Youth Development

Wildfires are part of California's ecosystems, and they do not have to lead to the destruction of structures and livelihoods. Each of us can contribute to improving wildfire resilience, from individual homeowners and businesses to entire communities.

One of the public values of the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is the promotion of healthy people and communities. One aspect of healthy people is promoting mental well-being.

Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Marlie, who is also this year's 4-H club president for Long Valley in Placer County. The following are Marlie's responses to my questions.

Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Karen who is also this year's 4-H club treasurer for Pleasant Grove in Sutter County. The following are Karen's responses to my questions.

Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview Tina Patton, a long-time 4-H volunteer in Nevada county who also directs our 4-H Horse Camp. The following are Tina's responses to my questions.

New research highlights the need for increased funding in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program to ensure family childcare home providers can offer nutritious meals and snacks to young children.CACFP serves nutritious meals and snacks to over 4.2 million children in childcare, annually.

If you're on a video call with Glenda Humiston when she's in her home office, you'll see the sign right above her left shoulder, prominently displayed: 4-H CLUB MEMBER LIVES HERE. It's the same sign that hung on her childhood home in Mancos, Colorado, in the remote southwest corner of the state.

Brianna Aguayo has been selected as the student communications fellow for the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources during the 2023-24 school year.

This April, five of us California 4-H'ers traveled to Washington D.C. for the 2023 National 4-H Conference.

Between 4th and 8th grade, Brent Hales had acquired from those years in 4-H a lifetime's worth of skills, a group of lifelong friends, an expanded perspective on the world and the track suit of his dreams.