Paving the Way for Careers in Agriculture An annual report released by The STEM Food and Ag Council states there is a shortage of youth agricultural professionals and a need for new professionals trained in STEM fields. The population is predicted ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, CurriculumFlagler County 4-H Provides Opportunity for Youth to Learn Essential Life Skills School is in full swing and students are feeling the pressures of the spring semester. Likely, many are already peering with anticipation to Spring Break arriving ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
If we want to keep eating, we need to keep teaching youth about agriculture. Raising and showing livestock at county, district, and state fairs is a long tradition of 4-H and FFA but it’s not just about ribbons and prizes. It’s about the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
When it comes to visiting the county fair, people generally believe the greatest risk is out on the midway where rides turn you every which way. However, there is a great risk in the barns, as well, and not just from getting injured by the livestock. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
What are you passionate about? Robotics? Technology? BBQ? Health? Whatever it is, have you considered sharing your passion, your skills, and your knowledge with youth? The 4-H Youth Development program has been growing youth for more than 115 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Glossophobia? Ever hear of that? It is speech anxiety or the fear of public speaking, and many adults suffer from this condition. According to some oft-cited studies and recent surveys, the fear of public speaking is still ranked higher than ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
How can you turn summer fun into job earnings? Can camping offer you job skills that will get you hired early in your career? Hernando County 4-H puts many hours into training and preparing youth ages 14 to 18 as camp counselors. These teens ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
The 4-H Share the Fun Program is designed to help 4-H’ers discover their talents, develop them, and have opportunities to share those gifts with others. It is part of the 4-H Recreation Program and is conducted at County, District, and State ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, CurriculumThe Graphic Design Program gives 4-H members an opportunity to use their creativity and artistic ability to promote their project areas or 4-H program. 4-H’ers are encouraged to develop their visual communication skills by also identifying ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, CurriculumPublic Speaking This program is designed to give 4-H’ers experience in the preparation and delivery of a 4-H related speech. This contest requires 4-H’ers to recognize, organize, and present information on a given topic. The timed speech ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum