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California 4-H Grown: Article
“Where’s the Food?”: A 4-H Journey Beyond Ready
October 10, 2025
BySudharsan 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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2024 Golden Clover Award Winners
June 12, 2025
ByEve 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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Imagine This... Story Writing Contest Winners
June 4, 2025
ByEve S Dowdell
This was my third time attending Ag Day at the Capitol on behalf of California 4-H. I always enjoy sharing about 4-H with legislators, their staff, and the general public. I also like visiting the booths of other agriculture organizations. This year, I was pleasantly surprised to see two 4-H members, Jayna…
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4-H Builds Resilient Volunteers and Teens for Mental Health Awareness Month
May 12, 2025
ByAlly Lemmer,Jenna Colburn
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification equips California 4-H adults to identify and respond to mental health challenges in 12–18-year-old youth.
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The Program Assistant Experience
May 12, 2025
ByMegna 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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Beyond Ready for STEM because of 4-H
February 5, 2025
ByEve S Dowdell
Cody Dowdell, a California 4-H alumni, is in the STEM track at Modesto Junior College. He is expanding his understanding of engineering in particular as an electrical engineering major. Cody credits 4-H as the foundation for where he is today.
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A 4-H Avian Bowl Championship Story
February 5, 2025
BySamuel Belik
Story by Samuel Belik of the California 4-H Avian Bowl team competing at the 2024 National 4-H Avian Bowl competition in Louisville, KY.
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Beyond Ready with the SLC Planning Team
October 4, 2024
ByMegna Nayar
Megna Nayar is a 4-H Alumna and former State Ambassador from Santa Clara County. She writes about how being a State Leadership Conference (SLC) Planning Team member is a rewarding, but challenging role.
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Empowering Youth Voices: My Journey Facilitating the National Academy's Out-of-School Time Setting Meeting in D.C.
July 5, 2024
BySuzanne Morikawa,Eve S Dowdell
CA 4-H Communications Intern Eve Dowdell shared her experience facilitating a meeting for the Committee on Out of School Time settings, hosted by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The meeting in Washington, D.C. included testimonials from youth and adult leaders from various…
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2024 DG Colt Challenge Update
June 4, 2024
ByLaura K Snell
Hello All, I just wanted to give a little update on the 2024 DG Colt Challenge. This is our fifth year completing this program. There are 19 youth from 14 counties in California and Southern Oregon.
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Preparing 4-H Volunteer Educators as Project Leaders
May 31, 2024
BySteven Worker
California 4-H relies on and recognizes adult 4-H volunteer educators who bring knowledge, experience, and passion to work with youth.
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4-H Highlights from the UC Davis CA&ES Field Day
May 31, 2024
ByErica A Pettey
Ten 4-H counties participated in the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The 4-H teams competed in contests on Vet Science and Light Horse Judging, as well as the State Qualifier for 4-H Livestock Judging.
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Ventura County 4-H'ers Take Avian Bowl State Title
May 31, 2024
ByErica A Pettey
The 2024 Avian Bowl 4-H State Qualifier Contest was held during the Greater Society of Poultry Fanciers' Show at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The 2024 Avian Bowl State Champion Team is led by Zuzu H., Ean R., Samuel B., and Melanie S. from Ventura County 4-H.
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2024 Higher Education Scholarships
May 10, 2024
ByEve S Dowdell
You all are dedicated and passionate about pursuing academic or vocational education at a higher level. See the stupendous recipients below. This scholarship is given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor.
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4-H Member to 4-H Alumna to 4-H Intern
May 10, 2024
BySuzanne Morikawa
Editor's Note: At this time of year, Senior 4-H'ers are graduating out of high school and into their next step in life.
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2023-2024 Golden Clover Awardees
May 9, 2024
ByEve S Dowdell
The CA 4-H Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of members, volunteers, program staff, and groups within the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. This 4-H year, we awarded nine awards to youth, adults, and groups.
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California 4-H Horse Classic Team Excels at National Western Roundup
March 22, 2024
ByErica A Pettey
The California 4-H Horse Classic Team traveled to Denver, CO in January to represent California 4-H at the National Western Roundup.
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Mission Possible: 2024 Camping Conference
January 26, 2024
Your mission, if you so choose to accept it, is Anything is Possible! Do you want to take your camp experience to the next level? Are you a camp staff, leader, or director looking to refresh your camp program?
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Journey to Victory at the 4-H FCS National Championship
January 26, 2024
I'm Lily Q from Contra Costa County and I was declared the Overall Champion of the National Fashion Revue Constructed Category at the 4-H Family & Consumer Science (FCS) National Championship 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. I have a passion for sewing and fashion.
View ArticleWelcome to the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program!
Through 4-H, kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.
We welcome youth ages 5 to 18 and adult volunteers to join and become part of the largest youth development program in the nation. California 4-H is delivered in every county through the UC Cooperative Extension offices.
Together, we are preparing youth to be our community's future.
All are welcome here
California 4-H is committed to creating spaces where all young people can grow and thrive.
Our goal is to help California youth thrive!
The 4-H Thriving Model of Positive Youth Development is based on research that shows that youth in 4-H programs with a high-quality, safe and caring environment will grow and thrive. Thriving youth can reach essential life goals. Learn more about the4-H Thriving Model.
Together, we are working towards creating a future where we all belong.
And we’re doing that at all levels of our organization.
Learn More about how we're creating Opportunity for all
Contribute for a Better Future
Upcoming Events
Event Date
December 4, 2025
Stress, Rest & Sleep - Healthy Living webinar
Learn the importance of reducing stress and how to check inwards through rest and sleep. The 4-H Healthy Living Advisory Committee invites you to pledge your health to better living and join…
Event Date
December 10, 2025
Anatomy of a Workshop - Teen Leadership Essentials webinar
One of the functions of a Teen Leader is to educate the members. In this workshop participants will learn how to build a cohesive, interactive, and fun workshop and still include learning outcomes.
Office Locations
State 4-H Office
2801 Second Street
Davis,CA95618
United States
Phone
ca4H@ucanr.edu
Personnel
Stephanie L Barrett
4-H Regional Program Coordinator
Whitney Bell
4-H Analyst
Vera M Bullard
UC 4-H Regional Program Coordinator - Region Six, serving Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, Tuolumne counties
Jose A Campos
Regional Program Super: University of California 4-H YDP Region 8
Claudia F Carlos
CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Riverside County Program Supervisor
Zeva F Cho
4-H Statewide Program Manager
Ryan P Cleland
4-H Community Education Specialist II
Jenna Colburn
Statewide 4-H Leadership & Civic Engagement CES III
Trisha Dinh
Business Manager, YFC, Master Gardeners & Master Food Preservers
Kathy Fessler
Administrative Program Assistant
Jennifer Henkens
4-H CE Supervisor 1 - Region 5 (Sacramento, Solano, Yolo)
Kimberly Holmes
Statewide 4-H Director
Ally Lemmer
4-H Youth Development Healthy Living Academic Coordinator II
Diego A Mariscal
4-H Regional Program Coordinator (Region 4)
Scott C Mautte
Community Education Specialist III for Volunteer & Staff Development
Gemma M Miner
Interim 4-H Assistant Director
Suzanne Morikawa
4-H Marketing and Communications Specialist
Kaitlyn A Murray
PhD, Community Engagement and Youth Outreach Academic Coordinator
Erica A Pettey
Statewide 4-H Animal and Equine Science CES III
Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty
Director for County Cooperative Extension
Constance L Schneider
UC Cooperative Extension Academic Emeritus
Ana M Torres
4-H YDP Regional Program Supervisor
Susan J Weaver
4-H Youth Development Program Regional Coordinator, Region 7
Jacki Zediker
4-H Regional Program Coordinator (Region 1 & Region 2)
Mary Zoller
4-H Regional Program Coordinator, Region 3
Mission Statement
The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (California 4-H) engages youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.
California 4-H provides meaningful opportunities for all youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change.
California 4-H provides meaningful opportunities for all youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change.