GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Miss America 2016, Betty Cantrell, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension 4-H University. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Henry Keating, 15, and Cayla and Jeremy Smith, 15 and 17, can tell a fir tree from a spruce — no small feat for three kids who grew up in St. Johns County, Florida, where firs and spruces don’t grow. As part of the UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot TopicPlease see caption below story. AUGUSTINE, Fla. --- Henry Keating, 15, and Cayla and Jeremy Smith, 15 and 17, can tell a fir tree from a spruce — no small feat for three kids who grew up in St. Johns County, Florida, where firs and spruces ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Forests, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
4-H Masterpiece Art Club Have fun and discover your inner Picasso! Our club projects will involved painting, drawing, photography, and MORE! Club membership is open for kids ages 8-18. Club dues are $5. Club will meet the first Tuesday ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthEven though it is not yet August, the Florida heat is sweltering. Staying hydrated is key, but you can also stay comfortable outdoors with a neck cooler. The neck cooler helps cool the blood pumping to your head and is a very effective way ... READ MORE
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The quietest kid at the Southwest Florida Weather Camp beamed as his miniature hot air balloon rose above the other balloons launched by his fellow campers. “His balloon went up the highest and went farther than anyone else’s,” said ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS ExtensionNAPLES, Fla. --- The quietest kid at the Southwest Florida Weather Camp beamed as his miniature hot air balloon rose above the other balloons launched by his fellow campers. “His balloon went up the highest and went farther than anyone ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeDid you know that July is National Blueberry Month? Blueberries are in season now, and reasonably priced at grocery stores, fruit stands, and farmers’ markets. Many growers also offer a "pick your own" service which can be a fun family outing. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth