Humboldt County 4-H Program
Welcome to the Humboldt County 4-H Website!
The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. UC Cooperative Extension is responsible for administering the Humboldt County 4-H program.
2022-2023 4-H Online Enrollment
Enroll in the Humboldt County 4-H Program through this link! For more information about 4-H check out the rest of the website or call us at (707) 445-7351.
To view updates from previous months please visit the Archived Weekly Updates page.
Weekly Updates 5/6/24 - 5/12/24
Register today for the California 4-H State Field Day at the UC Davis campus. We have various contests and activities to enjoy and participate in.
Virtual State Presentation Contest, May 8-15
You must prequalify in your presentation category by receiving a gold or blue seal at a Regional Presentation Event.
Virtual Presentation Event Sign Up by May 10, 5pm PDT. Events held May 8-15. Placement is on a first come basis. Slots will be open depending on the number of evaluators available.
California 4-H State Field Day
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
UC Davis campus
State Field Day Registration is open until Friday, May 10th at 11:59pm PST.
State Field Day is one of the largest and longest-running events put on by California 4-H. This event is for the whole family! This state level event offers 4-H’ers the opportunity to exhibit skills and projects they have worked on during the 4-H year and compete with 4-H’ers from across the state.
Split your time watching the different contests and relax in the May sunshine. Pop-up tents, folding chairs and coolers are allowed. Bring your own food or go to one of the three food trucks.
We kindly ask that everyone attending State Field Day to sign up. Collecting this information is critical so we know how many people attend the event and can plan for the right amount of food and logistical supplies to accommodate everyone.
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign now extended through May 12th!
Forestry Contest
Questions for this event will from the National Forestry Bowl practice questions or the 2019 Quiz Bowl and Exam Study Guide. Topics include Tree Identification, Topographic Maps and Forest Health – Insects and Diseases.
Insect ID Contest
Do you love bugs? We’ll have insects on display from the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology. The contest has been adjusted since last year – download the Insect Identification Sheet (XLXS) to study!
Photography Contest
The Photography Contest is totally virtual this year. Submit up to 2 photos when you register for the photography contest. We’ll showcase the best photos in a slideshow at State Field Day from 10am-3pm.
Plant Science Contest
Our Plant Science Contest is always popular. PREQUALIFIER The four highest scoring seniors will be eligible to represent California 4-H at the National Junior Horticultural Association contest.
Robotics Contest
This year’s competition will be using the 2023-24 VEX IQ Competition: Full Volume. The three competition areas are the Full Volume Competition, Design & Build, and Engineering Notebook. Register for the Robotics Contest.
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Weekly Updates 4/29/24 - 5/5/24
Miranda 4-H Community Club Update
"On march 12 2024 the Miranda 4-h club had a meeting .Our secretary Allison Embry read the correspondence. Our club held a successful St. Patrick's day bake sale! Members were excited for the blacksmithing project to start! At the Miranda 4-H's April meeting on April 9 2024 the Miranda 4-H officers were able to share the news that the Miranda 4-H club had received a generous 1,000 dollar donation from the Trevor Early memorial foundation .Our community club leader Shannah Archibold read the correspondence. We were all very grateful for the support! With the weather warming up more projects are getting started! Members are excited about starting their fair animal projects!"
~Sawyer McMahan, Club Reporter
Volunteer Appreciation Week
This has been a great volunteer appreciation week. What was your favorite day? The last type of volunteer that we would like to celebrate is the Event Volunteers. You all come early and stay late to ensure our 4-H events run smoothly. THANK YOU! Share your photos and appreciation in the comments.
Rhododendron Parade 2024
Launch Image Gallery: Rhododendron Parade 2024
We appreciate our youth volunteers as well! Youth volunteers are club officers, junior project leaders, camp staff and more!
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Update
"At our April Club Meeting, officer sign ups were held for the upcoming 4h year. Current officers gave an overview of their role and responsibilities. Elections will be held in May. Following the meeting, our members celebrated Easter with an egg toss. Also, this month, our Community Pride Group met to begin planning for our Annual Pet Parade, which will be held Saturday, June 1st. Our Dairy Group met and discussed the requirements for the Dairy Heifer Replacement Sale. Our next club meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9th."
~Carly Mauney, Club Reporter
4-H Summer Camp is Right Around the Corner!
The North Coast 4-H Camp is back at our historic site this year and we need your help! Camp will be this year, July 7th through the 11th, at the Blue Slide Campground. There is a variety of leadership roles we are looking to fill to make this years camp a success. We are looking for a Lifeguard, Cook, Teen Counselors, and Chaperones. If interested reach out the 4-H Office today!
Freshwater 4-H Community Club Update
"This month, during our general meeting, we talked about 4H camp, our end of year party, and our float for the Rhododendron Parade. We also talked about which animals we were going to get this year and split into project groups. During our recreation portion of the general meeting, we did an egg race. Each team had a spoon and you had to run to the other side of the room with a plastic egg and if you dropped it, you had to start over. During our cupcake meeting, we made wiener dogs. We had four cupcakes as the body, cookies for the ears and tail, and chocolate almonds for the feet. We also made eyes out of M&M’s and we made their faces with frosting. It was super fun!"
~Cambria Jones, Club Reporter
Fortuna 4-H Community Club Update
"Planting beautiful flowers to brighten lives of seniors was our community projects for the month!! Our members learned how to plant the flower properly so they will bloom beautifully for our seniors. Our beef group navigated the ear tagging day successfully! Gardening group learned about soils, amendments, container planting, potatoes & shifting, and clipping starts! The poultry group did an amazing presentation at the Fortuna Library about backyard chicken keeping!! We are very proud of poultry kids for helping enrich their speaking skills. At our monthly community meeting we had officer election sign ups, discussed our May community service and obtained a chair person for the event. Discussed fair deadlines, talked about everyone that is selling an animal must get there YQCA training done, they must sell a fair Jr. Livestock BBQ ticket. Our club also received a check from the Fortuna Kiwanis for the 4-H Spaghetti Feed. Saige Machado-Reporter"
Launch Image Gallery: Fortuna April 2024
May 9th, 14th, and 22nd from 6:30 - 7:30pm.
Sign-Up Today!!
Dorina's Bike Rack
If you're ever near UC Davis, stop by and see "Dorina's Bike Rack". Dedicated in 2024 in honor of our dear Dorina Espinoza.
Arcata Bottom 4-H Community Club Update
"For the month of April Arcata Bottom 4-H had some events. The first event of the month was at our monthly meeting and it was a visit from The Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit. We learned about how the dogs are trained and how they do their work. Next our sheep and pig group took a field trip to the Foggy Bottoms Boys farm. After we went to ice cream and had a good time to bond with other members. That’s all for the month of April"
~Lexi Bryan, Club Reporter
Weekly Updates 4/22/24 - 4/28/24
Fortuna 4-H Club Poultry Project
"Our poultry group presented all about backyard chicken keeping at the Fortuna Library last weekend. We are proud of them for stepping out and growing their public speaking skills."
Launch Image Gallery: Fortuna Poultry April 2024
Launch Image Gallery: Volunteer Week Camp Volunteers
Celebrate Earth Day by thinking back to 4-H volunteers who facilitate outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, camping, and outdoor adventures! Here are some throw back pictures of 4-H camp. Thank you volunteers for making these fun times possible!
Today, we celebrate those 4-H volunteers that lead projects. From STEAM to livestock to performing arts, share a 4-H project leader from one of your favorite projects.
Where would be without our event chaperones? We thank each and every single volunteer that has spent their time at a 4-H event to keep our youth safe.
Presentation Day, Interview Contest, Animals Skills Day, Favorite Foods Day...what do these all have in common? Our volunteers put on yet another cap as evaluators. Thank you to our evaluators for helping our members make their best better.
The 4-H Spring Clover Fundraiser kicks off today! Donate in-store or online at checkout to help 4-H members grow into tomorrow’s leaders. Read about our partnership with 4-H on the Tractor Supply website.
Fair Friday! Share a 4-H volunteer who has helped you and your county participate in the County or State Fair. We LOVE Fair!
This has been a great volunteer appreciation week. What was your favorite day? The last type of volunteer that we would like to celebrate is the Event Volunteers. You all come early and stay late to ensure our 4-H events run smoothly. THANK YOU!
Weekly Updates 4/15/24 - 4/21/24
Save the Date: Spring 2024 Tractor Supply Paper Clover campaign
April 24 - May 5
Mark your calendars for the spring Tractor Supply Paper Clover campaign, April 24th to May 5th. This fundraiser is helping us grow strong leaders by supporting 4-H Camp and Leadership activities.
Regional Presentation Day
Some of our Humboldt County 4-H youth traveled up to Crescent City to complete in Regional Presentation Day this weekend! Thanks Del Norte County 4-H for hosting.
Launch Image Gallery: Regional Presentation Day in Del Norte
Here are some important dates to know, mark your calendars & plan your projects. Redwood Acres has some exciting changes this year that you will be seeing in the 2024 Premium Book, stay tuned!
Market Hog exhibitors, do not forget that Redwood Acres Fair will be Prop 12 compliant.
Ag Day 2024
Ag Day 2024 was a blast! Thank you to everyone who visited us in Sacramento and got a taste of what our incredible Research and Extension Centers are growing and learning about 4-H and UC Master Gardeners. Watch a video of what it was like on our Facebook page.
Summer Camp 2024
The North Coast 4-H Camp is back at our historic site this year and we need your help! Camp will be July 7th through the 11th, at the Blue Slide Campground. There are a variety of leadership roles we are looking to fill to make this year's camp a success. We are looking for a Lifeguard, Cook, Teen Counselors, and Chaperones. If interested reach out the 4-H Office today!
California 4-H State Field Day
In-person State Field Day
May 25, 2024
UC Davis Wellman Hall and Hart Hall
Virtual State Field Day Contests
April 30-May 23, 2024
Zoom
Fall 2024 National 4-H Shooting Sports Level 2 Training Workshop
Save the Date!
Level 1 Shooting Sports Instructors are encouraged to "Save the Date" for the Fall 2024 Level 2 Shooting Sports Training Workshop. Level 2 workshops are hosted twice a year. This year's Fall workshop with be hosted by North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports and will be held at the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC. Tentative dates have been set for October 27 - November 1, 2024. Please stay tuned for more information.
2024 National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Leadership Institute
Applications Now Available! Download the 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Leadership Institute application packet.
The application period for the 2024 National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Leadership Institute is now open! This year's Leadership Institute will be held August 6-10, 2024 at The Vines Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Full application packages must be received by Monday, May 6, 2023. For complete details and to apply, download the application packet.
The National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program is designed to promote 4-H and 4-H Shooting Sports. Youth selected to serve as Ambassadors will receive training that will allow them to return to their homes and advocate for the program at the county, regional, and state levels. Some Ambassadors may be asked to support national events as well. Ambassadors provide public relations support at special events such as donor/sponsor functions and also serve as spokespersons for the 4-H Shooting Sports Program, helping to make 4-H and the 4-H Shooting Sports Programs more visible. The ambassadors further develop their skills in leadership, public presentation, citizenship, community service, public relations, and team building.
National Volunteer Week
It's KICKOFF DAY (Sunday, April 21st) for National Volunteer Week! We appreciate our volunteers in 4-H and you'll see why each day, April 21-27. Please join us by posting your favorite volunteers! Be sure to tag Humboldt County 4-H, California and @ca4h on Facebook.
Weekly Updates 4/8/24 - 4/14/24
CA 4-H eXtension Support
Struggling with the eXtension Learning Management System? We've got you covered! Check out the CA 4-H Resource Center for comprehensive tutorials and guides tailored to make your journey seamless. Dive in now!
Need technical support while exploring CA 4-H courses? We've got your back! Don't hesitate to submit a support ticket - our team is committed to addressing your inquiries promptly. Let's pave the way to your success together!
Forgot your password? Encountering login issues? No worries! The dedicated team at the Extension Foundation can assist you. Reach out to campushelp@extension.org for swift resolutions. Your smooth access is their mission!
California Grown Blog
This is a great overview and testimonial about the impact of 4-H and UC Agriculture & Natural Resources. It also highlights Joanne Ylarregui, who has been involved in 4-H as a volunteer, staff person in Madera County 4-H and national curriculum developer. Check out the California Grown blog.
This is a great overview and testimonial about the impact of 4-H and UC Agriculture & Natural Resources. It also highlights Joanne Ylarregui, who has been involved in 4-H as a volunteer, staff person in Madera County 4-H and national curriculum developer. Check out the California Grown blog.
Solar Eclipse - April 8th
Catch the solar eclipse on April 8 and remember to stay safe with eclipse glasses, a solar filter, or even a pinhole projector!
You can find your viewing time on Nasa's Eclipse Explorer page. If you’re not in the path, you can watch NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s live broadcast from 1 – 4 p.m. EDT on April 8 on Nasa's website or on YouTube! Who’s watching the eclipse with us?
40th Range Camp
This program is organized by University of California Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resource Advisors and Cal Poly Range professor. Our goal has been to introduce students to the professional world of plant, animal, and landscape management. To do this we invite experts in scientific disciplines related to wildlife, forestry, rangeland, and plants, as well as professionals who are involved in managing resources of these kinds on a daily basis. We aim to make the camp a fun experience for the campers, and interesting as well. One of our goals is to send campers home with a useful understanding of the great diversity of career opportunities that are available, and the different paths through colleges and universities that can take you there.
The camp is run by a group of volunteers who take our personal time to organize each year’s event and serve as primary staff for all or part of the camp week. We do our best to limit costs to the greatest extent we can without undermining the educational and social experience of the program.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Range Camp staff at rangecamp@ucanr.edu
Join the SLC Team!
State Leadership Conference 2024
UC Davis Campus
July 25-28, 2024 Senior members 14-19
July 26-28, 2024 Intermediate members 11-13
Chaperones are needed. Learn more about being an SLC Chaperone and apply.
The 2024 Beef Ambassador Competition is right around the corner! The beef ambassador program is for all kids 12 – 20 with a passion for the beef industry. This is a great opportunity to educate and advocate for the beef industry, while learning critical public speaking and outreach skills. Youth will have the opportunity to work alongside the Humboldt County Cattlemen and Women at beef promotion events throughout the year. The senior winner will have the opportunity to compete at the state level. Contact your club leader or the county office for an application!
The 2024 State Ambassador Educational Platform is Resilience. With resilience, our youth can thrive in a changing the world. Resilience is key to overcoming adversity, adapting to change, and managing stress. Setbacks are inevitable. Resilience helps them bounce back.
4-H Enrollment System Rollover
Please note the following dates for the close of this 4-H year and the start of the new 2024-25 enrollment year.
Families and volunteers will not be able to self-enroll in ZSuite starting June 21st at 12pm. We anticipate family and volunteers will regain the ability to self-enroll starting July 18th.
We encourage you to delay re-enrollment for the 2024-25 program year until the system is open for self-enrollment after July 18, 2024. Any early enrollments into ZSuite before the official opening will be deleted.
If enrollment or re-enrollment is necessary during the period the systems are offline, your county staff will work with you to complete the enrollment process.
Please note: All dates listed are subject to change based on our vendor and UC ANR 4-H needs. Any changes will be broadly communicated by the State 4-H Office.
The 40th Annual Range and Natural Resources Camp is June 16-21, 2024. Come learn about our natural resources at UC Elkus Ranch (Half Moon Bay, CA) with tours in the local area. Activities are mainly field based, hands-on led by professors and professionals from throughout California. Range Camp is organized and run by University of California Cooperative Extension. All Staff are background checked, with a Camp Health Supervisor on duty to ensure everyone’s safety. Registration and more information can be found on our website. Ask about sponsorships!
Register and learn more on the Range Camp webpage.
Save the Date:
Project Leader Clinic
July 26-28, 2024
UC Davis Campus
Mark your calendars and plan to attend our Project Leader Clinic at the UC Davis Campus from July 26 to 28, 2024. This clinic will enhance your project leader skills through innovative and enriching activities and practices.
Goals:
• Improve your personal leadership skills
• Enhance your knowledge/skills in delivering project content
• Apply principles of positive youth development to your projects
• Expand your network with adult volunteers and staff from across counties
Save the Date and stay tuned for more details! Don't miss this opportunity to grow and connect at the Project Leader Clinic.
Weekly Updates 4/1/24 - 4/7/24
Freshwater 4-H Community Club Update - March
"This month, during our general meeting, we talked about Presentation Day, and one of our officers presented a poem called “This is Nebraska” for us. We talked about the upcoming Lamb and Goat sale, the weight changes for certain animals, and an upcoming online desert auction that we will have to raise money for our club. Our Recreation leaders lead us in a game called “What Did You Bring to the 4-H Meeting?” and we had lots of answers! Some people brought pens, paper balls, balloons or empty pockets. It was a lot of fun! We also talked about 4-H camp and the kinds of activities they might have, what age you need to be to become a counselor, and the amount of days you would stay, we talked about the upcoming cupcake meeting and horse meeting, and YQCA training. This month, we had a lot of fun."
~Cambria Jones, Club Reporter
Fortuna 4-H Community Club Update - March
"Our club members have been very busy, busy, busy!! We began the month at our community meeting with guest speakers from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department. Sergeant, Eric Losey, Special Services Deputy Raleigh Willoughby, and Search and Rescue volunteer Jan Fredrickson along with her K-9 buddies Gracie and Daisy. They did an overall demonstration of search and rescue and a drone utilization. Thank you guys for taking the time and coming and talking to our club. We then reviewed County Presentation Day, local fair updates and our upcoming community service events. Our beef group met up at Ferndale Meat Co. to learn about the grades of meat processing. The handcraft group sewed away made cute aprons. Garden group enjoyed the sunshine while learning about seeds, and got starts going. Our poultry group reviewed fair supplies, and discussed their upcoming presentation. If you would like to see their presentation, please join them on April 14 at 11:30 at the Fortuna Library. Baby piglets make everything better! Our swine group met at Julie McGill’s farm and reviewed feeding regiments for the fair projects, talked about worming medicines, learned how to give a pig a shot, talked about the Prop 12 , and got to see some cute baby piglets! Our club had a fun contest. We had members dress in as much green as they possibly could. Thanks Dr. French for being such a fun judge. Our club members got to serve our community at the annual Fortuna Kiwanis 4-h spaghetti feed. The members served the spaghetti dinner, cleared tables, set the tables, served ice cream , and put tables and chairs away. Our club also had a a bake sale with lots of yummy homemade goodies. Thank you Fortuna Kiwanis for your continuous support to our local 4-H clubs. Grace Holmgren attended the County Presentation Day and did exceptionally well. Good Job Grace!!
Saige Machado -Reporter"
Launch Image Gallery: March 2024 Fortuna
Meet Jemetha Clark, a 4-H Volunteer from Sonoma County, California 4-H . What inspires her to volunteer? “I see that kids need access to technical learning and need to learn about agriculture, and I want to contribute whatever I can towards that.” Listen to the whole interview with Jemetha in the “4-H Volunteers! Insights & Inspiration” podcast on Spotify
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update - March
"This month our club was busy! We had a great club meeting filled with tons of information and updates! Everyone is busy taking care of their animals and selling tickets for the spaghetti feed! We are learning and looking forward to upcoming events and fairs! Our baking group had a build your own pizza night with a movie, farm machinery went to the logging conference and many attended the YQCA training and auction. The spaghetti was a success! Thank you community for all your support!"
~Bailey Henderson, Club Reporter
March 2024 Hydesville
Launch Image Gallery: March 2024 Hydesville
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Update - March
"Our Hunter Safety Group took their final exam & we are happy to report that all members passed! The theme of our monthly meeting was titled "Go Green". The fun activities members participated in, were a green dress-up contest & a potato decorating contest. And finally, we held our annual Petting Zoo & Silent Auction Fundraiser - it was very successful & everyone had a great time! Thank you to everyone who helped out & for the generous donations!"
~Carly Mauney, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: March 2024 Ferndale
Arcata Bottom 4-H Community Club Update - March
"For the month of March Arcata Bottom 4-H had many events. The first event of the month was the Swap Farm field trip, We learned a lot of new information and had a lot of fun. After that we had a fundraiser at Round Table in Mckinleyville. A lot of people came out and supported Arcata Bottom 4-H and we made a lot of money. That's all for the month of March!"
~Lexi Bryan, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: March 2024 Arcata Bottom
4-H Civic Engagement Needs Assessment Survey
The CA 4-H Civic Engagement Advisory Committee wants to learn more about what resources, support, and events 4-H youth and adult volunteers want regarding civic engagement. Civic engagement is about being involved in your community, such as community service, learning about government, voting, service learning, and more. We want to know how 4-H can better support youth in being civically engaged.
Adults and parents are welcome to complete the survey but especially we want to hear from youth ages 11 and up. Your responses to this survey will help improve the 4-H experience for future program years!
From the CA 4-H Statewide Equine Events Group:
We are excited to finally announce details for Mustang Camp! Camp will be from 10am on June 28th to 2pm on June 29th. Drop off and Pick-up is at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Limited to 25 campers. Youth need to be 4-H age (9-18) and able to spend one night camping with us at the fairgrounds. If you have questions, please email lksnell@ucanr.edu.
National Beekeeping Essay Contest
Enter by April 15, 2024
Calling all writers! All current 4-H members can enter this contest!
The 2024 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition will award three cash prizes. The authors of the three highest-scoring essays will be awarded the following in order of scoring:
• First Prize: $750
• Second Prize: $500
• Third Prize: $250
Want more info? See the National Beekeeping Essay info page.
Weekly Updates 3/25/24 - 3/31/24
Attention: Beef Exhibitors and Families
Beef Mandatory Tagging Day: April 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (No early birds)
Place: Humboldt Auction Yard, 603 3rd street, Fortuna
Email the County Office for a copy of the Declaration Form
4-H Haikus and Limericks
A little 4-H fun from the Central Sierra office - some 4-H haikus and limericks.
Launch Image Gallery: 4-H Haikus and Limericks
Start making plans to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th! An easy 4-H STEM project would be to create a pinhole projector to safely watch the eclipse. See what time the eclipse can be viewed in your city.
Join the team of 4-H SLC 2024 Program Assistants. Lead a group of delegates through the weekend and promote a positivelearning environment. Apply to be an SLC program assistant today!
Do you want to have a leadership role at 4-H SLC24 this year? Apply to be a Teen Facilitator today! See the SLC Teen Facilitator application for more info.
Weekly Updates 3/18/24 - 3/24/24
Humboldt County Presentation Day!
What a busy weekend for our 4-H youth! Between soccer tryouts and the County Science Fair this great group of kids (and more not pictured) represented their clubs at County Presentation Day! From Goats to Watercolors and everything in between judges were impressed by their sparks!
Register for the Record Book webinars
Join the State Incentives and Recognition Committee for the Record Book webinars scheduled for April.
Weekly Updates 3/11/24 - 3/17/24
Presentation Day Styles
Did you know that there are nine different presentation styles you can pick from to present at Presentation Day?
Want to teach the panel of judges a skill? Give a Demonstration /
Illustrated Talk.
Want to share something something you have learned? Present a Science or Engineering Presentation or Educational Display Talk.
Love making speeches? Try preparing a speech through an Informative Prepared Speech or a Persuasive Prepared Speech. Or come up with a speech on the day through Impromptu Speech.
Have a poem or book you love? Give an interpretive reading!
Love performing? Perform a 4-H Fun skit with your friends or a cultural arts presentation.
For more information see the 4-H Presentation Manual.
Presentation Day 3/16
Presentation Day moved locations will now be held at the 4-H County Office! Registration is due by March 13th at 8:00 pm. Check in will still start at 9:30 am, presentations begin at 10:00 am.
We would love to have representation from all of our clubs and see our membership go on to represent not only their club, but also Humboldt County 4-H at Regional and State Presentation Day!
Weekly Updates 3/4/24 - 3/10/24
Humboldt County Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship
DUE (or postmarked): APRIL 1, 2024
Attention Seniors:
The Humboldt County Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship is open. See the details on the scholarship application!
Freshwater 4-H Community Club Update - February
"During our February general meeting, we played a game called “Match” lead by our Recreation officers. We talked about the Nilson’s feed seminar and about an upcoming lamb and goat sale. We also talked about when 4H camp would be and the new minimum/maximum weights for livestock at the Humboldt County Fair. At the lamb project group meeting, they talked about docking tails. Earlier in the month, some of us partook in a Virtual Show Pig Seminar. During our cupcake meeting, we made Valentine’s Day Cake Pops and Little dogs made of cake. We had a guest speaker at our meeting, police officer Nick Jones from the Eureka Police Department came in with his police K9, Bolo. Officer Jones showed us Bolo search for drugs and answered any questions anyone had about his police work or his K9."
~ Cambria Jones, Club Reporter
February 2024 Freshwater
Launch Image Gallery: February 2024 Freshwater
Humboldt County 4-H Presentation Day
Did you know there is nine different Presentation types? Find out more and represent your club at County Presentation Day!
The Humboldt County 2024 Presentation Day will be hosted at Pacific Union School by the Humboldt County 4-H Ambassador Team on March 16th. Check in starts at 9:30 am, presentations begin at 10:00 am.
Questions on Presentations? See the State Presentation Day Manual
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update - February
"This month we talked about keeping up on record books and our animals. Many of our club members went to the feed seminar at Nilsen’s Feed. We learned lots on how to feed our animals the proper feed and may won tee shirts and feed! We are all looking forward to getting our animals and start working with them."
~ Bailey Henderson, Club Reporter
Arcata Bottom 4-H Club, California Update - February
"For the month of February Arcata Bottom 4-H had many events. Arcata Bottom 4-H celebrated Valentines Day by picking two sweethearts which were Rex Bohn and Burt VanDuzer. We also had every member bring about 2 dozen cookies and deliver them to local businesses and supporters of 4-H. That is all for the month of February."
~ Lexilee Bryan, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: February 2024 Arcata Bottom
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Update Report - February
"At our February Club meeting, we discussed our upcoming Petting Zoo & fundraiser we will host in March. More details to come as the event gets closer! Following our meeting, we held a Valentines Party, including a pinata, musical chairs, and baked goods. This year, our club has two new exciting groups for our members - Hunter Safety & Leadership. Our Hunter Safety Group has been busy preparing for our upcoming test. Good luck to all!"
~ Carly Mauney, Club Reporter
Fortuna 4-H Community Club Update - February
"Our club was lucky to have our state vet Dr. Meghan Mott as our guest speaker at our monthly meeting! Dr. Mott went over the new proposition 12, talked about the bird flu and how birds can get it, went over, how a pig could prolapse. She explained what a minor prolapse was, and a major one was and when to call the vet. Our project groups are in full swing! It was a rainy meeting for our beef group. They learned how to show a beef, went over grooming products for a beef, and then practiced showing them in the rain! Our craft group has been crafting away! Making pillowcases and learning how to do embroidery! Our club will be busy this next month!! We will have our club presentations, we will be discussing the Kiwanis 4-h spaghetti feed and bake sale, our community service project, and much more. We finished our meeting off by showing our love and making seniors some Valentines Day cards and having a Valentine’s Day snack."
~Saige Machado, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: February 2024 Fortuna
Miranda 4-H Community Club Update - February
"Miranda 4h is going strong. Between our projects and our community service we are staying busy. Below is a segment written by Leia Carrico
On Saturday, February 24th, several families from Miranda 4h gathered in the town of Miranda for a community pride project. We planted snow drop and tulip bulbs at both town signs, we collected litter along both sides of the Avenue of the Giants, We cleared the weeds from the sidewalks, as well as cleaning up the bus stop. we all enjoyed the sunshine while giving back to our community."
~Sawyer McMahan, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: February 2024 Miranda
Weekly Updates 2/26/24 - 3/3/24
Join the Volunteer Development Advisory Committee
We are restarting the Volunteer Development Advisory Committee! Give feedback and suggestions for improving volunteer experiences in 4-H. The Advisory Committee will help guide the development of resources to support volunteers, such as online courses and workshops.
Who can apply:
• 4-H members ages 14 to 19 during their term (March 2024-June 2025, with option to renew for one year);
• 4-H adult volunteers (young 4-H alumni are encouraged to apply!)
• 4-H professionals - Community Education Specialists, Advisors, Staff
• UCCE Academics
Time commitment: Approximately 3-5 hours per month. Quarterly 1.5-hour Zoom meetings, with independent project work between sessions.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MARCH 1ST DEADLINE
The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is accepting applications! This program provides educational and career opportunities for students seeking bachelor’s degrees from 1890 land-grant universities. Applications accepted until March 1, 2024.
This scholarship provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. Scholars are also eligible for summer internships that may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation.
NEW FOR 2024: Registration for Virtual Regional Event
To ensure an appropriate evaluator-to-presenter ratio, California 4-H is modifying their presenter registration process. Evaluator registrations open in January/February. Presenter registration will be contingent on the number of evaluators already registered. Starting on March 6, 2024, and continuing every Wednesday through April 17, 2024, at 6 PM, we will release presenter slots for youth participants based on the number of evaluators we have registered. Registration for presenting slots will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Evaluator Registration is now open - please share with youth (ages 16+ and adults)
Humboldt County 4-H Presentation Day
Public speaking continues to be a cornerstone of the University of California (UC) 4-H Youth Development Program. Over the 120 years of UC 4-H, the presentation program has expanded to include various public speaking formats and opportunities for members to receive feedback from evaluators. The Humboldt County 2024 Presentation Day will be hosted at Pacific Union School by the Humboldt County 4-H Ambassador Team on March 16th. Check in starts at 9:30 am, presentations begin at 10:00 am.
Questions on Presentations? See the State Presentation Day Manual.
Visit our 4-H Forms and Scholarships page for more information and the registration link.
4-H and Self Confidence
A recent survey analysis revealed that, regardless of age, the longer 4-H members spend in the program, the more their self-confidence in public speaking improves.
A recent survey analysis revealed that, regardless of age, the longer 4-H members spend in the program, the more their self-confidence in public speaking improves.
Regional Presentation Days are Coming Up!
Please see the California Regional Presentation Event page for details about both Virtual and In-Person presentation opportunities.
The Tractor Supply Paper Clover campaign
The Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign runs twice each year, and is an important part of Tractor Supply Company’s longstanding partnership with National 4-H Council. Today, we’re delighted to share that the fall campaign raised more than $1 million for 4-H youth nationwide! Thanks to Tractor Supply customers, Team Members and communities for their generosity and support for this important organization. Since 2010, we have given more than $20 million to 4-H’ers across the country through Paper Clover! See the Tractor Supply News Release for more details.
For 4-H project leaders: New guide that provides an overview of 4-H, it's mission, goals, and structure; key program content areas; best practices; volunteer expectations and support.
The NEW California 4-H Resource Center is a great place for 4-H families, members, and volunteers to find answers. Check it out today!