Category: 4-H & Youth

Meet Berkley Barnes: From shy 4-H mini-member to legislative change agent

by Lourdes Mederos
June 12, 2024

How does a shy youth grow into a confident and inspirational young leader advocating for legislative change at the state level? For Berkley Barnes, a 17-year-old St. Lucie resident and 4-H member, the journey entailed participation in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Dana Trabulsy, Florida 4-H Legislature, Florida 4-H State Executive Board, News, R-Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, UF-IFAS, Workforce Development

Conservation Awards Presented at Year End Banquets

by Gail Somodi
June 12, 2024

Conservation Awards At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who participated in one of the board’s events. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Conservation, Soil And Water Conservation District

4-H Food Challenge – A Project vs A Program

by johnferguso
June 11, 2024

A project vs a program. Relating to a famous Food Show such as Chopped on Television, 4-H has its version of a cook-off contest called 4-H Food Challenge. This may be a 4-H project vs a program of interest. Anyone with interest in Foods ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Florida teen spearheads Antarctic scuba research

by Megan Winslow
June 4, 2024

John Humphreys had never seen snow in person until he ventured to Buffalo, New York in January — to scuba dive. Just a month later, the 15-year-old Tampa resident and 4-H member was navigating underwater around Antarctic icebergs. (more…) READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Amy Moran, Antarctic, Antarctica, Argentina, Becky Schott, Citizen Science, Cruise, Dive, Diving, HMS Challenger, Iceberg, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, John Humphreys, Katie Cooper, Liquid Productions, MasterNaut, Megan Winslow, Nicole Humphreys, Ocean Lab, Research, Scuba, SCUBAnauts, Tampa, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Ushuaia, Wildlife

Counter the Summer Slide with 4-H Resources

by Melinda Souers
May 30, 2024

The summer school break has begun, and most students are happy to stop thinking about learning and focus on fun instead. The debate may be ongoing regarding summer academic loss but most educators agree that engaging kids in hands-on activities ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Curriculum, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

Florida Sea Grant, partners get kids fishing this summer on Fridays beginning June 7

by Lourdes Mederos
May 29, 2024

Fishing is more than a hobby for today's youth — it’s a gateway to nature, conservation and community support. As a vital connection to wildlife, fishing not only fosters an appreciation for the environment but promotes sustainable practices ... READ MORE

Category: Camp, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Extension, Fish Florida, Florida Sea Grant, Kids, Let's Go Fishing, Miami-Dade County, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County

The Importance of Record Keeping in 4-H

by Gus Koerner
May 29, 2024

Record keeping is a vital skill taught by 4-H, extending beyond the program year. Members are encouraged to pick methods that suit them, highlighting their goals, achievements, and plans. Benefits of Accurate Record-Keeping Learning to keep ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, Life Skills, Project, Record Keeping, Youth

Summer Day Camp Opportunities for Kids

by Doug Mayo
May 24, 2024

Jackson County 4-H is offering Summer Day Camps opportunities for youth, both 4-H members and non-members alike. - ADULT FOR A DAY CAMP June 18, 2024 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM CT Jackson County Ag Complex 2741 Penn Ave Marianna 32448 Kids ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events

4-H Clubs and Events Encourage Youth To Learn Life Skills

by Gus Koerner
May 22, 2024

All of the programs, projects, and events in our 4-H program are intended to encourage youth to learn life skills. For example: in our fair, we encourage record keeping; in archery, we teach personal safety; and in our camps, we practice cooperation. Life ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Events
Tags: 4-H, Life Skills, Projects, Youth

2024 Florida 4-H Month of Service

by 4-H: Voices of the Youth
May 10, 2024

Check out #FL4HServes on our sites below to see highlights from April: Facebook | Instagram There are no limits to the Florida 4-H Month of Service, a social media campaign that highlights 4-H'ers serving their communities. Living ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #4Hserves, Florida 4-H

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