Category: Curriculum

Why Can’t I Join the Horse Club or Other Large Animal Clubs or Shooting Sports When I Am 5, 6, or 7 Years Old?

by Kristie Popa
October 24, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today’s question addresses a common concern among our youngest potential members and their parents: "Why can't I join the horse club or other large animal clubs or shooting sports when I am 5, ... 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

What Do You Do All Day as a 4-H Agent? Don’t You Just Watch the Clubs?

by Kristie Popa
October 22, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we're tackling a question that often comes up: "What do you do all day as a 4-H Agent? Don’t you just watch the clubs?" While watching and supporting our amazing 4-H clubs is certainly ... 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

Well, Isn’t 4-H Only About Agriculture and Showing Animals?

by Kristie Popa
October 14, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re diving into one of the most common misconceptions about 4-H: that it’s all about agriculture and showing animals. While agriculture and animal projects are certainly a big part ... 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

Well, if I Come to a Meeting but My Child Doesn’t, Are They Counted Absent?

by Kristie Popa
September 30, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re diving into a question that parents often ask: "Well, if I come to a meeting but my child doesn't, are they counted absent?" This question gets to the heart of participation in 4-H ... 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

Do 4-H Volunteers Get Paid?

by Kristie Popa
September 23, 2024

Welcome back to our FAQ series! One question we often encounter is, “Don’t 4-H volunteers get paid?” It’s a great question and one that highlights the crucial role volunteers play in the 4-H program. Let’s dive into the details and ... 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

Beyond the Profit: What 4-H Really Offers Beyond Raising Animals

by Kristie Popa
September 16, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re diving into a question that many newcomers might ask: “I’m in 4-H just so I can raise an animal and make money off of it. Why else would I be in it?” While raising animals and ... 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

The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure: The Curious, the Bizarre, and the Downright Hilarious

by Kristie Popa
September 10, 2024

Welcome to our 2024-2025 4-H year blog series, "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure"! At the 4-H office, we get a wide range of questions from the curious to the bizarre, and even the downright hilarious. We’ve decided to share some of these questions ... 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

4-H Fútbol Soccer Clinic: Fostering Sportsmanship and Wellness in Youth

by Laura E. Valencia
September 3, 2024

The recent 4-H Soccer Clinic, led by Manchester City professional soccer coaches, was a resounding success, bringing together 4-H members and non-members for a day filled with fun, learning, and camaraderie. This event not only offered an opportunity ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition
Tags: #4h #CafeLatino #FCS #health #wellness #volunteer

Beginning of a school year, end of an era

by Rob Gilbert
August 22, 2024

On August 22, we begin a new year of delivering on our oldest mission. We make perhaps our farthest-reaching impact through teaching because in so doing we prepare others to make great impact. Every instructor as well as every staff member ... READ MORE

Category: Curriculum, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS

Cowboys and Calves: Educating Florida’s Students on Cattle’s Impact on Environment, Economy, and Nutrition

by cclarson
August 3, 2024

With Florida’s population surpassing 23 million, the need for agriculture education is paramount. Many new residents are moving into areas where agriculture once thrived and is now being divided and diminishing. Educating consumers and families ... READ MORE

Category: Curriculum, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef, Dairy, Okeechobee County, SFBF

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