According to the CDC, from 1999-2000 through 2017-2018 obesity rates increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. This means 13.7 million of our children and adolescents are currently obese. With the obesity rate increasing throughout the U.S, you might stop ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Introduction: start your presentation with an attention grabber. If you catch the audience’s attention within the first ten seconds, they will remain engaged throughout your presentation. You can use a joke, an entertaining real-life event, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Choose a topic that you are interested in. It is much easier to talk about something you are passionate about. Think about your past experiences if you are having a difficult time choosing. Ask yourself the following questions: Is it something ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CurriculumChoose a topic that you are interested in. It is much easier to talk about something you are passionate about. Think about your past experiences if you are having a difficult time choosing. Ask yourself the following questions: Is it something ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Once you have decided on the type of presentation that you would like to complete, you should familiarize yourself with the rules and time requirements set for the type of presentation you will be completing. Here is a quick overview of the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Lee County 4-H County Events April 10th, 2021 Hybrid Event for the 2020-2021 Year Welcome! We are excited to offer you a new twist on County Events for the 2020-2021 Year. To better accommodate all our youth and families, we are bringing you ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthOne of the VP’s main jobs is to get the resources our faculty and staff need to do theirs. I love doing this. Asking for funding is an opportunity to tell the story of the men and women of UF/IFAS making Florida and the world a better place. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Invasive Species
Generalmente recibo de llamadas de agricultores pequeños que necesitan ayuda para comenzar y organizar su finca. El conocer conceptos básicos sobre la producción animal es crucial al igual que documentar los procesos que se llevan a cabo ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
In my whole life, I’ve never found a four-leaf clover. Until now. Last week, I found one. Today, two more. So is luck really something that is that hard to find? Do we really have to spend our days struggling to find that pot of gold at the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Everybody knows about qualities of a great leader: confidence, integrity, commitment, strength, wisdom, courage. We recognize them when we see them. These are the people who win elections or are the presidents of companies. They receive awards, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers