Category: 4-H & Youth

2026 UF/IFAS Awardees recognized at the Dinner of Distinction

by IFAS Advancement
October 12, 2026

UF/IFAS is pleased to announce the honorees that were recognized at the 2026 UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. This celebration recognizes the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission of teaching, research and Extension. 2026 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Advancement, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Dinner Of Distinction, Extension, Gayle Harrell, Jacksonville Zoo, JJ Grow, Ken And Lynetta Griner, Marjorie Turnbull, Rachel Garland, Research, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vera Damron

Discover How UF/IFAS Taylor County Extension Can Benefit You

by Lori Wiggins
October 12, 2026

Did you know that valuable educational resources are available right here in Taylor County? These opportunities can help improve your quality of life. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Taylor County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Children, Conservation, Cooking, Family, Florida, Gardening, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Horticulture, Livestock, Marine Extension, Marine Habitat, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Volunteer

Growing Better Communities: How HOAs Can Partner with UF/IFAS Extension

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
October 8, 2026

A resource for HOA boards, property managers, and landscape professionals If you are part of an HOA board, you already know that managing a community is not always simple. There are budgets to consider, residents to satisfy, contractors ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Condo, FFL, Hoas, Home, Landscape, Turf

Intern Spotlight: Seeing Ourselves in Our Communities with Luis Hernandez

by Stephanie Cadaval
October 5, 2026

We're back with another intern spotlight! This summer of 2026, we were lucky enough to bring aboard two interns to learn about urban forestry and Extension in Florida. Their contributions to our programs helped us reach young people, residents, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Community Engagement, Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Trees, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension, Urban Trees

Sarasota 4-H County Council and Club Updates – October 2026

by Allison Chunco
October 5, 2026

Read below to learn about Sarasota County’s council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information. Refer to this link for previous monthly updates: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2026/09/11/sarasota-4-h-county-council-and-club-updates-september-2026/ Club ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Pgm_4H, Youth

Feed Label 101 Your Passport to Growing Strong, Health Livestock

by Kristie Popa
October 2, 2026

Every bag of feed comes with a feed tag. Just like a recipe card you would find in the kitchen, that passport tells you what’s inside, how much of it is there, and whether it is the right feed for your animals. If you can read it, you can: ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Building Better Tomorrows: Raising Confident, Capable Kids

by Abbey Tharpe
October 2, 2026

Every child is learning who they are. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children develop a positive self-image, build confidence, and understand that they can improve through effort and practice. Building a Positive Self-Image A ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Children, Confidence In Kids, Family, Florida, Self-image, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth

Feathers, Flair & the How-To of 4 H Poultry Showmanship

by Kristie Popa
October 1, 2026

Why did the chicken enroll in 4‑H? Because it wanted to egg‑cel every day! As you step into the poultry world, a handful of facts will steer you toward true “egg‑celling” in showmanship. Judges always look for confidence, and for ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Spread the Word: 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge runs Oct 1 to Oct 31 in Polk County!

by Jasi Cairns
September 30, 2026

Join the Peanut Butter Challenge! Get ready to go nuts for a great cause! The Peanut Butter Challenge is back, and it’s more exciting than ever! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, this ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Charity, Donate, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Banks, Food Pantries, PBChallenge, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Polk County, PolkExtension, PolkPBChallenge, Spread The Love, Spread The Peanut Butter

It’s time for 4-H Poinsettias

by Melinda Souers
September 28, 2026

Poinsettias in October Poinsettias in October? Yes! It’s time to order your beautiful, direct from the nursery, floral-quality poinsettias for the festive winter holidays. Our selling season is earlier this year to ensure that the nursery ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Events, Poinsettias, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

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