Category: 4-H & Youth

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¿Ha oído hablar del avispón de patas amarillas? Lo que los propietarios de viviendas en Florida deben saber

by Sara MacDonald
September 9, 2026

Si disfruta pasar tiempo en su jardín, probablemente ha visto una buena cantidad de abejas, avispas y avispones. Pero ¿qué haría si encontrara un insecto que pareciera un avispón de patas amarillas? El avispón de patas amarillas (Vespa ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Invasive, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UFIFASEnEspañol
Adults and youth take part in a financial simulation game.

The Big Bend’s Next Economic Spark May Be Growing in 4-H

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
September 7, 2026

For many people, 4-H still brings to mind livestock projects, agriculture and county fairs. Those traditions remain important, but they represent only part of what modern 4-H offers. Across Florida, 4-H is a community-based positive youth development ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Business, Community, Economic Development, Featured, Financial Education, Workforce Preparation, Youth Entrepreneurship
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UF Launches Pilot Urban Forest Tree Stewards Training Program

by Suzette Cook
September 3, 2026

Municipal, county and agency representatives throughout Florida joined the UF/IFAS Urban Forestry Extension for two days of hands-on training for team leaders in the Tree Stewards Volunteer program. The workshop, held on August 25 and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, SFFGS, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension
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Plant Science Major Spotlight: Edilzon Ramirez

by Eva Sailly
September 1, 2026

Edilzon “Edi” Ramirez has become a familiar face around Fifield Hall, home to several UF/IFAS departments and programs, including the Plant Science major, where he is a junior. Carrying homemade cupcakes, welcoming incoming students ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Edilzon Ramirez, Environmental Horticulture, Florida Landscaping, Horticultural Sciences Department, Plant Science, Student, Teaching, UF/IFAS CALS, Undergraduate
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A New 4-H Year Begins in Wakulla

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
August 30, 2026

At the Wakulla 4-H Open House, the new club year did not begin with a speech. It began with music, conversation, curious questions and the unmistakable energy of young people discovering what they might try next. On Saturday, Aug. 29, close ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H Clubs, 4-H Youth Development, Volunteers
A child stands near a representative's desk inside the Florida House of Representatives chamber. Several visitors and rows of desks with nameplates, microphones, and small American flags are visible, with framed portraits and historic artwork displayed around the room.

A Full-Circle Moment: From Curious Kid to Extension Agent

by morganyoder
August 27, 2026

Did you know that youth who participate in organized group activities often develop a stronger sense of belonging, greater confidence, and leadership skills that can positively influence their future? I can personally attest to that. Recently, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #lifestyles, 4-H, Agriculture, Brevard County, Careers, Future, Hobbies, Personalities, Values, Youth, Youth Development
A collage of four images depicting grocery shopping: a mother and daughter selecting produce, a top view of fresh groceries, a young man examining items in a store, and a woman with a child holding shopping bags.

Back-to-School Meals and Snacks: Part 3 – Becoming a Savvy Shopper

by Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez
August 26, 2026

Becoming a Savvy Shopper Grocery shopping can be a balancing act between figuring out which options are healthier, navigating rising food costs, and being in a time crunch. Today, I want to share some smart shopping strategies that prioritize ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Food, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade Extension, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts Label, Parents, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade

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