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2026 Florida 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees Announced


May 8, 2026

Gainesville, FL – May 8, 2026 – The Florida 4‑H Foundation and Florida 4‑H Youth Development Program are honored to introduce the 2026 Florida 4‑H Hall of Fame inductees. These remarkable individuals have shaped generations through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4HBeyondReady, 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Hall Of Fame, 4-H Youth Development, Citrus County, Florida 4-H Foundation, Jefferson County, Pinellas County, Taylor County
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Stand Up & Holler for UF/IFAS!


April 15, 2026

Gator Nation Giving Day is February 19, 2026, uniting Gators across the globe for 24 hours of collective generosity in support of the University of Florida. This annual celebration invites alumni, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, , EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #AllForTheGators, Beyond Ready, CALS, Cherry Lake, Cloverleaf, Extension, Florida 4-H, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Youth Institute, Gator Nation Giving Day, Geomatics, Ron Magill, Stand Up & Holler, Timpoochee, Tyce Hall, UF/IFAS, VP Promise, W. W. Glenn Building
Vera Damron, Todd Bundy, UF/IFAS faculty, and 4-H University students at the Damron Family Office room dedication. They are in the lobby of the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory.

Celebrating the Damron Family Legacy at UF/IFAS


April 15, 2026

On July 30, the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) honored the Damron family by dedicating its lab manager’s office in their memory. The newly named Damron Family Office recognizes the contributions of William Henry ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H University, Bee College, Beekeeping, Damron, Endowment, Florida, HBREL, Legacy Gift, Master Beekeeper Program, UF/IFAS Extension
Hands holding dirt with a plant sprouting from it.

Maximizing your community impact through legacy giving


April 15, 2026

Did you know there are tax-advantageous ways to support the causes you care about? Thoughtful planning and choosing the right gift type can maximize your impact through the initiatives that mean the most to you. Gift planning strategies can ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #AllForTheGators, Charitable Gift, Florida Master Gardener Legacy Fund, Gator Nation Giving Day, Giving Day, Legacy Gift
Rhylie, scholarship recipient, poses with her horse and awards.

New 4-H Scholarship First of Its Kind in Florida


April 15, 2026

When we think of “scholarships” we of course think of the traditional college and university scholarships for students, but a new scholarship is the first of its kind in Florida 4-H. Established this spring by George D. “Sandy” Dunn ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beyond Ready, Diane Dunn, Flagler County, Florida 4-H, Hands-on Learning, Hippology, Putnam County, Rhylie Hayes, Scholarship, St. Johns 4-H, St. Johns County, Trades School, UF Foundation, UF/IFAS Extension, Vocational School
featured image including photos of the Swindle family, CALS ambassadors, and UF signage.

How it Happened: Land Grant Leadership Legacies


April 15, 2026

Larry and Debbie Swindle are prominent community leaders in the greater Tampa area, generously investing in youth, students and programs shaping Florida’s future. They passionately support future agribusiness leaders. Recognizing the ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CALS Ambassadors, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Endowments, Florida 4-H, How It Happened, Jimmy Cheek, Joe Joyce, Larry Arrington, Legacy Gifts, Nick Place, UF/IFAS Extension
Rows of plants with orange sheer overlay.

How It Happened: Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Legacy Awards


April 15, 2026

Since its inception, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program has been an integral part of the state’s agricultural and environmental landscape. Through this volunteer-based program, individuals receive comprehensive ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard, Broward, Demonstration Garden, Endowment, Escambia, Flagler, Florida Master Gardener Legacy Fund, Franklin, How It Happened, Lake, Manatee, Master Gardener, MGV, Pasco, Santa Rosa, St. Johns, Sumter, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Walton
Various Christmas ornaments ranging in colors, size, and shapes.

Year-End Giving to UF/IFAS


December 4, 2024

Happy holidays from UF/IFAS Advancement! In this season of giving, here are some quick reminders to help ensure your charitable gifts are deductible for 2024. Mind the Deadline First, keep in mind that your gift must be made online, USPS postmarked, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 501(c)(3), Advancement, Donation, Donor Advised Fund, EIN, Gift Planning, IRA Rollover, Non-profit, Qualified Charitable Distribution, Required Minimum Distribution, Tax Credit, Tax Deadline, Tax ID, UF Foundation, UF/IFAS
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4-H Serves Florida: Hurricane relief supply drive and project grants


October 8, 2024

The 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
Tags: 4-H Serves Florida, Florida 4-H Foundation, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene

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