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The purpose of the 4-H pullet project workshop series is to encourage youth to participate in the pullet project, specifically showing and selling commercial laying hens at the Greater Jacksonville Fair. Youth will develop life skills such as… Read More
When the weather forecasters warned of the possible wrath of Hurricane Michael, this 4-H Agent was at a conference in Ohio. I immediately started making phone calls to the airline on Monday, December 8th, trying to change my… Read More
When Stacey and Brad Warden joined Jackson County 4-H as youth in the early 1990s, they had no idea what lay in store. Both being very competitive, they won their way to national competitions in poultry and livestock. … Read More
Many people fear snakes, but did you know that they are actually very beneficial animals? Join us Jan. 18 for our free “Florida Snakes” class to learn an array of fascinating facts about these often-misunderstood creatures. So, how… Read More
Okay, so today it is probably more like a dollar. Everybody is re-assessing how they spend their money and looking for ways to save money. So where does that leave the youth livestock project? Input costs such as… Read More
It is time a great time of the year to buckle down and work on record book. Here are a few ways to gallop ahead and get stuff done. Goals Complete the goals section first. Think about what you want to… Read More
The Holiday Season is nearly upon us and with it images of sweet treats and savory snacks come to mind. One of my fondest memories of the season was to help my mother bake up all sorts of… Read More
It’s time to start thinking about County Events for the 2018-2019 4-H year! Now, you may be wondering why County Events is such a big deal or why your child should participate. Well, the four founding principles of… Read More
4-H clubs are an essential part of the youth 4-H experience. 4-H is open to youth ages 5-18 and membership age of youth in a 4-H club is determined by the youth’s age as of September 1st of… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After Hurricane Michael left a path of destruction in the Florida Panhandle, members of University of Florida’s youth development program, Florida 4-H, jumped into action doing what it does best: serving the community. Through its… Read More
