AGRICULTURE EDUCATION AND YOUTH: THE FUTURE OF OSCEOLA COUNTY J. Sprain, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL. Situation: Agriculture and agribusiness contributes over $100 billion to Florida’s economy and $91 million in Osceola ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AgricultureSECURING COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN AN UNDERSERVED AREA J. Kelly, UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL Situation: According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 20.0% of residents in zip code 32145 are Black or African-American versus 5.6% ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
YOUTH BLOOMING WITH BLUEBERRIES P. Fletcher UF/IFAS Extension, Putnam County, East Palatka, FL, W.Lynch, UF/IFAS Extension, Putnam County, East Palatka, FL, C. McCazzio, UF/IFAS Extension, Putnam County, East Palatka, FL. Situation: Putnam ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops
INCREASING APPRECIATION FOR NATURAL RESOURCES IN 4-H YOUTH R. Slocumb, UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL Situation: Youth involved in interactions with the natural world have an increased emergence of a secure and positive identity, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources
ENGAGING YOUTH THROUGH NON-MOUNTED 4-H HORSE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES M. Mann, UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL and R. Slocumb UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL. Situation: Horses can serve as an effective vehicle for the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Livestock
Sumter County 4-H and FFA Peach Tree Project McAvoy, C.E. and Taylor, K.A 1) Situation and Objectives: Starting in 2014, the peach tree project was offered to 4-H and FFA youth in Sumter County as an opportunity to learn how to grow a food ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureToday is our final post for this year's National Volunteer Week Celebration. We've heard from several different types of volunteers- project club leaders, school volunteers, gardening volunteers and SPIN club volunteers. Today we will hear ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthJerry is a retiree and currently volunteers in the 4-H learning gardens in Calhoun County, working as he is available. He also answers my many gardening questions and offers advice. I’m grateful for his commitment to the Calhoun County 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthIt’s day two of National Volunteer Week, and today our 4-H volunteer spotlight is on Mrs. Kim Peacock. Kim is a 5th grade science teacher at Blountstown Elementary School in Calhoun County. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Kim ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthCalhoun County 4-H is excited to announce two new poultry related projects this year: 4-H Embryology Project 2016 Meetings Dates and Timeline Tuesday, April 12th 3:00-4:00 PM CT Calhoun County Extension Office What is embryology? Incubator ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth