Youth Development

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Oroville Foothill 4-H Fire Recovery Crew at Tree Planting Event in Ponderosa Fire Area, Feather Falls, CA
California 4-H Grown: Article

Making a Difference in California Fire Recovery

April 17, 2018
By Suzanne Morikawa
Who wouldn't want to spend a week at a hotel with a pool? Until last August, I never could have imagined feeling anything but relaxation and happiness at a hotel.
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UC ANR's Elkus Ranch welcomes about 9,000 kids each year for a hands-on, outdoor learning experience.
ANR News Blog: Article

UC ANR's Elkus Ranch is an outdoor classroom for local youth

April 16, 2018
By Jeannette Warnert
Each year, about 9,000 kids visit the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Elkus Ranch in Half Moon Bay for hands-on educational experiences in urban horticulture, nutrition, food safety, pest management, livestock management and food preservation, reported Sara Hayden in April 2018 issue of Half Mo...
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A child reaching for a pesticide stored in a common drinking container. (Credit: ML Poe)

Prevent Pesticide Poisoning at Home

April 4, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
March 18-24 was National Poison Prevention Week. While our blog post may be tardy, it's never too late to raise awareness about the risks associated with using pesticides and how to protect yourself and your family from accidental poisoning.
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Mexican dignitaries and UC ANR 4-H leadership pose on the steps of the State Capitol after they accepted a resolution from the California State Senate recognizing their agreement to bring 4-H to Baja California.
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Mexican dignitaries and UC 4-H leadership honored in the California State Senate

April 3, 2018
By Jeannette Warnert
Dignitaries from the Baja California department of agriculture were recognized along with representatives of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources 4-H program by the California State Senate on April 2 for an agreement the two organizations forged last year to bring 4-H to children across the bord...
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