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“Where’s the Food?”: A 4-H Journey Beyond Ready

October 10, 2025

By Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan

California 4-H alumni Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan shares how 4-H opened doors for him to rise. He is a National 4-H STEM Mentor & Educator and adult volunteer with the National 4-H GIS/GPS Leadership Team.

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Tribal youth participate in a traditional hand game

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Tribal teachers, UCCE advisors open doors for next Native scientists

September 29, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Young people from the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Hopland Band participated in a two-day program with talks by UC scientists and teachers of traditional knowledge.

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The (chicken) show must go on: 4-H turns bird flu into learning opportunity

August 13, 2025

By Caroline D Champlin

Summertime is usually the prime season for 4-H youth to competitively show chickens at their local fairgrounds. But earlier this year, the California State Veterinarian put a ban on poultry exhibitions because of the ongoing outbreak of bird flu. In response, experts from University of California Agriculture…

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CA 4-H Resource Center - Santa Barbara

Welcome to the California 4-H Resource Center! The resources here are to support you in getting the most out of your 4-H experience as a 4-H member, volunteer or family.CA 4-H Resource Page

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

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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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Community Club Leader Forms - Santa Barbara

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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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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2024 Golden Clover Award Winners

June 12, 2025

By Eve S Dowdell

The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding 4-H members, volunteers and staff for their contributions to the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program.

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The Program Assistant Experience

May 12, 2025

By Megna Nayar

Serving as a Program Assistant at the California 4-H State Leadership Conference is one of many opportunities to come back to 4-H as an alumni.

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4-H Transforms Lives

April 14, 2025

Ashley, one of our California 4-H State Ambassadors, is now a semi-finalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation undergaduate scholarship! She attributes this opportunity to her involvement in 4-H. Her TikTok video shares more about her 4-H experience and opportunity, and she wants to especially thank the…

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