Category: Clubs & Volunteers

Tractor Supply’s 4-H Paper Clover Campaign

by Jasi Romero
December 23, 2024

Empowering Polk County Youth The Tractor Supply Company’s 4-H Paper Clover Campaign is a vital initiative that supports youth development across the nation. With 90% of donations remaining in the state where they are raised, the program ensures ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Campaign, Clubs, Florida, Fundraiser, Leadership, Polk County, Tractor Supply Paper Clover, UF-IFAS, Youth Development

Teen Leadership Council (TLC) Summary Report Aug-Dec 2024

by spencerhewitt
December 19, 2024

Teen Leadership Council (TLC) Summary ReportWritten by Bryce Martin, Reporter Edited by Spencer Hewitt, Club Leader & 4-H AgentEarlier this year, the Teen Leadership Council (TLC) kicked off with our annual officer training, which was ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers

UF Soils Judging Team returns to competition after two decades, competes in Southeast Regional Contest

by Mike Loizzo
December 18, 2024

After a nearly 20-year hiatus, the University of Florida Soils Judging Team made a successful return to the field. The four-member squad competed in the 2024 Southeast Regional Collegiate Soils Judging Contest hosted by the University of Kentucky ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agronomy-Soils Club, College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences, Heather Enloe, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Soils Judging, VP Promise

How to empower youth in 2025: Attend the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County 4-H Opportunity for All Benefit Gala

by Lourdes Mederos
December 17, 2024

Emma Wickham, 16, and Summer Wayne, 15, are two Florida 4-H youth who have built an impressive portfolio of leadership skills and experiences. Wickham, past president of the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H St. Lucie County Council continues to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H Opportunity For All Benefit Gala, 4-H Summer Camps, 4-H Youth Development Program, Adam's Ranch, Doris M. Carter Foundation, Emma Wickham, Florida 4-H, Fort Pierce, John Ferguson, National 4-H, Ranch Life & Moonlight, Summer Wayne, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS St. Lucie 4-H

What Is the 4-H Fair Exhibit Booth, and Why Should I Participate?

by Kristie Popa
December 9, 2024

If you’re a 4-H member, you may have heard about the 4-H Fair Exhibit Booth, but maybe you’re wondering what it is and why you should take part. The 4-H Fair Exhibit Booth is an incredible opportunity for members to showcase their talents ... READ MORE

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

Aren’t the Fair and 4-H the Same Thing? Let’s Clear Things Up!

by Kristie Popa
December 2, 2024

If you’re new to 4-H, you might wonder if the county fair and 4-H are the same thing. They often overlap in events and activities, and you’ll see 4-H members showcasing their hard work at the fairgrounds. But they’re actually two separate ... READ MORE

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

Why 4-H Members Should Get Involved in Community Service (and Ideas to Get Started!)

by Kristie Popa
November 25, 2024

One of the core goals of 4-H is helping members become engaged, responsible citizens, and a big part of that journey is giving back through community service. When 4-H members take part in community service, they not only improve the world around ... READ MORE

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

St. Lucie County 4-H Association: Collaboration versus Competition – Part 1

by johnferguso
November 24, 2024

According to the National 4-H Council website: https://4-H.org, the 4-H program is the youth development organization of the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To me this exemplifies ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, 4-H, 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Extension, Financial Education, Florida 4-H Youth Development, Money Matters, St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, Work & Life Tags: #4hGrowsHere

What’s the Difference Between Community Service and a Fundraiser?

by Kristie Popa
November 18, 2024

In 4-H, we often hear about community service and fundraising, but did you know these are two distinct activities with different purposes? While both involve giving back and supporting important causes, they serve different roles and provide ... 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

Why Do We Have to Do These Fundraisers?

by Kristie Popa
November 11, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re addressing a question that often comes up: "Why do we have to do these fundraisers?" Fundraising is an essential part of how 4-H operates and thrives. Let’s dive into how 4-H is ... READ MORE

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

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