Countywide Projects
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2024-2025 Countywide Projects- How to Join a Countywide Project- 1) If you have NOT completed enrollment- add the “Unit” (club) that is offering the project and then select and add the project
2) If you HAVE completed enrollment send an email to the hosting club or mtryan@ucanr.edu to request the addition of the project. |
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Hosting Club |
Club Email |
Project Description |
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Canine Obedience |
Elmira |
The canine obedience project will go over Showmanship, training, health, diseases, and much more. In the spring we’ll begin preparing for Dixon May Fair Showmanship and Obedience Show. |
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Guide Dog |
Elmira |
Raise a puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., or a similar association. Applications are required and may be obtained through the 4-H office. |
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Maker (Entrepreneurship) |
Elmira |
The Maker Project is for Intermediate and Senior Youth that are ALREADY proficient in a Craft type project and who are able to produce saleable items. For example these could include crocheted, fiber arts, woodworking, soapmaking, ceramics or many other possible items. Again- the aim of the project is NOT to teach youth to make these items. Youth will be asked to commit to making at least 10 saleable items and also commit to selling them at 4-H events or craft fairs. Meetings will cover selecting which items are most saleable, offering suggestions to improve salability, pricing, displaying items in appealing and creative ways, marketing and deciding where to sell the items. Members MUST be willing to give and accept feedback and work as a group. |
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Record Keeping |
Elmira |
Want to unlock the more advanced awards in 4H? New to 4H? Confused about the new Achievement Program and the transition away from Recordbooks? Want to complete the older style Recordbook and earn your stars? Join this Project and help make Recordkeeping painless. |
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Video Production |
Suisun Valley |
This Project is for Intermediate and Senior members who are interested in producing a video to highlight and educate Solano County 4H youth on what 4H has to offer beyond the Project/Club level, for example Harvest Fair, Presentation Day, Food Fiesta, Leadership Overnight, 4-H Camp. This video would be for use at Club Enrollment Nights, September Club meetings etc. Also, members would produce 4-H Tik-Tok videos on Project Skills or other areas of interest. |
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Sheep |
Elmira |
Market Lamb: Purchase and raise lamb for market, to be shown at Dixon May Fair and/or Solano County Fair. Learn feeding, fitting, showing lambs. May have field trip to Modesto Junior College and Chico State University. |
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Horses |
Maine Prairie |
Countywide 4-H Equine project for youth interested in learning and developing horsemanship skills. Project meetings will focus on all aspects of equine horsemanship including fitting/grooming, feeding, and riding. Meetings will also include basic horse knowledge. |
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Shooting Sports: Rifle |
Pleasants Valley |
At these meetings you will learn firearm safety, range rules rifle operation and care for firearms. You must attend these meetings before you can shoot at Yolo Sportsmen’s Association (YSA). |
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Shooting Sports: Shotgun |
Pleasants Valley |
At these meetings you will learn firearm safety, range rules rifle operation and care for firearms. You must attend these meetings before you can shoot at Yolo Sportsmen’s Association (YSA). |
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Cavies |
Sherwood Forest |
Learn the care, feeding, and management of cavies (guinea pigs). Members may raise animals for pets, market, showing, or breeding. |
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Primary Cavies |
Sherwood Forest |
Primary Members (ages 5-8) Learn the care, feeding, and management of cavies (guinea pigs). Members may raise animals for pets, market, showing, or breeding. |
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Fiber Arts - Crochet |
Sherwood Forest |
Learn to use a hooked needle to create fabric by interlocking loops of yarn or thread. Create a wide variety of items such as blankets, scarves, hats, and even intricate lacework. |
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Fiber Arts - Primary Loom Knitting |
Sherwood Forest |
In this project, youth learn about knitting through the exploration of fiber arts, fashion and personal style. They partner with adults to design and create knitted creations. The 4-H knitting project may include design, knitting, application of new techniques and more. |
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Primary Plastic Canvas |
Sherwood Forest |
A Fiber Arts Project |
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Weaving |
Sherwood Forest |
A Fiber Arts Project |
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Poultry |
Sherwood Forest |
Learn types of fowl, how to select quality birds, how to house, feed and provide general care for poultry. Poultry 9 & above: Learn knowledge eand skills and experience to participate in poultry showing |
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Primary Poultry |
Sherwood Forest |
Primary Members (ages 5-8) Learn types of fowl, how to select quality birds, how to house, feed and provide general care for poultry. Poultry 9 & above: Learn knowledge eand skills and experience to participate in poultry showing. |