Fair week is loud, busy, and unforgettable—then it’s suddenly over. A few minutes of reflection helps kids turn all that experience into real growth. When children pause to name what happened and how it felt, their brains strengthen memory, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Extension From Day One Madelyn Greathouse is the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture and Integrated Pest Management Agent serving Sumter and Pasco counties. She works with a wide range of growers, from blueberry and ornamental producers ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Valentine’s Day often brings to mind grand gestures—flowers, cards, and special treats. While those moments are fun, it’s often the quieter, more meaningful connections that leave the biggest impact. One powerful way to show love and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
Late January, Dr. Ziynet Boz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Florida, participated in a congressional Lunch-and-Learn on Capitol Hill hosted by the National Coalition for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
General County Fair Information Mark your calendars: the 2026 Sarasota County Fair runs March 13-22! With a patriotic ring, the theme of this year's fair is "Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: 1776-2026." If you're excited to participate ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Read below to learn about Sarasota County’s council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information. Refer to this link for previous monthly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Ready or not, it would seem artificial intelligence (AI) is now part of our everyday lives. You may not realize that AI has been around in various forms for decades. Most of us have been interacting with simple versions through chatbots, digital ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Temps are dropping all over the state this weekend. For many families with livestock this can be a huge point of stress, especially here in the Sunshine State where we do not typically have these climates. Four basic steps can help simplify ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Farm Management, Livestock
Stewardship involves caring for something today and ensuring it remains curated for future generations. In urban forestry, it can involve how we responsibly manage our trees with sustainability in mind. Sustainability involves maintaining ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Every transformation begins with a question. For me, it started with a thought: What if a forgotten piece of land could come back to life? From this question, a vision began to take root. There was a garden along the west side of the FLREC ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life