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May 19-20

noon to noon

Apply for the State Advisory Committees by May 31, 2022

2022 Film Festival

May 29 starting at 1:00 pm

Watch the videos that achieved a gold award! Login to your YouTube account (Google login) if you'd like to join the chat during the festival.

2022 State Field Day Awards Ceremony

May 29 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Our State Ambassadors are hosting the Awards Ceremony, sharing the results of the State Field Day contests. Login to your YouTube account (Google login) to join the chat and cheer the gold awardees!

We're seeking volunteer Cleanup Captains to organize cleanup events in communities across the state.

This year, in place of the California Focus conference, we will be hosting a statewide

Civic Engagement Academy  

June 24 to June 28, 2022

Holiday Inn – Arena Downtown Sacramento

This is a one-time opportunity for youth and adult leaders to experience the Civic Engagement Academy (CE Academy) as participants in a statewide event. 

The CE Academy curriculum was developed over four years. It was developed to be delivered locally by counties through a Teens as Teachers model.

You will be participating in daily skill building activities to develop and plan a service learning project of your choice. Learn more on the Civic Engagement Academy event page.

Registration opening soon.

Q: Will California Focus come back?

A: YES! We are planning to host California Focus in two years, in 2024. We are in the process of updating California Focus so please check back and plan to participate in 2024! 

Volunteer Opportunities at SLC

The State Leadership Conference needs 4-H Adult volunteers!

Program Assistants

Young alumni are encouraged to become Program Assistants. You will be assigned a group to guide through the conference and activities. Connect with old friends and make new ones! Applications will remain open until filled.

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!

In-person and virtual evaluators Needed for State Field Day

This year State Field Day contests need evaluators for both the virtual and in-person contests. You will get an orientation so you can become familiar with the rubrics and process for evaluating presentations, interview participants, and Fashion Revue. Your participation helps our youth grow and improve their skills.

Check out our Volunteer page to sign up for time slots to evaluate our 4-H youth and to save the date for the orientation time.

Play a role in improving our 4-H program

Published on: May 6, 2022 The State 4-H Advisory Committees play an important role in improving the programs, processes, and opportunities in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. Applications for State Advisory Committees are open now until May 31, 2022.

Record-breaking JOANN campaign

Thank you for your support of the JOANN campaign for 4-H! Nationwide the campaign raised a total of $909,056.24. National 4-H will be posting on social media on Wednesday announcing the totals.

70% of the funds raised from this campaign will go to the states. We are still waiting for the breakdown by state.

Thank you! Spring 2022 Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign raised a new record!

Nationwide, the paper Clover campaign raised over $1,203,533—a new record!

California raised the 7th highest total at $61,044. This was a very successful campaign, especially considering the economic climate. Please watch for our posts on social media on Friday!

Registration for Range Camp 2022 is open until all spaces are filled. There are 5 spaces left - don't delay!

Range Camp 2022

July 19-24, 2022

Half Moon Bay, CA

For 10th-12th grade youth.

Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension

Hydroponic Gardening

Fork Farms is a mission-focused company aiming to improve fresh food accessibility and create core memories for kids around agriculture and nutrition. We do this through hydroponic indoor farm technology. Check out our impact in schools here.

4-H curriculum Leader Guide: Soilless Growing Systems