Thriving Forward

Promoting healthy people and communities one family at a time.

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Supporting the Mental Well-Being of Young People

October 10, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
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.
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Meet 4-H Club President Marlie

October 9, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
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.
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Meet 4-H Club Treasurer Karen

October 9, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
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.
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Meet 4-H Volunteer Tina Patton

October 6, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
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.
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Meet John and Cindy McIntosh

September 15, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Recently I had a chance to interview John and Cindy McIntosh, long-time 4-H volunteers in Nevada county who also ran our Placer-Nevada summer camp this past year. The following are their responses to my questions.
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