During the pandemic, 4-H youth development professionals have had to think out-of-the-box to present educational programs to the youth of Florida. Hence, Florida 4-H Adventures (http://florida4h.org/programsandevents_/4-h-adventures/) – an ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Let’s see how you do with this short quiz . . . What is a wether? A gilt? A cavy? A heifer? What does ‘bracing’ mean? What is AI? What is the difference between an Australorp and a Lionhead? What is the first thing you do in the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
We are saddened at the passing of Louis E. “Red” Larson, Sr., a pioneer of the Florida dairy industry and a statewide and national leader. The Larsons are longtime supporters of UF/IFAS. In 2005, Red and wife Reda’s children, Woody, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
In the summer of 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream month. The proclamation stated “Ice cream is a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over ninety percent of the people in the United States. It enjoys a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition
So you're getting ready to get kids together to start a 4-H Club. One of the biggest questions for a lot of adults and the youth involved is what do we call it?? Well, first of all, keep 4-H in the name. Next, 4-H clubs are a unique group ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersRight now you're probably trying to figure out exactly how it is that the club year will go. And if you're like me, you're struggling to wrap your head around exactly how we'll be able to take all of the things we've done in person in the past ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension4-H Club Meetings are the highlight of each month during the club year! Usually they involve meeting at a location with everyone to learn and enjoy being around each other. With the current events in the world, club meetings could now be moved ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersParliamentary procedure allows for business to be conducted in the most fair and efficient way during meetings. This method of conducting business is used in any type of business meeting throughout life. The skills learned from conducting 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Snorkeling and diving are some of my favorite activities that I get to enjoy more often during the summer! The water is warm, scallop season has opened, lobster season is just around the corner and a perfect time for a lesson on dive flag awareness! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & LifeDid you plant a garden this year? Want a way to report all of the great things that you got out of the garden? OR...are you planning to plant a fall garden and working to get things together now? Check out our Victory2020 Garden Youth Record ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease