Category: 4-H & Youth

Beyond the Barn: Polk County 4-H Youth Explore Agriculture Through Florida 4-H Legislature

by Shreemoyee Ghosh
March 6, 2026

In Polk County 4-H, many youth begin their agricultural journey in the barn, but agriculture extends far beyond the show ring. Programs like Florida 4-H Legislature introduce youth to another side of agriculture by connecting leadership, civic ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Scholarships, Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Florida 4-H, Florida 4-H Legislature, Leadership, Polk 4-H Foundation, Polk County 4-H, UF/IFAS Polk County

County Events Guide: What to Enter & How

by Kristie Popa
March 5, 2026

County Events are a welcoming chance for 4‑H members to share what they know, teach a skill, and celebrate learning with their club and community. This quick guide outlines what you can enter, how to choose the right category, how to register, ... READ MORE

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

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities March 5, 2026

by Kate Wieland
March 5, 2026

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for March 5, 2026 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities

Girl Scouts learn about forestry, fishing, geomatics at UF jamboree

by Suzette Cook
March 4, 2026

UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) extension coordinators shared their expertise with local scouts in the inaugural Girl Scouts Jamboree held ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Family Forest, Fishing For Success, Geomatics Extension, Girl Scouts, Project Learning Tree, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SFFGS, Wildlife

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Florida 4-H Youth Development (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
March 4, 2026

Proper Personal Preparation for the 4-H Food Challenge Competition By Jean Marie Arick, Amarat Simonne, Geralyn M. Sachs, Amber Norris, Andrea Nikolai, Joshua Payne, Shane Michael, Rachel Pienta, Janine Heiney, John Ferguson, Nicole Crawson, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, Food Safety, Hygiene

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

by Erin Nadel
March 3, 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 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, 4H, Club, Council, Pgm_4H, Youth

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
March 3, 2026

Preventing Teacher Burnout in Agricultural Education Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, and Debra M. Barry. This publication provides insight into ways school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers can prevent burnout. International ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Group Work, Hofstede Cultural Dimensions, Intercultural Competencies Series, International Volunteering, Irrigation, Participatory Action Research, Water Conservation, Youth Environmental Education

Fresh Picks: The Month’s Classes

by Chris Weber
February 24, 2026

Spring brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and connect in Orange County. Our March lineup includes hands-on gardening workshops, financial education classes, healthy living programs, and community events led by our Master Gardener Volunteers. Take ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Classes, Events, Extension Education, Learning, Ocextension, Orangecountyfl, UFIFASExtension

Gator Giving Week-UF Meats Judging Team

by kellyalexander
February 20, 2026

The University of Florida Meats Judging Team, a proud part of the UF/IFAS Animal Sciences (ANS) Department, is no stranger to success. Throughout their 2025 season, the team represented our college well as they took the stage for competition. Team ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension

Florida’s Hidden Invaders: Teaching Youth About Invasive Species

by Clarissa Chairez
February 19, 2026

Welcome back to our Florida’s Hidden Invaders Blog Series where we focus on spreading awareness of invasive species and their impacts. In this section we will focus on teaching youth about invasive species. Studies show that learning through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Invasive Species
Tags: 4-H, Floridas-hidden-invaders, Invasive Species, Summer Camp, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth Educational Game

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