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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 YOUTH, TEENS & VOLUNTEERS
Gabe, Grenada 4-H
This is Gabe’s fifth year in Grenada 4-H and he has participated in 4-H Turkeys, Swine and Veterinary Science. In 2022 Gabe won Grand Champion turkey at the local county fair and was part of the winning state Veterinary Science competition team in 2024. “I have learned many things in 4-H, from turkeys, to pigs and veterinary science,” says Gabe. “But the thing I like the most is all the new friends I’ve made through 4-H.”
Kaitlyn Harris, Grenada 4-H
Kaitlyn is 15 years old, a senior 4-H member and vice president of Grenada 4-H. She has a heart for teaching younger members and making all feel welcome. Kaitlyn has decided to challenge herself this year and raise a new species - market sheep. She is also enrolled in 4-H Arts and Crafts, Public Speaking and Cooking.
Griffin, Grenada 4-H
Griffin has been in 4-H for five years. He raises market sheep and participates in 4-H Arts and Crafts and community service events and is currently starting to explore 3D printing and design both in and out of 4-H. Griffin says, “My favorite part of 4-H is raising animals. The project is so rewarding”
Emma Harris, Grenada 4-H
13-year-old Emma is a junior 4-H member and correspondence secretary of Grenada 4-H. Emma has gained strong communication skills and loves community service projects. She is raising multiple species including rabbits, guinea pigs and beef cattle. Emma is also enrolled in 4-H Arts and Crafts and Public Speaking.
Brayleigh Root, Butte Valley 4-H
12-year-old Brayleigh Root is currently in her fourth year showing sheep in 4-H. “I really love raising and showing my sheep at the Tulelake fair and getting to grow and learn more every year about this project. I just want to be someone who keeps agriculture fun and growing for not only my generation but for the future generations.” Brayleigh believes the key to success is to “find good animals and out-work everyone else.”
Carson Harris, Grenada 4-H
Carson is nine years old, a junior 4-H member and Sergeant of Arms of Grenada 4H. Carson loves to show as many species as possible. He is enrolled in 4-H Vet Science, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Arts and Crafts, Public Speaking and Poultry. Carson’s 4-H goal is to care for as many animals as possible.
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