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 to teach extension… Read More
Henry P. Davis embodied the 4-H pledge for his community, country and world. Perhaps his character of service was cemented as a young boy when he joined his family constructing cabins at 4-H Camp Timpoochee in Niceville, Florida…. 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. I think of… 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 lifelong passion. Today,… 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 most 4-H projects… 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 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
