Category: 4-H & Youth
Extension, County Volunteers Honored at Ceremony
April 5, 2024
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County honored a suite of high-performing volunteers at a March 19 ceremony, ahead of global volunteer month in April. At the event, held in the Sarasota County Commission chambers and including volunteers with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: 4-H Volunteers, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_Admin, Service, Volunteer
MEDIA ALERT: Broward youth grow food, protect environment with UF/IFAS at YMCA Weston
April 4, 2024
WHAT: How do you capture the attention of youth, so they embrace environmentally friendly habits? How do you engage them in adopting sustainable best practices that will grow with them? You introduce food into the picture and engage all their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, WildlifeTags: Environmental Stewards, Kimberly Moore, Media Alert, UF IFAS Extension Broward, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County 4-H, YMCA, Youth
Miami-Dade County 4-H Teen Ambassadors Present at National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C.
April 4, 2024
Washington D.C. – Three exceptional Teen Ambassadors from Miami-Dade County 4-H made their mark at the 2024 Ignite by 4-H conference, an annual gathering that drew over 1,200 teen delegates from across the United States. Supported by a generous ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Conferences, Health And Nutrition
Making Money with 4-H – Financial Literacy
March 31, 2024
Welcome to Financial Literacy Month with 4-H! As we celebrate this important month, we're excited to share valuable insights on managing money and maximizing earnings through your participation in 4-H, especially as many of our youth will soon ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, CurriculumTags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, Florida 4-H
Showing Appreciation for Support – Writing a Thank You Note
March 30, 2024
Congratulations on your successful fair participation! As you prepare to receive premium money, fair sale checks, and additional support from add-ons, it's essential to express gratitude to those who have contributed to your 4-H journey. Here ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, CurriculumTags: 4-H, 4-h Club, 4-H Fair, Florida 4-H
Making a Meaningful Gesture of Appreciation – Presenting Your Buyer’s Plaque
March 29, 2024
Congratulations on the successful sale of your 4-H animal! As you prepare to express gratitude to the buyer with a buyer's plaque, it's important to ensure that your presentation is thoughtful and meaningful. Here are some guidelines for presenting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, CurriculumTags: 4-H, 4-h Club, 4-H Fair, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H
Cultivating Community, One Landscape at a Time
March 27, 2024
“I started with myself, a truck, and a trailer.” Jason Lee’s business may have had humble beginnings, but its foundation can be traced back to family traditions and experiences he had through 4-H. From a young age, Lee, SkyFrog ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: 40 Under 40, CALS Alumni, Community Service, Plant Science
Benefits of Public Speaking
March 22, 2024
When one hears about 4-H, images of livestock and agricultural projects often come to mind. While livestock projects are a large part of what 4-H is about, there are other areas that is a transformative experience within 4-H projects that deserves ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: 4-H
gARTening: Pound Flower Art – A Creative Twist on Botanicals
March 20, 2024
Welcome to the world of gARTening! In this program we focus on connecting with our residents and creating Garden + Art related activities. Today, we're exploring a unique and creative way to incorporate nature into art with Pound Flower Art! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: BotanicalArt, CreativeGardening, DIYArt, FlowerPounding, Garden, GARTening, GARTening Program, Hammer Art, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, NatureArt, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Plants, Pound Flower Art, PoundFlowerArt, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County