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 

Facebook Group

California Shooting Sports


Swine

Swine Project Manual -Montana

Swine Project Guide -CA

Video Guides from selection, health to showing

Quiz Bowl Study Guide

Swine Showmanship

Swine Breeds 

Swine Nutrition 

Manure Management

Poultry

Project Leader:  Pam Flanders 

flandersfarm@truevine.net 

831-227-0282 

Getting Started with Chickens

Behavior

Food & Feeding

Health

Management

Anatomy 

List of resources 

webinar

American Poultry Association


Sheep & Goats

Project Guide

Quiz Bowl


Rabbits 

County Project Leader: Arielle Spotswood 

Alittlegolddust@AOL.com

(831) 234-4553

Getting Started

Project Intro Video

Project Guide

Quiz Bowl

Showmanship Video


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

Youth Leadership Conference

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

State Field Day  NEW WEBSITE

level: state
location: UC Davis
Date: May 25, 2024 

4-H Camp

level: Regional
location: Felton, CA
when: Campers June 23-27, staff June 23-28, 2024