Category: 4-H & Youth

Celebrate #NationalSoupDay by Trying a New Soup Recipe with Oysters

by Holly Abeels, Andrea Lazzari and Elizabeth

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

by Holly Abeels

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

Teaching Children to Stick to their Goals ‘til they Stick: Creating Healthy Habits

by Andrea Lazzari

March 24, 2021

According to the CDC, from 1999-2000 through 2017-2018 obesity rates increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. This means 13.7 million of our children and adolescents are currently obese. With the obesity rate increasing throughout the U.S, you might stop ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition

Caring For Your Home Blueberry Plants

by Andrea Lazzari

January 25, 2021

There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own food at home! One unique plant to try your hand at is blueberries. Brevard County 4-H is offering a new project for the 2020-2021 4-H year focused on raising blueberry plants. If you've ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blueberries, Gardening, Winter Gardening

Casting Animal Tracks In Your Own Back Yard

by Gus Koerner

April 14, 2020

One does not have to travel great distances to find traces of wildlife. They can be found in your own back yard! Once they're found, that memory can be kept forever by casting it in Plaster of Paris for a few pennies using readily available ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Curriculum, Recreation, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Conservation, Wildlife ID, YHEC, Youth

Salsa Verde – An Easy Recipe for Young Chefs

by Gus Koerner

April 2, 2020

Cooking is one of those favorite projects that we do in 4-H! As adults, we love to see kids in the kitchen to develop skills they will need as an adult, and activities that help them build self confidence. With some guidance, young chefs ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, 4H, Cooking, Healthy Food, Youth

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place

March 15, 2020

Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

Adulting: Are YOU Ready? Brevard 4-H Teaches Teens Essential Life Skills for Adulthood

by Andrea Lazzari

July 22, 2019

The adulting camp being hosted at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office is nothing short of memorable and constructive for the students who attend. Each year, the 4-H and Family Consumer Sciences Agents at the Brevard County Extension ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Adulting, Brevard County, Family, Life Skills, Summer Camp, Youth

Tiny Market: Teaching Youth About Agriculture & Nutrition

by Andrea Lazzari

July 17, 2019

The future of agriculture rests in the hands of our youth! That’s why it is crucial to ensure that they know the importance of the industry and its prosperity. Through our 4-H program at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Brevard County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Brevard County, Youth

Farmers in Training: Teaching Agricultural & Nutritional Awareness to Youth

by Andrea Lazzari

June 27, 2019

Getting kids to eat healthy is a task many parents struggle with. Another constant struggle is getting kids out of the house and focused on something other than a phone or television screen! Luckily, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Tags: 4-H, Brevard County, Family, Youth

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