Summer Fun
Summer is here! While children look forward to being out of school, parents are left grasping for ways to keep their children occupied. Summer activity expenses can quickly add up but there are plenty of free or inexpensive… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth
Back to School Sports Survival Tip #1: Include A Water Jug for Hydration
With August comes the end of summer vacation, the start of back to school shopping and scorching days despite the torrential rainstorms that traditionally take over Florida’s summer afternoons. August is also traditionally when high school and college… Read More
Do you know a farmer … a scientist … a military member? Maybe not. But it matters, especially for inspiring youth to pursue STEM careers.
My work aims to improve public engagement with science. To me, that means I am trying to bring scientists together with stakeholders so that together, they can combine their expertises and concerns to address problems on which science… Read More
4-H Open House 2019
It’s that time of the year again! Our 4-H Open House is just a few days away. Learn more about the opportunities we have for your family by joining us on Tuesday, August 20th from 4:30-7pm. What is… Read More
Ellison Named New Florida 4-H Associate State Program Leader
By Chasity Turner Stacey Ellison has been named the new associate state program leader for Florida 4-H Youth Development Program at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. She began her official duties August… Read More
4-H Bug Camp
New program: Bug Camp This summer Broward 4-H hosted a week-long “Bug Camp” for the first time. Campers ranged from the age 6 to 11. Each day consisted of the Bug of the Day, insect collecting and releasing,… Read More
Panhandle Youth Expo – October 9-12
The Panhandle Youth Expo (PYE) is a volunteer led youth fair held in Marianna, Florida. This year the event will be held October 9-12, 2019, at the Jackson County Agriculture Center, 3631 Highway 90, Marianna, Florida 32446. The… Read More
Haitian master’s students in spotlight at agricultural research forum
The Feed the Future Haiti Appui à la Recherche et au Développement Agricole, (AREA project, or Support to Agricultural Research and Development) is hosting a research forum on Friday, Aug. 9 to highlight the accomplishments of 25 Haitian… Read More
With UF/IFAS Extension, It’s Always Time to Learn
It’s August, and the long, hot days of summer are slowly beginning to wane. At the retail stores, beach balls and pool noodles are losing shelf space to notebooks and backpacks. Children are unusually solemn and anxious. It… Read More
Volunteers: college students
Volunteer Internships College is an exciting time in life. You make new friends, explore careers, and learn new skills. Volunteering with 4-H can add to your college experience. If you are a University of Florida student, inquire with… Read More