I grew up in Kentucky and attended 4-H camp every year from age 8-18. Wanting to be part of the whole camp experience, I became a counselor-in-training when I was eligible and then a full-fledged counselor. Then when… Read More
April – Month of the Military Child – Purple Up! for military kids By Paula Davis and Janet Psikogios Purple Up flyer 2019 Most people think of the color green when they think of 4-H, but on Friday… Read More
As part of National 4-H Week, 4-H’ers participated in 4 H National Youth Science Day (NYSD), the world’s largest youth-led science experiment. 2017’s 4 H NYSD event took place on October 4. The 2017 4‑H National Youth Science Day Challenge was called Incredible Wearables!… Read More
By L. Scott Jackson | Celebrate Outdoors, The News Herald Fish are special animals ordained with super powers to connect generations of families, friends, and communities. Fishing skills and experiences gained in one’s life are handed off to… Read More
No matter what your political beliefs, there’s one thing we can all agree on. During election time we are inundated with election coverage. Primary elections lead up to the major elections in November. This provides a great opportunity to… Read More
Where did the summer go? It’s hard to believe that in many counties, school starts next week! I wanted to share a few things that will help make this school year successful for your family. It’s no surprise… Read More
General Safety Tips Keep food at the proper temperature – cold foods cold before grilling and hot foods hot after grilling. Marinate food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. Cook food to a safe internal temperature to… Read More
The month of April provides an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of our youngest heroes, military children. Since 1986, April has been designated Month of the Military Child. This allows us to acknowledge the significant role… Read More
4-H literally got its start with gardening. The very first 4-H Clubs focused on growing tomatoes and corn for boys and canning for girls. Many youth and volunteers still enjoy gardening projects today. One great curricula that is… Read More
April is the Month of the Military Child, and no Volunteer Appreciation Celebration would be complete without acknowledging our 4-H military volunteers. The team of volunteers and staff at the Naval Support Activity Youth Center in Panama City ensure that military youth… Read More
