UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
STEM in the Workforce STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. However, STEM encompasses much more than just these components. The Florida Department of Education classifies STEM programs based upon four occupational clusters: computer technology,… Read More
You could say Mark Waldorff’s passion for plants stems from the 4-H clover. A 4-H member at age 10, he quickly learned to grow plants on his own. He eventually went on to join the Alachua County 4-H… Read More
Lafayette 4-H Club was well represented at the recent Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale at the 103rd Suwannee County Fair in Live Oak. Lafayette 4-H Hog Exhibitors Members showing hogs included : Gavin Barnes, Kiley Beach,… Read More
4-H County Events held on Saturday, April 14 at the Jefferson County Extension Office. Participants chose individual topics for demonstration/illustrated talks. The overall purpose of the event is to develop and promote life skills needed to research,… Read More
As youth development educators, we are always trying to find new ways to incorporate more “teachable moments” into our lessons to broaden the learning experience of our students. In addition, we are always trying to integrate science related… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There’s more than one way to complete a 5K, and Florida youth and their families are planning to try them all during the month of March as part of a statewide effort to promote a… Read More
2018 4-H Computer Coding Day Camp June 11th – 13th Ages: 8-12 Cost: $60 Only 15 Spots Available Class Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm For Information on Day Camps contact Rachel Pienta @ 850-926-3931. For more information… Read More
Lafayette 4-H Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 6th. There was a large group of kids at the meeting, so they were split into two groups. One group went outside to learn about fire safety and… Read More
Purpose of Program “[Young people who have] civic education are more likely than other students to be able to interpret political information correctly, to discuss political issues with peers and adults, to monitor the news and to feel… Read More
They clipped, groomed and prepared their animals, as they were getting ready to show them for the 64th Annual North Florida Livestock Show & Sale. More than 100 youth from surrounding counties took part in the show and… Read More
