Call for Entries! 2021 Opportunity4All Essay Competition Note: This contest is for 4-H members. Not a member yet? Join today! This essay contest is one of a number of opportunities offered to 4-H members throughout the year. Expanding ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
In Extension, in my opinion, we have one of the best jobs ever. We get to help people and share awesome information that will help transform lives. There are youth programs to plan in order for them to learn about proper care of an animal, there ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Blog post created by Samara Purvis 4-H Extension Agent Do you believe the clothes we wear impacts our behavior and has the ability to mold our personality and mood? Reminisce on that feeling you get when you purchase a new outfit or a new pair ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
With the excitement of fair right around the corner, comes the reality of preparation. Youth are starting to work with their animals more frequently, gather their show supplies, and put the final touches on their record books. Record books are ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
The COVID-19 vaccine has slowly rolled out to states across the country. Behind the scenes an ancient marine creature with ten eyes, twelve legs and magical, milky blue blood is being utilized worldwide for testing vaccines and sterility of ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Throughout our early education, we were repetitively taught about proper nutrition and eating habits. Vitamins and minerals were discussed, the proper amount of each, and the food pyramid was burned into our minds. Without the right balance, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic
In the 4-H pledge, we pledge our heads to clearer thinking... hearts to greater loyalty... hands to larger service and health to better living "for my club, my community, my country, and my world.” But what does that mean? In 4-H, we strive ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
COVID-19 led to major disruptions in 4-H programs. Broward 4-H has been leading garden programs at Cambridge Square Lauderdale Lakes Apartments since fall 2018. Thanks to a gift from Glick Philanthropies, 4-H was able to keep the gardening growing! Improved ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Save the date for Gator Nation Giving Day on February 18, 2021! The Gator Nation will celebrate its annual Stand Up and Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day event on February 18, 2021. Stand Up and Holler is a 24-hour fundraising event, calling ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Teaching
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is producing educational information about nonnative Peters's rock agama that are becoming increasingly visible on the Treasure Coast. You can view the TV show that was produced on the topic courtesy of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife, Work & Life