Youth Development

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

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.

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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

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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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.

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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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California 4-H State Leadership Conference 2025

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2025 California 4-H State Leadership Conference

June 16, 2025

By Jennifer Steenblock

Register by June 24 for the State Leadership ConferenceGet the best price and more choices when you register by June 24 for the State Leadership Conference. Friday activities for Seniors include favorite tours and workshops, as well as two new options. Go to the SLC website to learn more about…

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