Youth Development

4-H in Santa Barbara County : Document

CA 4-H Resource Center

CA 4-H Resource CenterThe Resource Center is your hub for tools, materials, and guidance to support high-quality 4-H programming across our counties. Whether you're a volunteer, educator, or partner, you’ll find resources to help you plan, lead, and grow meaningful youth experiences.Our goal is to make it…

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Someone points to the pins and badges on a 4-H hat.

Green Blog: Article

Edna 4-H of San Luis Obispo celebrates 100 years of ‘good, wholesome, family fun’

July 17, 2025

By Caroline D Champlin

For 100 years, Edna 4-H has guided youth through leadership projects, from raising pigs to riding mountain bikes. This month, the community gathered to celebrate the milestone.

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Margaret Lloyd, wearing a white, wide-brimmed hat and holding a clipboard, grabs a handful of soi from a tilled field.

ANR News Releases: Article

UC ANR hires experts in small farms, groundwater, forestry, soil health, youth development

July 14, 2025

By Michael Hsu, Pamela S Kan-Rice

To help farmers and other Californians address emerging issues, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has hired more UC Cooperative Extension experts with a wide range of skills and experience. New UC Cooperative Extension specialists, advisors, coordinators and educators around the…

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Marianne strums guitar surrounded by 3 other women wearing matching dark green t-shirts

Healthy Communities Blog: Article

4-H advisor Bird retires after 27 years of inspiring Sacramento County youth

July 9, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

After 27 years of planning and providing educational programs for youngsters, Marianne Bird, 4-H youth development advisor, retired from University of California Cooperative Extension in Sacramento County on July 1.

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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Growing Healthy Communities Together

June 26, 2025

By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo

What happens when nutrition experts team up with gardening pros? Communities across California get healthier, one garden at a time.The partnership between CalFresh Healthy Living, UC, and the UC Master Gardener Program combines the best of both programs under UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. The UC…

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Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Schmitt-McQuitty retires as ‘transformative leader’ of California 4-H, UCCE

June 25, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty retires from UC ANR as ‘transformative leader’ of California 4-H, UCCE after 29 years.

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From left, Richard Mahacek, Steven Worker, Schmitt-McQuitty and Martin Smith in 2010.

ANR Employee News: Article

Schmitt-McQuitty retires as ‘transformative leader’ of California 4-H, UCCE

June 25, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty has been a major part of 4-H for her entire professional life. Retiring on July 1, Schmitt-McQuitty has been a prominent leader in shaping 4-H, here in California and across the U.S.

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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Document

Community Club Leaders

Santa Barbara County 4-H Club Leaders guide youth, support officers, and manage club planning and reporting to ensure a successful program year.

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4-H in Santa Barbara County : Document

Officer Forms - Santa Barbara

Youth Officers4-H club officers are elected annually in accordance with the club's constitution and bylaws. Under the guidance of the 4-H community club leader and/or the officer's advisor, officers are responsible for a particular part of the 4-H club's function. Generally, 4-H clubs have a president, vice…

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HumCo Fair Large Animal Market Entry Deadline

UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties: Article

Humboldt County Fair Large Animal Market Entry Deadline - June 16th

June 16, 2025

By Jennifer Steenblock

For Humboldt County Fair Exhibitors:Large animal market entry deadline in Monday, June 16th at 11:59pm.Small animal market, breeding, and showmanship entry deadline is Monday, July 14th at 11:59pm.Market animals (except rabbits) must be tagged with the HCF tag and photos uploaded by the entry deadline.

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