Aside from food, one of Java’s favorite things is getting scratches behind her ears, which Cayce Sullivan, a 15-year-old 4-H’er in Gilchrist County, makes sure to do as part of her daily care routine. Java, a Brown Swiss heifer, is ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Curriculum, Livestock
Research in 2013 (Child Trends) and 2015 (The Science of Resilience) concluded that children supported by at least one caring adult are more likely to have positive development and become productive adults. In summarizing the findings of their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The Wakulla Wonderful event is back! On Saturday, March 11, from 11 am to 4 PM, Wakulla 4-H invites the Board of County Commissioners, all elected county officials, our business community and all citizens to join Wakulla 4-H at the Wakulla ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Work & Life
Last summer, 4-H teens from Miami-Dade County worked on a five-week apprenticeship to address food insecurity by growing food in unconventional spaces in Overtown. Now, two of the six interns will take what they learned to the Ignite ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Substance abuse has long been regarded by health officials, community leaders, educators, and parents alike as one of the most important problems facing this country. With over half a million deaths per year attributed to smoking, alcohol, and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
It's 2023 and along with those New Year's resolutions, put becoming a better steward of Florida's marine environments and fisheries near top of your list! Florida is the fishing capital of the world with over 4 million unique fishing license ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Sustainable development goal 9 is to “build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable infrastructure and foster innovation” by 2030 or as it is shortened “industries, innovation, and infrastructure”1. Besides that, the words “sustainable”, ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
The 4-H Food Challenge is a contest that provides a fun, yet challenging, food-focused learning opportunity for youth ages 8 to 18, (as of September 1st of the current 4-H year). Youth work in teams of 3-4 youth, of the same age division, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Each year, the members of a 4-H club are tasked with electing a new set of officers. It is best if your club has adopted bylaws which specifically state how and when club officers should be elected, but oftentimes, this may not be the case. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
As youth prepare to show at County Livestock Shows as well as the Florida State Fair, they may find that they need to take the Florida State Fair Ethics training course. This program will instill the highest values of integrity and character ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum,