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
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
What if you could encourage young children to have a love for reading and an interest in healthy eating at the same time? That’s the concept behind the University of Florida’s (UF) Book & Cooks program. Administered by UF's Institute ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
For many people, 4-H still brings to mind livestock projects, agriculture and county fairs. Those traditions remain important, but they represent only part of what modern 4-H offers. Across Florida, 4-H is a community-based positive youth development ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
At the core of 4-H is enhancing life skills through kids passions. Youth select a project and through hands on learning build their skills. Whether you are a 4-H volunteer, youth member or looking to enhance your youth development programming, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
At the Wakulla 4-H Open House, the new club year did not begin with a speech. It began with music, conversation, curious questions and the unmistakable energy of young people discovering what they might try next. On Saturday, Aug. 29, close ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Meet our 2026 Summer Interns! We’re thrilled to welcome our new interns, Kate Sweeney and Felicity Ruiz. They have brought fresh energy and ideas to our programs. You can learn more about them below. We have an exciting lineup of activities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The Role of Opuntia and the Revolutionary War “The Redcoats are coming, the redcoats are coming!” This famous historical warning from the American Revolutionary War refers to the approach of the British Army. In addition, British officers ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
A familiar moment in youth learning In the Wakulla 4-H program, youth are invited into experiences they may never have tried before. They may learn to safely handle a chicken for a poultry show, light charcoal for a tailgating competition, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Blog Post by Guest Author Lauretta Compton What is 4-H Legislature? Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a state legislator—passing bills, changing laws, and lobbying for your cause? Well, at Florida 4-H Legislature Camp, you are ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension