Love the Work
“Here’s two buckets of corn and two buckets of chicken pellets.” The 4-Her said as she handed us the buckets. She continued instructing, “You will see two large hanging troughs when we go into the… Read More
Tag: Youth
Beginning of a new 4-H year
Welcome back! The 4-H new year is here, but isn’t in full swing yet. There is still plenty of time to sign up and find ways to become involved in this year’s activities. We have… Read More
Summer Camps in Review
Although it will still feel like summer for several more months, the summer vacation for students is over half way through. Students will be starting back classes next month, but our 4-Hers will hopefully be… Read More
Learning to Feed the World One Cabbage at a Time
That is exactly what Skyler Strickland did this school year! Skyler is a 3rd grade student at Bunnell Elementary School and she grew the largest cabbage in her school’s 2018 Bonnie Cabbage Contest. The program… Read More
What Do Tropicana and 4-H Have in Common?
On May 3rd, we had a wonderful turn out of students, parents, teachers, and county commissioners, attend Flagler County’s 4-H Tropicana Speech Finalist’s competition. Twenty-one students from 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms across bravely… Read More
4-H in the Classroom: Embryology
Do you remember being in elementary school? What are some of your most vivid memories? I remember field trips – field trips were always my favorite – and when my 2nd grade teacher brought a… Read More
Paving the Way for Careers in Agriculture
Paving the Way for Careers in Agriculture An annual report released by The STEM Food and Ag Council states there is a shortage of youth agricultural professionals and a need for new professionals trained in… Read More
Florida 4-H Builds Citizenship during Trip to Capitol
Florida 4-H Builds Citizenship during Trip to Capitol On February 22, Florida 4-H will participate in the 2018 4-H Day at the Capitol. Florida 4-H members from around the state of Florida take part in… Read More
Youth Enjoy the Day Learning about Manatees
Youth from Mayport Elementary made the trip down to Blue Spring State Park on the 1st of February to see the gentle giants they have been learning about the last few weeks. Dr. Maia McGuire… Read More