Children in Taylor County, like those in many rural and low-income communities, face unique challenges that can limit their potential to thrive. Risk factors such as limited access to resources, economic instability, and exposure to adverse ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida youth are setting their career sights on the stars with the 4-H youth development program’s space-based career initiatives. Educators across Florida 4-H have incorporated space science into their STEM lessons, with youth learning ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Welcome to the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County office - we're excited to serve this community and its people! Check out our six Extension Agents to learn more about what they do and why they do it! Dr. Cindy Sanders County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Showmanship is an event many cattle exhibitors look forward to during competitions. Unlike a traditional livestock class that compares the qualities of the animals, showmanship focuses on the individual exhibitor’s ability to handle and showcase ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
If you’re new to 4-H, you might wonder if the county fair and 4-H are the same thing. They often overlap in events and activities, and you’ll see 4-H members showcasing their hard work at the fairgrounds. But they’re actually two separate ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. As ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Throughout October 4-H clubs and other community organizations collected jars of peanut butter. The goal was to spread the love of peanut butter to Okeechobee County food pantries.Okeechobee County joined the Peanut Butter Challenge in 2020 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Problem-solving is a vital skill for navigating challenges in life, and 4-H provides a great environment to develop this ability. Whether you are working on a project, collaborating with others, or tackling a new activity, you will often face ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
One of the core goals of 4-H is helping members become engaged, responsible citizens, and a big part of that journey is giving back through community service. When 4-H members take part in community service, they not only improve the world around ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
According to the National 4-H Council website: https://4-H.org, the 4-H program is the youth development organization of the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To me this exemplifies ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life