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 11/28/22 - 12/4/22
Due to popular demand, we have changed the times for the Spark Achievement webinars to 7pm. Please RSVP to join us to learn how the new program will replace the Star Ranking system. The Spark Achievement Program is the first phase, for new and Junior 4-H'ers to get started on earning achievement pins!
We’re thankful that all donations to 4-H will be matched $ for $ through #GivingTuesday (11/29). Double the life-changing 4-H experiences for ALL kids.
Supporting organizations you care about is what #GivingTuesday is all about. 5 ways you can give to CA 4-H:
- Sign up to be a volunteer!
- Volunteer on a State Advisory Committee and share your experience to improve the 4-H program.
- Donate to a California 4-H club, county or Forever 4-H program
- Lead a project or event
- Tell others about how great 4-H is!
How will you participate?
California 4-H alumni share the impact of 4-H:
93% said 4-H helped them develop character
96% said 4-H fostered their sense of responsibility
94% said 4-H boosted their confidence
Join and Support at 4h.ucanr.edu!
“When they sell these animals, they’re 100% investing in their college expenses.” In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we met with 4-H Leader and Mom, Rochelle during Navajo Nation Fair in Window Rock, AZ. Rochelle sees 4-H as a tool to teach kids life skills and an opportunity to invest in their own future. Learn more about the how the Navajo Nation 4-H Program is using 4-H programs to create #Opportunity4All by visiting the Native American Heritage Month 4-H page.
Humboldt County 4-H Facebook
Select Pin for Club Info!
Weekly Updates 11/21/22 - 11/27/22
Sign Up for 4-H Now / Make Sure You Completed Enrollment
There's still time to finish enrollment! Log on to 4-H Online and make sure it says "approved" next to your enrollment status! If you have any questions, feel free to call the Humboldt 4-H office at 707-445-7351.
4-H Transitioning from the Star Ranking System
We continue to Make the Best Better! This year, we are starting a new way to recognize and encourage 4-H’ers to grow their experiences and skills. The Spark Achievement Program is the first phase of transitioning from the Star Ranking system.
- Club & Project Leaders
December 1, 7pm
December 5, 7pm - For all 4-H'ers
December 13, 7pm - New & Junior 4-H families
December 19, 7pm
3 Ways to Thaw a Turkey
If you didn't start thawing your turkey in the refrigerator in time for it to fully defrost, here are your options:
On the day you plan to cook it, you can use the cold water method or microwave. BUT - you can also cook it frozen, although it will take longer to cook. Be safe! For more information, visit fsis.udsa.gov
If you're interested in this activity, let us know at the Humboldt 4-H Office so we can order this!
The new Spark Achievement Program helps New and Junior 4-H'ers find their spark and encourages them to try new things. This is the first phase of the transition from the Star Ranking system. Join one of our webinars to find out why other families are excited about this new program! RSVP for a webinar on Nov. 15 at 7pm or Dec. 19 at 7pm.
Weekly Updates 11/7/22 - 11/20/22
4-H celebrates the resilience of Native American youth and Tribal communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Shooting Sports Archery Workshop
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Redding, CA - Straight Arrow Bowhunters Club
A Shooting Sports Archery Workshop has been scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in Redding, California at the Straight Arrow Bowhunters Club. This is a hybrid workshop that requires completion of online learning modules prior to attending the hands-on practical training at the range. Space is limited to 20 participants. For full details or to register, please visit the Archery Registration page.
CDFA Animal Care Program (prop 12)
The CDFA has created a new website for their Animal Care Program (prop 12). Check it out!
Arcata Bottom 4-H Community Club Update
“Arcata Bottom Participated in Pastels on the Plaza early in the month with Kayleigh Minor chairing the event. The Livestock Groups had their 1st meeting discussing the choosing of project animals, cost & basic needs for each livestock project. The club had a costume contest & pulled pork bbq dinner at the October Community Club Meeting, with officers handing out prizes for best costumes. Arcata Bottom will be holding an online Facebook dessert auction fundraiser from November 7-10, more details will be on the club Facebook page, proceeds will go to north coast childrens services sock & shoe drive. The next community club meeting will be held on November 14th, 6:30pm at Pacific Union School.”
- Chloe Simon, Club Reporter
Arcata Bottom October 2022
Launch Image Gallery: Arcata Bottom October 2022
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update
"Our club participated in the annual 4-H Lamb BBQ. Many members showed up to wash and cook the potatoes that were needed for the Lamb BBQ.”
- Paisley Jackson, Club Reporter
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Update
“On October 13th, 2022, Ferndale 4-H had their Halloween meeting. At this meeting we all had fun. But before the fun began, we went through all of important stuff. Our president Gianna Regli went through the initiation of Claire Renner and Elise Sutherland for historian and quartermaster. She had all the officers give reports. Also, the group leaders talked about when the next meeting was for that project. After the meeting was over we had a fun Halloween party. There were dirt cups, candy, the carved pumpkins, and a pumpkin throwing game. We also had a costume contest. We all hope everyone had a great time!”
- Alexandra Griffith, Club Reporter
Weekly Updates 10/24/22 - 11/6/22
Are you a youth leader? A mentor? Curious about 4-H leadership at the state level? 4-H Youth Summit 2023 is underway and WE NEED YOU! 4-H youth facilitators, ages 14-19, who are sparked about leading group reflections and being role models for younger 4-H members. Learn more and sign up for these Youth Summit opportunities.
Weekly Updates 10/17/22 - 10/23/22
New Adult Volunteer Orientation
Tonight, October 19th, is the second Humboldt 4-H New Adult Volunteer Orientation of the year! This orientation is being held for adults completing the Humboldt County 4-H Adult Volunteer Appointment Process. Attendance is a required step. It will be held tonight from 6-7:30 at the County Office. See you there!
Devil's Garden Colt Challenge
Applications are due by October 28th!
Weekly Updates 10/10/22 - 10/16/22
Club Officer Meeting
Here's Freshwater Club's Officer Team learning all the ins and outs of what it takes to be a Club Officer at the yearly Club Officer Training. If you are an officer this year or will be one next year, be sure to join us at this training next fall!
Arcata Bottom Community Club Update
"This month we had our first community club meeting of the year. Last Years outgoing Officers Handed over their officer positions to this years incoming officers with a Candy Exchange ceremony. Old and New Business was discussed. The Knox & Bryan Families will chair Baby Baskets for Baby Week. The Alves Family is chairing pastels on the Plaza. The rabbit project group held their 1st project meeting of the year and built a Scarecrow for the Huddie's Harvest Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Competition. The next Community Club Meeting will be Monday October 10th at 6:30pm at Pacific Union School."
- Chloe Simon, Club Reporter
Ferndale Community Club Update
"Ferndale 4-H had there September meeting this month. We saw lots of new faces. Gianna Regli, our president, went though our new business like national 4-H week and the 4-H flag at the Ferndale Elementary School. She also talked about our next meeting on Thursday, October 13th, at 7pm and told everyone to dress up for our halloween party. The group leaders talked about the different projects kids can sign up for. At the end of the meeting there was root beer floats. We hope everyone enjoyed the meeting. We also hope we see everyone again!"
- Alexandra Griffith, Club Reporter
Support 4-H camp experiences by purchasing a paper clover at your local Tractor Supply store. Youth gain confidence as they interact with teen camp leaders with hands-on projects.
Hydesville Community Club Update
"This month was not as busy as last month. We had our monthly club meeting where we discussed the lamb bbq and got to know some of our new members."
- Paisley Jackson, Club Reporter
Join the Humboldt County Ambassador Team!
Are you a Humboldt County 4-H member in high school and interested in furthering your involvement in 4-H? 4-H County Ambassadors are role models for their fellow 4-H members and their community. The County Ambassador team plans their own year of activities to create meaningful learning and service opportunities for themselves and others in their community. Apply to be a 4-H County Ambassador today!
"This month, Freshwater 4-H started with our first community service, helping Arcata Tractor Supply with their PAW Pet Adoption day, to promote the adoption of dogs and cats in the local shelters, we also had a bake sale at this event. We had our September meeting, the board members introduced themselves and the leaders did the same. Our club gave a basket with baby items to the county for Baby Week."
Weekly Updates 10/3/22 - 10/9/22
Devils' Garden Colt Challenge
Applications are Open!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support Humboldt County 4-H at the Lamb BBQ last Sunday! A special thanks to Miranda 4-H for chairing the event, Supervisors Rex Bohn and Michelle Bushnell for helping with our awards recognition and dessert auction, and everyone else that worked hard to make this event a success. See you there next year!
Weekly Updates 9/26/22 - 10/2/22
Lamb BBQ Press Release
Check out this awesome article about the Humboldt County 4-H Lamb BBQ. See you all there this Sunday, October 2nd 11-2 at Rohner Park in Fortuna!!
Weekly Updates 9/19/22 - 9/25/22
Lamb BBQ is BACK!
The annual 4-H Lamb BBQ is back this year on October 2 from 11-2! Lunch will be Lamb, Pork, or Goat with sides included. Individual tickets are $12 or Family Tickets are $40 and serves 4. Pick up your tickets from a 4-H member, 4-H Club, or at the County Office today!
Weekly Updates 9/12/22 - 9/18/22
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in counties throughout California.
CDFA Avian Influenza Updates
USDA Avian Influenza Confirmed Detections
Weekly Updates 8/29/22 - 9/11/22
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update
"This month was packed with so much Humboldt County Fair fun and excitement! Many of our members entered different animals and vegetables and flowers. As a whole our club did an amazing job and lots of fun memories were made."
- Paisley Jackson, Club Reporter
Miranda 4-H Community Club Update
"This month the Miranda 4Hers showed multiple animals at the Humboldt County Fair. Kaitlyn and Realyn French both showed in pewee Goats and novice rabbits. Kaitlyn won Best of Breed with her white Newzealand and Realyn won Best of Breed with her American Blue. Jocelyn French, Kelsey McMahan and Sawyer McMahan all showed Swine. Their market hogs went to and sold at auction. Thank you to Ray Wilcox, RYN LLC, and Glenn McMahan trucking for purchasing animals from Miranda 4-H members. Thank you to those who did an Add On, we won't know who you are until next month. Also a big thank you to all the volunteers, the junior livestock committee, and the fair board for making the Junior Livestock Auction happen."
-Sawyer McMahan, Club Reporter
Miranda August 2022
Launch Image Gallery: Miranda August 2022
Humboldt County 4-H Clubs: Check out this exciting Fall Activity!
Weekly Updates 8/22/22 - 8/28/22
Design, Build, Compete.
Deadline extended to September 15
Youth are invited to apply to join the VEX IQ statewide 4-H robotics project! Teams will receive supplies (VEX IQ competition kit), meet monthly, and prepare for a competition in May 27, 2023 (using the annual VEX competition). Watch the VEX IQ Competition video.
Humboldt County Fair
Come out to the fair this week to check out all the 4-H projects! There are are art entries, photography, vegetable entries, animal projects and more!
2022 Youth Livestock Schedule
Humboldt County Fair Set-Up
"The E gate will open at 4pm this afternoon (8/22) for set up! If there’s any questions regarding stalling please visit the livestock office. Any entry into the barns prior to 4pm will result in disqualification from Clean Alley Competition."
-Shared from Facebook
When Animal Rights Activists Come to the Fair
Both 4-H and FFA leaders were given a heads-up that animal rights activists are planning protests at select county fairs. Protests were held at the Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles and the Santa Barbara County Fair in Santa Maria this year. They are also planning a protest at the Napa County Fair on August 13.
Check out all these awesome entries of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more! The Jim Gupton Veggie Auction will take place this Saturday, August 27th, in the Dairy Judging Pavilion at 2:00 pm. Great job to all the 4-H youth who worked hard growing their projects!
Weekly Updates 8/15/22 - 8/21/22
Humboldt 4-Hers and Eureka Radio
"Thank you to Brian Papstein from Eureka Radio for the lesson in recording yesterday, Also to our youth who came out and recorded commercials about their fair projects and how they have been preparing for the upcoming Humboldt County Fair. These commercials will air all next week, so tune in to see if you hear any familiar voices!"
Be a Humboldt County 4-H Ambassador
Ambassador Applications are still open. You can find the Ambassador Application Process on Humboldt County 4-H's website today!
Weekly Updates 8/8/22 - 8/14/22
Explorers of the Deep - 4-H STEM Challenge
4-H is very excited to announce the 2022 4-H STEM Challenge, Explorers of the Deep! Designed by Rutgers University, the challenge will take kids on an ocean exploration. From customizable kits to augmented reality (AR) features to bring the ocean to life, this kit is perfect for classroom or out-of-school learning.
Let us at the 4-H Office know if this is something your club would like so we can order some kits! Learn more about the Challenge Kit on the Shop 4-H website.
Weekly Updates 8/1/22 - 8/7/22
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Update
"This month Ferndale 4-H had their July meeting. Everyone on the officer team introduced who they were and what office they hold for the year. Then our president Gianna Regli told us to make sure to take the YQCA test and register our animals to show at the Humboldt County Fair. After the meeting was done we did minute to win it games! We did "Don't let the ballon touch the ground,""Foot races,"Three legged race,""Scooping the M&Ms in the cup with your opposite hand,"and face the cookie game."After the minute to win it games we had vanilla ice cream with a brownie on top or a root beer float. Everyone enjoyed the meeting."
~Alexandra Griffith, Club Reporter
Humboldt County Ambassador Program
County Ambassador Erika Homan shares her thoughts on the Ambassador Program and her experience as a County Ambassador in her video on Facebook. Way to represent Humboldt County 4-H Erika!
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update
"This month our club entered the Fortuna Rodeo parade. We met up to decorate the float with banners and lots of fair animals. Our float was so awesome that we won first place! This is the second year in a row of winning first place. Many of our members have completed the Humboldt County Fair signups and are getting ready to show their amazing animals."
- Paisley Jackson, Club Reporter
Weekly Updates 7/25/22 - 7/31/22
Are you a Humboldt County 4-H member in high school and interested in furthering your involvement in 4-H? 4-H County Ambassadors are role models for their fellow members and their community. The County Ambassador team plans their own year of activities to create meaningful learning and service opportunities for themselves and others in their community. Apply to be a 4-H County Ambassador today!
The California 4-H Youth Summit program is working to provide the traditional in-person, overnight youth leadership experience in January 2023! In order to accomplish this goal, we need willing volunteers to serve as the Adult Chair for the Bay/Coast and Central Youth Summit programs. If anyone is interested please email 4hyouthsummit@ucanr.edu. Learn more about the state Youth Summit program and this position by visiting the Youth Summit web page.
We Need You!
We are still looking for chairs, co chairs, or a club to take on Tour of the Unknown Coast and The Lamb BBQ! Please sign up using the Humboldt County 4-H Event Chairperson Application.
SAVE THE DATE!
Light morning refreshments will be available and lunch will be provided for all in attendance. This will be an in-person only meeting. We will have a RSVP poll going out soon to know who will definitely be attending so we can get an accurate count for meals!
An inclusive world is a better world! In celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary, we’re shining the spotlight on these amazing 4-H’ers that have overcome adversity and found their strengths.
California 4-H Shooting Sports and AB 2571
Weekly Updates 7/11/22 - 7/24/22
Equine Education Day and Competitions
When: August 13, 2022
Where: Yucaipa Equestrian Center, 13273 California St, Yucaipa, CA 92399
Cost: $5 per contest or $10 for all three
Download the Equine Learning Day Event Flyer for more details.
Weekly Updates 7/4/22 - 7/10/22
Exhibitors headed to the Humboldt County Fair, mark your calendars for fairgrounds clean up! Saturday, August 6, 8:00-11:00am at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Those who attend will be entered into a raffle for prizes you won't want to miss!
Don't miss out! RSVP for State Leadership Conference by July 8th. What can you expect at State Leadership Conference?
- Presentations from Keynote Speakers: Julia Garcia (doctor of psychology and TEDx speaker) and Mike Smith (author, brand ambassador and host of online show "The Harbor by Jostens")!
- Virtual and In-person workshops on a variety of subjects!
- The return of DJ Hightop!
Arcata Bottom 4-H Community Club Update
“Hi, my name is Natalie Adams and this is my 4th year in Arcata Bottom 4-H. What happened in the month of June? Well in the month of June the club decided to have our end of the year party in July because there would be so little people able to attend because fair season is very busy!”
-Natalie Adams, Club Reporter
Weekly Updates 6/27/22 - 7/3/22
"These goat kids rocked it at Redwood Acres Fair! So proud of these Hydesville 4H group! Great job Crazy Kids! Comment with more pictures of these hard working kids! I am terrible at taking out my phone and snapping pics!" - From Hydesville 4-H Club's Facebook page
2022 Humboldt County Fair Youth Livestock Schedule
Getting ready for the Humboldt County Fair? Here is the 2022 Youth Livestock Schedule (PDF)! Please note that it is subject to change.
Humboldt County 4-H at Redwood Acres Fair
Great job Humboldt 4-H at the 2022 Redwood Acres fair!
Weekly Updates 6/20/22 - 6/26/22
Join the 2022-2023 State 4-H Computer Coding Project
Apply by September 1, 2022
Pollinator Week
Bzzz! You've probably seen bees buzzing by and know they make honey, but there is so much more to these iconic pollinators! Explore the essential role bees play in pollinating the food we eat while making your own craft honey bee on the 4-H at Home website.
Weekly Updates 6/13/22 - 6/19/2022
Huge THANK YOU to our partner Tractor Supply Co.! The 2022 Spring Paper Clover campaign raised an incredible $1,254,555 nationwide, that will go directly to supporting our amazing 4-H youth! Thank you to the youth and clubs that were able to support these efforts locally!
- Tour of the Unknown Coast
Saturday, September 17th in Fortuna
- Lamb BBQ
Sunday, October 2nd in Fortuna - Baby Week
First week in October
Weekly Updates 6/6/22 - 6/12/22
Miranda 4-H Community Club Update
"During the May 4-H meeting we talked about our new business, old business, the projects that were held, the committees that went on, we planned our Project Fair and our last meeting of the year, and we did elections. In Archery they shot arrows, went over the eleven steps to the ring and the right equipment. For dairy goats they shaved a goat's stomach and behind so that it would make it easier for her to give birth and breastfeed. In gardening they arranged flowers for the flower show. In horse and horseless they learned about the hoofs and plaring. In leadership we planned the agenda, did the club planning book for top club, elections and the record books. In legos Sawyer made a big three wheel vehicle and Raylin made an egg. For outdoor adventure they went to Shelter Cove, had a picnic and went tide pooling. In poultry they had a pop quiz, what animal laid what eggs. In rabbits they had a pop quiz and what diseases they got and how to cure them. Lastly for swine they went and got their pigs.
