As Floridians, hurricanes are part of our story. We’ve faced them together, like Hurricane Helene not long ago, and now we’re preparing for whatever Hurricane Milton may bring. But one thing we know for sure: after the storm passes, that’s ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFEThe Florida 4-H State Executive Board is activating the 4-H Serves Florida project in response to Hurricane Helene. On September 26 Helene made landfall in Taylor County as a category 4 storm, causing catastrophic flooding and destruction along ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
UF/IFAS researchers are continuously searching for ways to support the Florida blueberry industry. One example of research has been by UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences researcher Dr. Gerardo Nunez and Lauren Goldsby, a graduate student in the ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, , Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Did you know there are tax-advantageous ways to support the causes you care about? Thoughtful planning and choosing the right gift type can help donors maximize their impact. On April 4, join Florida 4-H's Caylin Hilton and Alex Pribil from ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
A new association for empowerment is in Florida! Extension professionals from the University of Florida and Florida A&M University have come together to create the Florida Women in Agriculture Association. The group is still in the development ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
As the nation and state's largest positive youth development program, 4-H provides youth with hands-on learning opportunities to develop knowledge and life skills that equip them to be productive, responsible citizens. Through 4-H youth discover ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Bats live in Florida all year but many people associate them with festivities in October. As someone who has studied bat ecology for years and enjoys educating others about bat conservation, this is a busy time of year! There are two opportunities ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
During the annual Florida 4-H University program held July 31 to August 3 on the University of Florida campus, the Florida 4-H Foundation was honored to present more than $67,000 in scholarship support recognizing member achievement through ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS ExtensionLet’s travel back in time—to an early 16th century summer. You’re standing in an uncut longleaf pine forest in Florida; you have a ¼ mile view in every direction. Yellow and purple flowers dot the landscape of wiregrass, saw palmetto, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and Florida 4-H Foundation are honored to announce the 2023 inductees to the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame: Betsy Barfield of Jefferson County, Todd Bundy of Gadsden and Leon ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, EVENTS, UF/IFAS Extension