Civic engagement is a broad term that describes the process developing the knowledge, skills, and motivation to improve the quality of life in a community, through either political or non-political processes. Thomas Ehrlich, the author of Civic ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Students of the First Baptist Christian School in Apalachicola, FL attended the 4-H Ag Adventures Day on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy. This annual event involves many hands-on learning ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
We have a new article on Featured Creatures that will answer that question! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Morpho peleides Kollar, the blue morpho butterfly, also known as the peleides blue morpho or common blue morpho, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeRegardless of the age-old debate, “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” one thing is certain- raising chickens is a big responsibility. One of the newest and most creative ways that some of our Florida 4-Hers are learning the importance ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthGrowing up, we lived on a farm. At the age of 8, and not weighing much more than 50 pounds, my dad called me outside to a relatively small pen that he had fenced off the weekend before. He taught ag, so farming was more of a hobby for us, but ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3idZLemTqkI Today is 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) - a day dedicated to engaging kids with science through a hands-on science experiment. This year’s experiment – Motion Commotion – will be conducted ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthDid you know that 4H’ers are: 4x more likely to make contributions to their communities, 2x more likely to be civically active, and 2x more likely to make healthier choices. [important]Are you involved in Holmes County 4-H? Join us now![/important] READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthIt is no secret that communication is a skill that is in high demand in the workplace. It is also a skill that requires confidence. That is one of the reasons why the Florida 4-H Positive Youth Development program intentionally targets the life ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth4-H began with the seed of an idea. In 1902, America needed folks to embrace new advances in agriculture. But leaders with open minds, strong hearts and willing hands weren't in abundance. Luckily, kids were. By empowering the next generation ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
From instant messaging classmates to researching on the Internet, today’s youth are increasingly using electronic media for many different purposes. Youth also use electronics recreationally through activities such as downloading music and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life