Category: 4-H & Youth

Future Leaders Shine at Indian River 4-H County Events

by Morgan Moran
February 4, 2025

The recent Indian River 4-H County Events held on February 1, 2025, was a spectacular showcase of youth talent, hard work, and dedication. This competitive event, open to all 4-H members in the county aged 8-18, provided an excellent platform ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Public Speaking, Demonstrations, Events, Indian River 4-H, Indian River County Extension, Youth Development

NEW Student Worksheets for Naturally Florida Podcast

by Lara Milligan
February 3, 2025

Naturally Florida is a podcast focused on Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here. Naturally Florida is excited to launch its 5th season of short, on-demand, fun, educational, and motivational episodes! NEW this year are ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources
Tags: 4-H, Natural Resources, Naturally Florida Podcast, Student, Teacher Resources

The Basics of 4-H Judging Teams

by Brian Estevez
January 30, 2025

Judging teams are a part of the 4-H curriculum that helps to build life skills. Arising as part of the early 4-H club work, judging teams were noted to have begun prior to 1921. In fact, 4-H Clubs were originally called corn clubs, because ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

The Popping History of Popcorn: From Ancient Grains to Modern Snacking

by Elizabeth Shephard
January 17, 2025

Popcorn, a beloved snack worldwide, has a history as rich and flavorful as the buttery topping many of us enjoy it with. Though its origins date back over 5,000 years, popcorn’s journey to becoming the ultimate movie-time companion is filled ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Health, Popcorn, Seasonings, Snack, Whole Grain

Dream, Design, Do: 4-H Exhibits at the South Florida Fair

by Kenan Bridges
January 15, 2025

Each year, the South Florida Fair becomes a beacon of creativity and excitement for youth in our community. From January 17th to February 2nd, 2025, 4-H members from Palm Beach and Broward Counties showcased their talents and hard work through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers,

Pocket-Sized Guides for Exploring Florida’s Plants and Wildlife

by Rolando Negron
January 13, 2025

Florida’s natural beauty is endless—from its colorful butterflies and iconic palm trees to its rich wildlife and wildflowers. Whether you’re out birdwatching, exploring coastal trails, or just curious about what’s growing in your backyard, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Bird Watching Florida, Explore Florida, Folding Field Guides, Invasive Species, Nature Guides, Pocked-Sized Field Guides, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Bookstore, Wild Plants, Wildlife

2025 Guide to Seminole County Farms and Farmers Markets

by Morgan Pinkerton
January 13, 2025

Where can I buy locally grown food? Seminole County, Florida, has a rich agricultural history rooted in citrus production, celery farming, and cattle ranching, which once defined its economy and cultural identity. These industries shaped ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farmer's Market, Farms, Local Produce, SeminoleCountyAg

2024 in Review: Extension Agents Report their Impacts

by Andra Johnson
January 6, 2025

Part 1 Extension agents have to fill out a lot of reports. Many of them involve sorting through piles of data and evaluations, combing the logs of a busy year’s worth of work, making lists and checking them twice. It’s a somewhat tedious ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Alicia Halbritter, Corey Callaghan, Elaine SImfukwe, Ethan Carter

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