About Us

THE CLOVER FOUNDATION

The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County is a non-profit corporation organized by spirited public citizens dedicated to the development and growth of the county’s youth. The Foundation utilizes private resources to enable individuals or organizations to advance the membership, leadership, and influence of 4-H, FFA, and other agricultural youth development programs.

Our Mission

To preserve for California youth the native values of rural life by promoting agriculture, home economics, and citizenship education. We encourage study in these and related fields contributing to youth and world development.

DONATIONS

Your donation will help the youth of Santa Clara County to obtain:

Initiative and leadership skills
Responsibility toward their community
Service to others through the principles of living and working cooperatively

The Foundation is staffed by a board of volunteers, all with extensive experience working with youth development programs.

For more information on The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County, please contact us at Information@thecloverfoundation.org or call 408.674.3491.

RECENT NEWS

Barnyard Jamboree 2023

by Mary Bartlett | March 24, 2023 | News | 0 Comments

Barnyard Jamboree 2023 Date: June 17, 2023 Location: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Time: 4:00-8:00pm Festivities include: Live Auction Silent Auction Carnival Games Cow Plop Bingo Petting Zoo Great BBQ...

2023 Heritage Hog Scholarship Winner

by Mary Bartlett | March 24, 2023 | News | 0 Comments

Congratulations to the 2023 Heritage Hog Scholarship winner, Adriana Mary of the Morgan Hill FFA Chapter. Adriana is a senior at Live Oak High School. She has shown pigs in 4-H and then moved into FFA where she has taken on leadership roles and public speaking. Her...

2022 Santa Clara County Fair

by Mary Bartlett | August 28, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

We hope you made it to the county fair this year, but if not here's a recap. The 2022 Santa Clara County Fair is back! All large animals were in Gateway Hall this year. Poultry, rabbits, and cavies were judged in the old Flower building. Stills were...

2021 – 2022 Heritage Hog Scholarship Winner

by Mary Bartlett | April 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

Meet our Heritage Hog Scholarship winner for 2021-2022, Yahir Munoz. He lives in San Martin and attends Live Oak High School. He has been a 4-H member since he was 9 years old. He has shown animals at the SCC Fair every year – market goats, market hogs, and market...

Youth Auction Buyers Education

by Mary Bartlett | March 27, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

Join us for a fundraiser and junior livestock buyers event at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds on June 25, 2022 BARNYARD JAMBOREEThe Clover Foundation Barnyard Jamboree Fundraiser June 25, 2022 from 2pm - 7pm COME ENJOY FAMILY FUN Auction Buyers Education Cow...

2020 Virtual Fair – Huge Success

by Mary Bartlett | September 6, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

CONGRATULATIONS TO SALENE DUARTE This year brought many challenges to our Santa Clara County Fair. We would like to especially thank Salene Duarte for her countless hours and dedication to making the 2020 Virtual Fair a huge success! Clover Foundation Virtual...

Pig In A Freezer | Turkey Tickets

by Mary Bartlett | September 1, 2020 | News | 0 Comments

This year we are doing things a bit differently. You have been selected to participate in our annual drawings. We wanted to thank you for all the support you have given us this past year. Please fill out the following form and select a ticket for either a Pig in a...

Youth Ag Auction & Dinner

by Mary Bartlett | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Join us for the most important event of the year - November 6, 2021! FALL FUNDRAISER DINNER & MEMORY BOOK As we all know, this year is still not completely “Back to Normal”, but we’re getting there. Because venues like Levi Stadium and schools are...

Clover Foundation Heritage Hog Program & Scholarship

by David Peck | October 13, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

Clover Foundation Heritage Hog Program & Scholarship Due Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 (Must be postmarked as such) No application packets will be accepted beyond this date The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County is looking for a local Santa Clara...

The Clover Foundation Youth Ag Auction and Dinner – October 26!

by Mary Bartlett | July 15, 2019 | News | 0 Comments

Our Programs

Your donation to The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County is an investment in agricultural education of local youth and the future of your community in Santa Clara County, CA. All gifts gratefully acknowledged. For gifts of property or other non-cash gifts, please contact The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County Board by mail, email or by calling 408.674.3491. The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization EIN# 94-2744667 and all monies raised are spent on youth development.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The designated winner(s) may receive up to a $3,500 scholarship; additional awards may be given. The winner(s) will be formally recognized during the Santa Clara County Fair.

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HERITAGE HOG

Be part of the Clover Foundation by raising the next Heritage Hog. We will cover the expenses for the purchase and feed of the animal, and you will show it at the 2021 Santa Clara County Fair.

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LIVESTOCK LOANS

Zero-interest Livestock Loans for 4-H and FFA market animals are available for youth residing in Santa Clara County. Available for market sheep, swine, market goat or steers.

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