Projects
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California 4-H and FFA youth have the opportunity to take home and train a Devil’s Garden Wild Horse. In 2023, weanlings and yearlings were available. All horses were gathered in September and October 2022 and there is a limited number of horses available. Youth trainers are given a 6 month training period with additionally check in challenges, and then culminates in a live horse show where participants can show their horses progress through various show classes. Although the program is called the “colt” challenge, mares and geldings are available.
https://devilsgardenucce.org/post/colt-challenge-faq
County Project Leader: Randy Turnquist
Meets over winter at Aptos Grange Hall
4HSS@randyt.com
831) 566-2590
The 4-H YDP Shooting Sports Program utilizes the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their adult volunteers in attaining knowledge and developing essential life skills. The program follows a standardized format, lists program components and identifies clearly intended learning outcomes
Swine
Video Guides from selection, health to showing
Poultry
Project Leader: Pam Flanders
flandersfarm@truevine.net
831-227-0282
List of resources
Sheep & Goats
Rabbits
County Project Leader: Arielle Spotswood
Alittlegolddust@AOL.com
(831) 234-4553
Arts and Crafts
The Santa Cruz County Fair - 2nd week in Sept is a great place to showcase your artistic tallents and find inspiration for future projects! Be sure to check entry deadlines and requirements early and enter in the 4H Categories!
Leadership
Leadership Overnight
level: county
location: Saratoga, CA
when: March 2025
Conference for youth leaders, hosted by County 4-H Ambassador Team
level: county
location: San Jose
when: May 2025
A one-day conference for 10-13-year-old youth to learn about leadership.
National 4-H Conference
level: national
location: Washington, D.C.
when: April 2025
Youth 16+. Applications due November
level: state
location: UC Davis
Date: May 25, 2024
level: Regional
location: Felton, CA
when: Campers June 23-27, staff June 23-28, 2024