GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Since 2002, Florida 4-H has inducted 183 members into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. This prestigious ceremony recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to 4-H and their community. Members exemplify the 4-H… Read More
Sharon Maylene Spratt OCCUPATION: Vice President of Governmental Affairs & Regulatory Compliance, Space Florida COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: County President, Leon Co. Farm Bureau; Leon Co. 4-H Club Leader; Vice Chair, UF/IFAS SHARE Council COUNTY OF 4-H PARTICIPATION: Okeechobee… Read More
A native of Gainesville, Florida, Dr. Bobby Leon Damron grew up participating in 4-H poultry projects and competing as a member of the state’s 4-H poultry judging team. After graduating from Gainesville High School, he enrolled at the… Read More
A committed 4-H agent, respected leader and friend to many, Dr. Steven Alden Hilliker left a lasting impact on the 4-H program. His colleagues with the National and Florida Associations of Extension 4-H Agents established the Alden Hilliker… Read More
Through diverse projects from animal science to robotics, 4-H builds forward-thinking leaders committed to making the world a better place. As a result, 4-H alumni serve as leaders in their communities, country, and world in agriculture, science, politics,… Read More
Norman Cox was one of the most successful gladiolus growers in the Fort Myers area. A leader in the industry, he founded and served as first president of the Florida Gladiolus Brokers Association. In his memory, M. Jack… Read More
The Florida 4-H Foundation awards scholarships for senior and young alumni 4-H members. Scholarships are possible with generous support honoring alumni, volunteers, Extension professionals and friends of the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. We kick off the… Read More
4-H youth can promote Florida agriculture with new #FreshFromFL4H design contest! WHY FRESH FROM FLORIDA? The “Fresh From Florida” program originated within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in 1990 to promote Florida’s farmers and ranchers,… Read More
L. Cash, UF/IFAS Extension, Volusia County, DeLand, FL. Situation and Objectives: Diversity and inclusion are critical concepts for youth to understand and put in practice (Tirell-Corbin, 2015). In 4-H, we focus on life skills related to STEM, Healthy… Read More
J.S. Kelly, UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL. Situation: In the 2017-2018 4-H year, the St. Johns County 4-H program had more than 20 volunteer organizational leaders. In an end-of-the-year survey given to 60 youth from… Read More
