California 4-H Grown

The California 4-H Grown blog shares stories written by 4-H members, volunteers and staff about what they are doing in the California 4-H program. Learn more about what 4-H'ers across the state are doing and how they are making a difference in their communities and the impact of 4-H on youth lives. Everyone is welcome in 4-H, and everyone has a story to tell! Share your story - contact Suzanne at morikawa@ucanr.edu to submit your story and photos.

Camping Advisory Committee

Play a role in improving our 4-H program

May 6, 2022
By Suzanne Morikawa
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.
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Author with first place ribbon on goat in front of Napa Town & Country Fair 2019 sign

4-H helped me realize I could do anything!

May 2, 2022
By Suzanne Morikawa
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.
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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

Thank You, 4-H Volunteers

April 27, 2022
By Gemma M Miner
Dear 4-H Volunteer, Last year during National Volunteer Month, you were in the beginning of so many unknowns.
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Five women with muffins

Think Outside...No Box Required - 2.0!

January 21, 2022
By Suzanne Morikawa
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.
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