UF/IFAS Extension hosted a fantastic 4-H Potato Field Day at the Hastings Agriculture Extension Center on April 28, 2018. Whether it was the experienced farm-hand demonstrating a mechanical potato harvester or a youngster enjoying the delicious taste of… Read More
Do you remember being in elementary school? What are some of your most vivid memories? I remember field trips – field trips were always my favorite – and when my 2nd grade teacher brought a guinea pig in… Read More
Flagler County 4-H Youth Set Sights on the Fair Great music, Midway attractions, and the tantalizing smells of a BBQ competition are all part of the fun that is the upcoming 2018 Flagler County Fair and Youth Show. … Read More
Paving the Way for Careers in Agriculture An annual report released by The STEM Food and Ag Council states there is a shortage of youth agricultural professionals and a need for new professionals trained in STEM fields. The… Read More
Flagler County 4-H Provides Opportunity for Youth to Learn Essential Life Skills School is in full swing and students are feeling the pressures of the spring semester. Likely, many are already peering with anticipation to Spring Break arriving… Read More
Flagler County Youth Prepare for 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest At this time of the school year, many students in Flagler County can be found writing thought provoking outlines, preparing valuable notecards, or diligently practicing their speeches in the… Read More
Florida 4-H Builds Citizenship during Trip to Capitol On February 22, Florida 4-H will participate in the 2018 4-H Day at the Capitol. Florida 4-H members from around the state of Florida take part in this educational event… Read More
On Martin Luther King Day, 4-H members from Flagler, Putnam, and St. John’s counties spent the morning of their day off from school outside planting and learning about potato crop. It was a chilly, windy day out at… Read More
Youth from Mayport Elementary made the trip down to Blue Spring State Park on the 1st of February to see the gentle giants they have been learning about the last few weeks. Dr. Maia McGuire created a manatee… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens. This is accomplished by creating life skill development opportunities for youth through… Read More
