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4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline


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
Different colored bell peppers cut out as a jacolantern

Halloween Treats: Making Them Nutritious and Safe

Elizabeth Shephard, Family and Consumer Science Agent with UF/IFAS Brevard County
October 6, 2023

Hello, Spooky Season Enthusiasts! October is here, and you know what that means: pumpkins, costumes, and lots of treats! But wait, should treats only mean sugar-laden candies and chocolates? This Halloween, let’s aim for treats that aren't ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Creating Fun Foods, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Nutrition

Celebrate #NationalSoupDay by Trying a New Soup Recipe with Oysters


February 4, 2022

Did you know that February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day? Why not join in on this celebration by trying a new soup recipe that includes oysters. Florida oysters are available year-round.  Oyster harvest is mainly done in the cooler months ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #NationalSoupDay, 4-H, Cooking, Family, Florida Sea Grant, Food Is Our Middle Name, Seafood, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth

It’s Time to Start Smelling Something “Fishy” on Your Plate


September 14, 2021

Co-authored by Holly Abeels, Beth Shephard, and Andrea Lazzari Who here likes eating seafood? Well, you’re not alone. Americans’ weekly consumption of seafood has stayed around 5 ounces per week for the past 30 years. However, this is less ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Cooking, Family, Fish, Florida Sea Grant, Seafood, Youth

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