Local teen wins state 4-H honor

By Lake County News Reports | Mar 3, 2018
Jaden Bussard. Courtesy photo.


LAKEPORT, Calif. – Jaden Bussard of the Blue Heron 4-H Club in Lakeport was selected as a medalist for the California State Record Book Competition for the 2016-17 program year.

Each year, 4-H youth complete record books to highlight all they have done for the past year in 4-H and the community.

This is Bussard’s fifth year in 4-H and he participates in advanced rabbits, poultry, outdoor adventure, cooking, leadership and community service projects.

Bussard, 17, is actively involved in both his 4-H club and the community. He is the Youth 4-H Council Representative, teen leader of his rabbit project, and has served as both president and vice-president of his club.

He also participates in many community service activities throughout the year, including Wreaths Across America, Veterans Day Ceremony, and the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast.

The 4-H Youth Development is a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension.

For more information on the 4-H program contact U.C. Cooperative Extension, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-6838.