Reactive Targets for Fun and Competition Why shoot reactive targets? Well, man does not live by shooting paper targets alone, and we can’t always hunt. While it’s satisfying to shoot little groups in paper, for… Read More
The first blog on performing a home safety check focused on poison prevention, scald burns, and trips and falls. This second blog will focus on all forms of burns, as February 4 – 10 was… Read More
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you may be thinking of a way to show your love to those important to you. As you think about your options… flowers, dinner, chocolate… you know… Read More
With the Brevard County Poultry Auction right around the corner on March 16th. Brevard County 4H’ers are raising New Hampshire Red Chickens this year. Here is some quick information about the New Hampshire Red chicken. Origins… Read More
The focus of all 4-H programs is to develop youth as individuals and responsible, productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use… Read More
Bio-solids have been used as an organic fertilizer source for centuries. Bio-solids in Florida are graded in three general categories: AA and B. The safest grade is AA, this grade has the lowest metals… Read More
Cattle pregnancy determination is now easier and more accurate than ever. It only requires a small sample of blood from the cow. This sample can be obtained from the tail by almost anyone with minimal… Read More
beef cattle Eighty percent of the income from a beef cattle herd is derived from the sale of calves. The value of the calves sold depends on the number of calves, the weight of the calves, the… Read More
Join Brevard County 4-H for our annual 4-H Youth Fair & Market Poultry Auction on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office in Cocoa! This event is free… Read More
When spring arrives we usually start thinking of fertilizing the lawn and landscape. What research has shown us though, is that we don’t always need to add nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The only way to… Read More
