Ten Things I’ve Gained from 4-H

Written By Will Eubanks, Florida 4-H State Council Reporter As I’m finishing out my 13th year as a 4-H member, I’m reflecting back on all the things that I’ve gained. My entire childhood is wrapped… Read More
Written By Will Eubanks, Florida 4-H State Council Reporter As I’m finishing out my 13th year as a 4-H member, I’m reflecting back on all the things that I’ve gained. My entire childhood is wrapped… Read More
Written by Will Eubanks, Florida 4-H State Council Reporter Florida 4-H teen leaders are stepping up and connecting with a new Florida 4-H News Show. Produced by 4-H youth, the news show aims to… Read More
A train-the-trainer course (IST #31879) is being offered for UF/IFAS extension agents & faculty interested in experiencing the program and potentially collaborating to teach the program in the future. EmpowerU is a new program designed… Read More
UPDATE: On December 4 the University of Florida Board of Trustees approved the naming of The Henry and Nell Davis Pavilion at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake in Madison, FL. Henry P. Davis embodied the 4-H… Read More
This week I’ve been touring the Florida Panhandle and seeing the impact of Hurricane Sally on the 4-H program there. It’s heartbreaking to see damage to places where so many 4-H memories have been made…. Read More
October 4 through 10 is National 4-H Week, an opportunity for youth, parents and volunteers from across the country to celebrate the nation’s most successful youth development program. Many events will be occurring virtually over… Read More
Shelby McDonald COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Alliance of Therapy Dogs COUNTY OF 4-H PARTICIPATION: Hillsborough YEARS SPENT IN 4-H: 4 Shelby’s experience as a member in the Patchwork 4-H Club more than a decade ago fostered a… Read More
Jared Padgett OCCUPATION: Inflight Operations-HDQ for Southwest Airlines COUNTY OF 4-H PARTICIPATION: Sarasota YEARS SPENT IN 4-H: 10 What projects & activities did you do as a 4-H’er? At one point or another, I participated in… Read More
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… 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… Read More