Tag: Kissimmee

BACKYARD BIRDING: VIRTUAL CLASSES INTRODUCE EDUCATIONAL HOBBY TO RESIDENTS

by nladd
April 1, 2021

K. Stump, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Situation: The COVID-19 pandemic left many residents looking for positive and engaging activities to do at home. Birding involves making and recording observations of bird species. ... READ MORE

Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 2021, 2021-UF/IFAS-central-district-symposium, Central District, Covid-19, IFAS Extension, K. Stump, Kissimmee, Natural Resources, Osceola County, Symposium, UF/IFAS Extension

A 4-H Family Sewing Project: Meeting Community Needs

by nladd
April 1, 2021

J. Sprain, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL. K. Stump, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL. Situation: 4-H has a long history of members and volunteers stepping up in times of need to serve their communities. ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2021, 2021 Central District Symposium, 2021-UF/IFAS-central-district-symposium, 4-H, Central District, J. Sprain, Kissimmee, Osceola County, Symposium, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

IMPACTING LIFE SKILL AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MENTORING

by nladd
April 11, 2020

J. Sprain, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL. Situation: More than 2,000 students in Osceola County are homeless, 25% are English Language Learners (Education Foundation, Osceola County), and more than a quarter of school children ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 2020, 2020 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Central District, Jessica Sprain, Kissimmee, Osceola County

HERBICIDE MIXING MATH FOR NATURAL AREAS

by nladd
April 11, 2020

K. Stump, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL Situation: Land managers rely on herbicide to control invasive species in natural areas. However, improper application can have unintended environmental impacts and waste time, money, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2020, 2020 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Central District, Environmental Impacts, FL., Herbicide, K. Stump, Kissimmee, Land Management, Natural Resources, Osceola Co.., UF/IFAS Extension

Great Opportunities for Achieving Leadership

by nladd
April 20, 2017

Situation: As we look into the future of growing 4-H, through the 4-H GROWS HERE campaign, Osceola County is working on developing innovative 4-H experiences to reach the goal of increasing and diversifying membership to include multicultural ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2017 Symposium, FL., Kissimmee, L. Valencia, Osceola County, UF/IFAS Extension

FOOD BOOTH FOOD SAFETY TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM

by nladd
April 20, 2017

Situation: The Osceola County 4-H program runs three concession stands during the Osceola County Fair in their largest annual fundraiser. Every year, all club members are required to attend food safety trainings to ensure proper food safety ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 2017 Symposium, FL., G. Murza., Kissimmee, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

SUPPORTING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH FARMERS’ MARKET EDUCATION

by nladd
April 20, 2017

Objectives: Farmers’ markets provide access to local food, while cultivating agricultural awareness and appreciation. Market managers and farmers lack familiarity with regulations, pricing, marketing, and funding. Many farmers’ markets do ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2017 Symposium, FL., J., Kissimmee, Sullivan, University Of Florida IFAS Extension – Osceola County

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