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Learning about Urban Agriculture

by Amanda Quintos
February 28, 2023

Since 2020, people have had a lot to think about. A pandemic, grief, loss of old comforts and rituals, difficulties that came with adapting, possible ways to help, and different ways to address daily questions and issues. "What can I do to get ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Alicia Papanek, Catherine G. Campbell, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Hannah Wooten, Urban Agriculture
Sunset and clouds in the Florida Keys.

Reducing Risks of Homelessness for Former Foster Care Youth

by Amanda Quintos
February 6, 2023

Life is a series of expectations, milestones, and numbers. It can be quite the balancing act, even in stable circumstances. People are expected to follow a certain timeline when it comes to learning how to drive, finding a job, graduating, and ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Foster Care, Francesca Michelini, Homelessness, Kate Fogarty, Marilyn Swisher, Randall Cantrell, Youth
Sunset and clouds in the Florida Keys.

Learning about Foster Care Youth and the Risk of Homelessness

by Amanda Quintos
February 21, 2022

Moving through different stages of life is hard. Young people aging out of the foster care system often face additional obstacles and lack community support systems. During this transitional period, they are at a high risk of experiencing homelessness. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Foster Care, Francesca Michelini, Homelessness, Kate Fogarty, Randall Cantrell
Everyone has a story

Story Development

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 17, 2015

Stories let you share who you are with the world. Storytelling can help develop an organization's identity, improve interactions with the public, and foster teamwork. This 2-page fact sheet covers the basics of good storytelling and strategies ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Story-crafting
woman stands on chair to share story with circle of listeners in office setting

Letting Them In: Sharing Your Story with People outside of Your Industry

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 17, 2015

Those who work in agriculture often face the challenge of explaining their work to people outside of their field. Identifying what your audience cares about is the first step in formulating a story you audience will understand and value. This ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Story-crafting

Getting the Most out of Social Media

by Samantha Murray
September 17, 2015

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Jessica C. Fernandez, Joy N. Rumble, Social Media
communicating face to face is a way to get your message to the public

Face-to-Face Storytelling

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 2, 2015

In the agricultural industry, telling your story is critical for establishing your operation's identity. Communicating face-to-face is one method of getting your message to the public. This 2-page fact sheet presents tips and strategies for ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Storytelling
people at table are creative surrounded by social media icons

Storytelling through Social Media

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 2, 2015

You and organization can use social media to tell you story and reach a large and diverse audience. This 3-page factsheet covers the major social media platforms, what each platform offers, and how to use theme effectively. Written by Brandon ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Becky Raulerson, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Social Media, Storytelling

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