Category: Clubs & Volunteers

Walk Across Wakulla and Celebrate Wakulla Wonderful

by Dr. Rachel Pienta

February 11, 2024

The Wakulla Wonderful event is back! On Saturday, March 9, from 10 am to 2 PM, Wakulla 4-H invites the Board of County Commissioners, all elected county officials, our business community and all citizens to join Wakulla 4-H at the Wakulla ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Educational, Extension, Family, Florida, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Preparing 4-H Youth to be Tomorrow’s Leaders – Communication Skills Vol 3

by ambernorris

February 9, 2024

Welcome to Volume 3 - you have your speech written and it's time to add the touches needed to create the perfect presentation. You now have to decide what type of communication category you want to enter: Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching

Recognizing Value – Mental Health Blogging Series

by Daniel Gonzalez

February 8, 2024

By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. This is our final installment of the series in which ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Educators, Mental Health, Volunteers, Youth

Employers Say Recent College Graduates Lack Communication Skills

by Shaina Spann

February 2, 2024

Why Are Communication Skills Important? According to “Intelligent” a student life magazine, 53% of 789 surveyed employers said recent college graduates struggle with eye contact & communication skills and 47% said that candidates showed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers

Support the next Generation of Leaders

by Melinda Souers

January 26, 2024

Support the next Generation of Leaders – Volunteer to Judge 4-H Exhibits and Presentations Have you considered how you might be able to guide the next generation? If so, the Orange County 4-H Program has some opportunities for you to help ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, 4-H Events, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Preparing 4-H Youth to be Tomorrow’s Leaders – Communication Skills Vol 2

by ambernorris

January 23, 2024

Welcome to Volume 2! Congratulations on nailing down a topic for your presentation. Now comes the important work. It is time to break the topic into three main ideas and write a paragraph for each. After you finish writing each section, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Youth

4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline

by Gus Koerner

January 11, 2024

In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Disaster, Hunting, Knife, Knives, Safety, Shooting Sports, Youth Development

Mastering the Art of Marketing Your 4-H Project: A Guide to Fair Success

by Kristie Popa

January 11, 2024

Participating in 4-H brings an incredible opportunity to raise animals like steers, swine, or cultivate items like citrus trees. However, the true culmination of your hard work lies in showcasing your project at the fair, where effective marketing ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Crafting an Impactful Educational Poster for Your 4-H Fair Booth Entry

by Kristie Popa

January 4, 2024

Are you gearing up to showcase your knowledge at the upcoming county fair? Creating an educational poster that stands out is key to sharing your expertise effectively. Let's dive into tips to make your poster both informative and captivating! ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Club, 4-H Fair, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Mid-Year Reflection: Enhancing Your 4-H Project Success

by Kristie Popa

January 2, 2024

As we approach the midpoint of the 4-H year, it's an appropriate moment to pause and contemplate our ongoing projects. This provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate progress, confront challenges, and celebrate achievements. Reflecting on ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

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