National 4-H released this video celebrating our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a look back at some of our #Thisis4H moments and stories from our incredible 4-H'ers!

Contests: Livestock Judging, Dairy Judging, Poultry Judging

Hosted by UC Davis Field Day

Saturday, March 4, 2023 at UC Davis

The top Senior-level 4-H teams for all contests will qualify to represent California at national 4-H judging contests.

• Livestock judging: Enrollment in a livestock judging project is not required. Members can enter in either the Novice or Advanced 4-H Livestock Judging category. Only Senior 4-H teams in the Advanced 4-H Livestock Judging category will be eligible to qualify for a national contest. The first-place Senior 4-H team will qualify to compete at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (Louisville, KY).
• Dairy judging: Members must be enrolled in a 4-H dairy project. Senior 4-H teams are eligible to qualify to represent California at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging contest during the 2023 World Dairy Expo (Madison, WI).
• Poultry judging: Members are not required to be enrolled in a poultry project to compete. Senior-level 4-H teams are eligible to qualify to represent California at the National 4-H Poultry Judging contest during the 2023 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference (Louisville, KY).

For 4-H teams and individual 4-H contestants, registration will be managed by your County 4-H office. Accounts were created for this purpose, and county 4-H staff must contact JudgingCard.com to activate them. Please have them email info@judgingcard.com to gain access to the account.

Registration Deadline

February 10th

For more information, contact Erica Pettey (State 4-H Animal Science Coordinator) at eapettey@ucanr.edu

Announcing Two Mini-Grant Programs

The State Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee is offering two categories of short-term mini grants:

• For project leaders leading a Beekeeping Project
• For 4-H members enrolled in a Guide Dog project

The State Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee is releasing two mid-year Golden Clover Awards:

• Brownlee Science Award

Two $500 awards for youth and/or 4-H Adult Volunteer

• This category may be awarded to members and volunteers for utilizing science inquiry and experiential learning in 4-H work to help youth increase knowledge, skills and competencies and improve their attitudes about science.
• This category includes increasing science awareness and use in 4-H projects by testing predictions and making sense of observations. This can be awarded in any area related to science including computer science, animal science, citizen science, and more.
• Clay Outdoor Adventure Award

Two $500 awards for youth and/or 4-H Adult Volunteer

• This category may be awarded to either a member or a volunteer for 4-H work in camping and outdoor adventures including camping, fishing, hiking, shooting sports, rafting, climbing, GIS/GPS, snow skiing, and others.
• This category also includes outstanding achievement, leadership, and promotion of outdoor adventures.

Applications are due by March 15, 2023, 11:59 pm

2023 California Avian Bowl State Qualifier

Saturday, February 25, 2023

The 2023 CA 4-H Avian Bowl State Qualifier will take place at the Greater California Society of Poultry Fanciers’ (GCSPF) Show at the Big Fresno Fair Grounds. This contest is open to all youth, but the top placing senior 4-H team will qualify to represent California at the 4-H National Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. All members of a 4-H team must be current 4-H members for that team to be eligible for a national contest.

• Teams are not required to pre-qualify to enter the Avian Bowl State Final contest.
• Eligible teams must include between 2 to 4 youth members in the same age division (Junior or Senior). Each team may also include an alternate member.
• Multiple teams in the same age division can be entered from one county. A team can also be formed with 4-H youth members from different counties.

To Participate

• Avian Bowl teams must be pre-registered.
• The entry form link for teams can be found at: 2023 Avian Bowl Entry Form
• Entry forms must be returned to the contest organizer, Dr. Francine Bradley (see instructions on entry form).

Entry Deadline: February 13th

Additional information about this contest and links to study guides can be found at: 2023 California 4-H Avian Bowl State Qualifier

Register for Ignite by 4-H

March 9-12, 2023

Washington, DC

Spark your imagination and passion! Ignite by 4-H is an inclusive high-school-aged teen event held in Washington, DC, March 9-12, 2023, including inspiring and engaging speakers, workshop sessions, entertainment and creating amazing connections. Explore the best 4-H offers in STEM, Agriscience, Healthy Living and Emotional Well-Being. Discover exciting career paths and create an actionable plan to help make real change in your community. It's an experience you won't want to miss. Registration closes February 10^th — Reserve your spot today!

Thank you to our sponsor Google for their support of Ignite by 4-H. 

REGISTER NOW

Reminder: If you plan to attend the Ignite conference, please let us know by sending an email to ca4h@ucanr.edu.

Know a 4-H'er with an impressive project?

Tell them to apply for the 2023 Georgia Boot Trailblazer Contest. Georgia Boot is looking for four enthusiastic 4-H'ers to share their 2023 project journeys with the Georgia Boot audience. Take advantage of this chance to win a prize package valued at $500!

Interested in being a Georgia Boot Trailblazer? Simply fill out the form below and attach a picture of a current or past 4-H activity by February 24th, 2023.

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Registration Now Open

Forms Must be Postmarked by March 15, 2023

JOANN Campaign

January 31 to May 1

• Customers can donate or roundup at checkout in JOANN stores to support 4-H. 

• 100% of donations support 4-H, with 70% going back to the state where those funds were raised.

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