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4-H Youth Development Program

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4-H helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.

For our youth the road ahead may be challenging, yet 4-H'ers are succeeding. Data shows that compared to their peers they're:

  • 2x more likely to have the goal of being a leader
  • 3x more likely to participate in community service
  • 2x more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose

*Tufts University longitudinal study of Positive Youth Development, 2021

Bird Flu Ban as of January 7,2025: 

"Please be advised:  Due to the spread of AH5NI Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Veterinarian-Director, Dr. Annette Jones has implemented a ban on all California Poultry and Dairy Exhibitions at Fairs and Shows effective January 07, 2025. 
 
This action is required to minimize the danger of exposing people and non-infected birds and cows to the disease. Please refer to the attachment for details of the ban. Please disseminate to those you deem should have the information. Thank you for your support and cooperation."
 
"Any of us with dairy cows and domestic poultry (commercial and backyard flocks) can minimize the danger of exposing people and non-infected cows and poultry (chickens, geese, turkey, ducks and domestic quail) to the disease by stepping up bio-security measures through: 
  • Avoiding the commingling of wild bird populations, with other poultry/dairy cows, and you. 
  • Consider surgery booties on your feet while at feed stores, or, change shoes when you get to home or to a barn to work with livestock (Walking in and out of a local feed store and, going directly home to your barn is highly risky).
  • Avoid moving or sharing equipment that may serve to transfer the virus. 
  • Report any unusual/suspicious illness or deaths to your local veterinarian or CDFA Sick Bird Hotline at 866-922-BIRD (2473)."
For more details 

 

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Up coming 4-H Events:

  • Kids Camp Out Event - Canceled 

    • January 30th event has been CANCELED

  • Youth Expo - March 1,2025

    • Location: Veteran;s Building 
      • 649 San Benito Rd, Hollister
    • Event: 10 am - 1 pm
    • Youth organization in our community will be hosting booth and shows. Come join the fun and participate in the 4-H booth

  • 4-H Tri-County Presentation Day - March 29,2025

    • Hosted by San Benito county 4-H program
    • Event date: March 29, 2025
    • Time: 8:45 am to 12:30 pm 
    • Location: Veteran's Building upstairs 
      • 649 San Benito St, Hollister
    • Registration closes: March 20,2025 
    • Registration
    • Volunteer registration (judges (evaluator), room monitor, or club active table station chairman. 
    • 4-H Presentation Day Manual

  • Fantastic Poster Contest - April 11, 2025

    • Due April 11, 2025
    • Contest Flyer details. 
    • Contest is open to all 4-H youth from ages 5 to 19 years old. 
    • Poster will be judged and displayed at the 4-H Annual Pancake Breakfast event. Let's show case the best and brightest through your poster at the Pancake Breakfast event open to the public. 

  • Easter Egg Hunt Event- April 13,2025

    • Everyone is invited to join the County Ambassador for the Easter Egg Hunt event.  
    •  Prizes: 
      • Golden Egg with a 2025-2026 enrollment fee paid - donated by 4-H council
      • Additional prizes 
    • Date: April 13, 2025 
    • Time: 2 pm 
    • Location: Frank Klauer Park
      • 1100 Beverly Dr
        Hollister, CA 95023
    • Bring your own basket
    • RSVP to Callie or Madison, 4-H County Ambassadors
    • See the Easter Egg Hunt Flyer for more details on the event

  • Annual 4-H Pancake Breakfast, April 27,2025

                  COMMUNITY GATHERING FOR ALL TO ENJOY!

  • Location: Veteran's Hall 
  • Time: 7 am to noon
  • Breakfast includes: 
    • Pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea or orange juice for the bargain price of $10. 
  • Children's craft station
  • Host the 4-H Fantastic Poster Contest 
  • Purchase your tickets today!
  • All proceeds from the sales support the 4-H youth program. 
  • Donor sponsorship also available.  Check out the options of sponsorship.  We appreciate your support of the 4-H youth program.
    • Pancake Breakfast Sponsorship Letter 2025
    • Pancake Breakfast Sponsorship Form 2025

4-H equips kids with essential life skills, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging through epic hands-on learning experiences.

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4-H Council Meeting

4th Monday of the month 

Next meeting on January 27, 2025 

No meeting in July, September, December
up stair at Veteran's Building
649 San Benito St, Hollister
7pm council meeting

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San Benito County 4-H Program

2024-2025

4-H registration fee 

$67.00 per youth member

Adult volunteers enrollment fee is covered by 4-H council. 

4-H Club information 

Join today!

4-H offers youth limitless opportunity for friendship, growth, fun, and life skills.  By engaging youth and adults in a meaningful partnerships, 4-H helps youth to reach their full potential as competent, confident, leaders of character who contribute and are connected to their communities.  To learn more about what the 4-H program has to offer our youth, check out the 4-H New Family Handbook. 

Join today and start your 4-H youth and family adventure by registering with a 4-H club of your choose on line at ZSuite (4-H registration system) for more information visit the "Join Today tab". 

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2024

4-H Senior Awards

$16,900 in Scholarships

Sponsored by
San Benito 4-H Council &
Scholarship Donors 
 
Georgia Wapple Frazier Scholarship Awarded to:
4-year scholarship
($1000/year – $4000 total)
Awarded to: 
 
Blake Ambercrombie - Santa Ana 4-H club
                           
John W. & Caroline Ricotti 
4-H Memorial Scholarship
$2000 Awarded to: 
 
Colton Borland - Bitterwater 4-H club
 
4-H Memorial Scholarship
$1000 Awarded to: 
 
Owynn Butler - Union 4-H club
                                           
Bank On Us -4-H Scholarships 
$400 to $3500 Awarded to:
 
Blake Abercrombie - Santa Ana 4-H club
Colton Borland - Bitterwater 4-H club
Kailey Borland - Bitterwater 4-H club
Owynn Butler - Union 4-H club
Samantha Simmons - Santa Ana 4-H Club
Trevor Wright - Cienega 4-H club 
 
We are honored to award the 4-H scholarships to our graduating high school senior 4-H members with 4-H scholarships.  We Thank you for the many years of dedication, hard work and community service in our 4-H program and community.  We wish you the best in your future.

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Our physical Office is open: 

Monday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm                   

4-H staff in the physical office. 

3228 Southside Rd, Hollister, CA 95023

Santa Cruz office: 

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Contact 4-H Program: 

Julie Katawicz   jkatawicz@ucanr.edu 

office (831) 637-5346 x102

mobile: 831-205-3180

Additional staff Contact information:  

County Director & Livestock & Natural Resources: 

Devii Rao

drorao@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x103 

mobile (831) 205-3125

Fire Advisor:

Barb Satink Wolfson 

bsatinkwolfson@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x 104

Administrative Issues:

Jennifer Gomer 

jkgomer@ucanr.edu office (831) 637-5346 x105 

mobile (408) 825-4455