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Most 4‑H members participate through a local community club—this is the heart of the 4‑H experience. Community clubs are where members connect with others, share what they’re working on, and stay up to date on events and opportunities across our local 4‑H program.We recommend choosing a club that’s close to…

  Why Volunteer with 4‑H?4‑H thrives because of the dedication of volunteers who generously give their time and talents to help young people learn, grow, and thrive. By volunteering with 4‑H, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation of leaders while enriching your…

This guide will help you to enter the Agriculture Department at the Tri-County Fair. It focuses on vegetables, however the principles work for the entire department.The content below should match the fair book or be a good recommendation for the 2025 Fair. Remember: fair rules and classes can change every…

By Carmen Kappos Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Volunteer While the words soil and dirt are often used interchangeably there are differences between them. Recently, Dustin Blakey, our local UCCE Farm Advisor, gave a talk called “Preparing Garden Soil on the East Side.” During this discussion Dustin…

By Ryan Daugherty, Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Volunteer This guide explores the common causes of leaf scorch and branch dieback in trees, emphasizing that these symptoms are usually signs of stress rather than specific diseases. It presents a diagnostic framework rooted in understanding resource flow…

Some questions continually resurface on the Inyo-Mono Master Gardener helpline. Hopefully your question is answered here! Additional soil resources can be found on our website, but this is a good page to start with.FAQsQ: My plants are dying. What fertilizer is missing? A: It is exceedingly unusual to…

2025 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay CompetitionSponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honeybees, Inc.CA State deadline is April 14, 2025.Submit your complete essay entry by April 14, 2025 to Gemma Miner at gmminer@ucanr.edu.Theme: The Importance of Youth in Beekeeping: How 4-H members can make a…