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.

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New Promotional Ad Contest at State Field Day

May 31, 2018
Do you have a phone? Do you love to draw, paint, or capture moments with cameras or other electronic devices? More importantly, do you love 4-H? Help promote 4-H by designing a promotional advertisement that can be used on websites, social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) and also in print.
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2018 Western National Roundup California delegates
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My National Experience

May 29, 2018
By Suzanne Morikawa
What is it like to participate on a national competition team? Find out through the experiences of 4-H'ers Thomas Aquino, Cory Carlson, and Emily Cullins - delegates who represented California 4-H at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado in January, 2018.
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Forest Ecology + Field Skills + Camp = An Amazing Experience!

March 6, 2018
As a 4-H leader participating in the 2018 California 4-H Camping Conference, you can sign up for one, two or three sessions of the Project Learning Tree (PLT) Camp Conference Track to: Explore current issues Investigate as a forester Engage in field studies These sessions will inspire you to create...
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