Hamburger and Salsa

Preston with Hampshire cross pig Charlie

Preston with Hampshire cross pig Charlie

Ronnie of American Valley 4-H with whether lamb Buddy

Ronnie of American Valley 4-H with whether lamb Buddy

Ryker of Sierra Valley 4-H with goat Toasty (1st year)

Ryker-1styr-Sierra Valley 4-H-goat Toasty

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