A train-the-trainer course (IST #31879) is being offered for UF/IFAS extension agents & faculty interested in experiencing the program and potentially collaborating to teach the program in the future. EmpowerU is a new program designed to teach extension… Read More
Henry P. Davis embodied the 4-H pledge for his community, country and world. Perhaps his character of service was cemented as a young boy when he joined his family constructing cabins at 4-H Camp Timpoochee in Niceville, Florida…. Read More
This week I’ve been touring the Florida Panhandle and seeing the impact of Hurricane Sally on the 4-H program there. It’s heartbreaking to see damage to places where so many 4-H memories have been made. I think of… Read More
Congratulations to all the winners of our 2020 UF/IFAS Extension Blog Awards!!! We have such an abundance of amazing writers and contributors developing blogs at UF/IFAS, it was a challenge to pick the winners! Thank you to everyone… Read More
One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution expanded voting rights to millions of women across the United States. Women’s right to vote, or suffrage, came as the result of a seven-decade campaign to sway… Read More
Nature Knowledge is a new speaker series developed to share current knowledge on issues affecting nature in Florida. Dr. Shelly Johnson, State Specialized Agent in Natural Resources with UF/IFAS Extension, hosts an expert each month to discuss an… Read More
Join one of Florida 4-H’s statewide virtual clubs this year! Open to all Florida youth! Membership is $20.00 for one year of enrollment. Contact the club leader listed for more information. Digital Dairy (Virtual Club) A virtual dairy… Read More
Shelby McDonald COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Alliance of Therapy Dogs COUNTY OF 4-H PARTICIPATION: Hillsborough YEARS SPENT IN 4-H: 4 Shelby’s experience as a member in the Patchwork 4-H Club more than a decade ago fostered a lifelong passion. Today,… Read More
The Martin County Water Ambassador program is partnership program between Martin County and UF/IFAS Extension that educates, unites, and empowers residents that have an interest in protecting local waterways and giving back to their communities. In April, the… Read More
Jared Padgett OCCUPATION: Inflight Operations-HDQ for Southwest Airlines COUNTY OF 4-H PARTICIPATION: Sarasota YEARS SPENT IN 4-H: 10 What projects & activities did you do as a 4-H’er? At one point or another, I participated in most 4-H projects… Read More
