Category: Curriculum

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

Florida 4-H, Apple collaboration inspires youth to pursue tech careers

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
December 9, 2024

At South Walton Academy in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, future engineers are at work. Before beginning her class, many of Misty Williams’s students would have said they couldn’t even imagine a future career in technology. But today, they’re ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

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

Why Taylor County Elementary Schools Need the PROSPER Botvin LifeSkills Program

by Abbey Tharpe
December 6, 2024

Children in Taylor County, like those in many rural and low-income communities, face unique challenges that can limit their potential to thrive. Risk factors such as limited access to resources, economic instability, and exposure to adverse ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Family, Life Skills, Substance Use Prevention, Taylor County, Youth

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

Florida Project Learning Tree holds annual professional learning retreat, awards ceremony

by Suzette Cook
November 20, 2024

GAINESVILLE, FL – Each November, Florida Project Learning Tree (FL PLT) hosts a professional learning retreat to help educators across Florida expand their knowledge of PLT activities and resources, strengthen connections, and gain tools ... READ MORE

Category: Curriculum, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Project Learning Tree

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 People Participate in Prospect/Jackpot Shows or State Fairs?

by Kristie Popa
November 4, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" If you’ve only shown animals at the county fair, you might be wondering, “Why do people go to prospect or jackpot shows, or even state fairs?” These additional events can offer unique opportunities ... 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 I Need a Health Certificate to Take My Animals to Different Shows and Fairs?

by Kristie Popa
October 28, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re tackling an important question often asked by 4-H members and their families: "Why do I need a health certificate to take my animals to different shows and fairs?" Understanding the ... 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

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