Category: 4-H & Youth

Back-to-School with Calves and Cowboys

by cclarson
July 22, 2025

The supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy Nutrition, Environment, Livestock, School, Youth

4-H Exhibit Booth: The Possibilities are Endless!

by Ashley H.K. Gill
January 20, 2023

Every year during the Highlands County Fair, you can see various exhibits submitted by our 4-H members. During this time our office gets numerous phone calls from parents wanting to know how their child(ren) can participate in this event. The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Baking, Food & Nutrition, Highlands County 4-H, Youth Development

Building Life Skills with Life Hacks

by Ashley H.K. Gill
January 11, 2023

The 4-H Youth Development program focuses on teaching critical life skills like communication, responsibility, leadership, citizenship, to name a few. Our motto is "Learn by Doing", and we believe this approach truly helps youth master the skills ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management
Tags: Do At Home; Diy, Highlands County 4-H, Homeowner, Life Skills, Youth Development; Highlands County 4-H

Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteer training starts soon

by David Austin
December 16, 2022

The First Master Gardener Volunteers In the early ’70s, two overworked Horticulture Extension Agents from Washington state came up with a bright idea. They would train volunteers in the art and science of horticulture to help them answer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Hometown Gardener, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension

Highlands County 4-H Caladium Contest

by Ashley H.K. Gill
January 19, 2022

Highlands County 4-H teaches youth critical life skills such as leadership, citizenship, communication, and responsibility though the hands-on projects and activities we offer. We provide youth in Highlands County with quality, positive youth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Caladium, Highlands County 4-H

Prepping for the Fair

by Ashley H.K. Gill
December 21, 2021

Many of our 4-H youth have been working are tending to their animals, getting them ready for the upcoming Highlands County Fair. As you continue to make show preparations, it's important to remember your deadlines. Please make sure to double ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Exhibit Booth, Highlands County 4-H, Youth Development

4-H Holiday Bakeoff

by Ashley H.K. Gill
November 29, 2021

The 4-H year is in full swing and the holiday season is upon us. That means that we are gearing up for our annual holiday contest, the Highlands County 4-H Holiday Bakeoff. This contest is open to all 4-H youth in Highlands County as well as ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Baking, Cooking, Highlands County, Youth Development

4-H Dress

by Ashley H.K. Gill
October 15, 2021

Last week we celebrated National 4-H Week by completing community service projects and displaying our 4-H pride. From green t-shirts, hats, and more, youth have been displaying their love for 4-H around the community throughout the week. During ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Highlands County 4-H; 4-H Dress

4-H Culinary Arts Events

by Ashley H.K. Gill
September 1, 2021

Do you have a child that likes to cook? Highlands County 4-H offers several events that allow youth to get in the kitchen to practice their culinary skills. We even have a special event for parents/guardians to participate in with their youth. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Cooking, Highlands - 4-H Youth

4-H Open Enrollment

by Ashley H.K. Gill
August 30, 2021

4-H Open Enrollment, Now Available! When most people think about 4-H, they think "plows, cows, and sows", but the truth is 4-H is so much more. 4-H is a youth development organization that focuses on teaching youth critical life skills. We ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Enrollment, Highlands County, Youth

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