California 4-H

For Humboldt County Fair Exhibitors:Large animal market entry deadline in Monday, June 16th at 11:59pm.Small animal market, breeding, and showmanship entry deadline is Monday, July 14th at 11:59pm.Market animals (except rabbits) must be tagged with the HCF tag and photos uploaded by the entry deadline.

Register by June 24 for the State Leadership ConferenceGet the best price and more choices when you register by June 24 for the State Leadership Conference. Friday activities for Seniors include favorite tours and workshops, as well as two new options. Go to the SLC website to learn more about…

California 4-H Horse ClassicJuly 16 - 20, 2025Brookside Park, Elk GroveGet ready to compete at the California 4-H Horse Classic! The Educational Contests will be held July 16 and 17. See the Resource Center for study resources. The top placing Senior teams or individuals qualify to represent California 4-H…

IntroductionWhile any young person can potentially experience an adverse childhood experience (ACE), not all young people are as likely to be affected by them. Some groups of youth are at a disproportionately high risk. This increased exposure is shaped by systemic factors that are outside of a young person…

Become a sponsor to support the California 4-H State Horse Classic! This event includes the state horse educational contests (a qualifier for the Western National Roundup in Denver, CO) and a horse show competition. This is a highlight of the 4-H program year for youth in the horse program and for counties…

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.

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.

 (The following article was written by 4-H youth member Lacie.)Hello! My name is Lacie. I’m 17 years old, a senior at Sutter Union High School, and proud to share that I’ll be attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa this fall to major in business. As I prepare for this exciting next chapter, I’ve…

IntroductionThe original conception of Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, provides important context for understanding how early traumatic life events have long-term health impacts. The original conception of ACEs focused on exposure to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect along with…