News Release
Based in Sonoita, but welcoming members from across Santa Cruz County, the Mustangs 4-H Club are starting off the year strong. Several new leaders and new project topics have been introduced including welding, sewing, dairy goat, local history, and cats. This brings with it new experiences and new knowledge sources to the membership. The current project count is 16 (see list below) but more are in the works. As of the first community meeting, there were 67 members enrolled, with enrollment ongoing.
Another change at the Mustangs this year is there is no longer one formal community leader running the community club. Instead, over a dozen leaders and parents have stepped up to the plate and divvied up the responsibilities. Individuals work as teams to accomplish tasks and set goals.
The 4-H Community Club meets twice a month and individual projects meet on their own according to the schedule set by project leaders. Planning has already started for the fair in September along with fundraising events such as the popular bingo night held at the Sonoita Fairgrounds.
Anyone 8-18 years old interested in joining is welcome. We also have Clover Buds for those 4-7 years old. Clover Buds focuses on aspects of each of the 4H club’s projects at an age-appropriate level while having fun with hands-on, engaging activities. Go to 4h.zsuites.org to enroll.
Adults interested in helping, donating materials, or becoming a leader should also contact us. The Facebook page is Mustang 4-H Club. Emails can be sent to Dr.prentice@sazequine.com or call/text 520-508-1364.
2023 Mustang 4-H Club Projects
Beef
Cats
Cooking, Sewing, and Crafts
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goat
Dog
Horse
Lamb (Rio Rico)
Local History
Market Goat
Sheep (Sonoita) – including dorper
Small Stock – rabbit, chicken, and turkey
Swine
Veterinary Science
Welding (Must be 12 years old or older)