Category: 4-H & Youth

UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Hurricane House

by Ken Gioeli
August 14, 2023

What is the Hurricane House? The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Regional Windstorm Damage Mitigation Training and Demonstration Center (a.k.a. The Hurricane House) is one of several across Florida. The St. Lucie County Hurricane House was ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Construction, Hurricane, Hurricane House, Resiliency, Weather

The Benefits of Working While Attending High School or College

by Olivia Zugay
August 11, 2023

As a student, whether in high school or college, taking on a part-time job can bring about various advantages. It can help you acquire valuable experience in a particular field, augment your savings, or cover your living expenses. Earning money ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, , Work & Life
Tags: College Employment, Financials, High School Employment, Jobs, Work Experience

Volunteer with DeSoto 4-H

by kmulinix
August 11, 2023

4-H Volunteers 4-H is the youth development program of Extension at land grant universities. Adults play a vital role in the 4-H program by coordinating 4-H clubs, mentoring youth, and helping plan and run events. Volunteer with DeSoto County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers

Florida 4-H recognizes member excellence through scholarship program

by Caylin Hilton
August 10, 2023

During the annual Florida 4-H University program held July 31 to August 3 on the University of Florida campus, the Florida 4-H Foundation was honored to present more than $67,000 in scholarship support recognizing member achievement through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Scholarship, 4-H Youth Development, Ifas Extension, Scholarship, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

Teaching Subject Matter in 4-H Clubs

by Tycee Prevatt
August 10, 2023

4-H clubs provide an excellent platform for young individuals to learn and acquire new skills. In addition to promoting personal development, 4-H clubs also offer opportunities to educate youth on various subject matters. Key considerations ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Club, 4-H Meeting, 4-H Volunteer

August: Kids Eat Right Month!

by Kaitlyn McCarty
August 10, 2023

Written by Hailey Peirce and edited by Kaitlyn McCarty When considering the month of August, we often think of warm weather and kids returning to school. But did you know that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics also designates ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Tags: 4-H, Healthy Eating, Indian River 4-H, Indian River County

Celebrating the Service of Debbie McManus with 4-H

by johnferguso
August 9, 2023

We are celebrating the service of Debbie McManus with 4-H. At an appreciation party on June 23, 2023, an array of representatives showed up in honor and respect of Debbie for a job well done. It was certainly mixed emotions to see her go yet ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture
Tags: 4-H, Mcmanus, St. Lucie

Fostering Belonging – Mental Health Blogging Series

by Daniel Gonzalez
August 9, 2023

By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series, where we discuss each of the 4-H Essential Elements and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Educators, Mental Health, Volunteers, Youth

Preparing for the new 4-H year!

by Tycee Prevatt
August 8, 2023

As August arrives, so does the return to school and the familiar 4-H routine. Are you prepared? Be sure to mark your calendars for the mandatory Glades County Youth Livestock Meetings if you intend to participate in the GCYLS show in 2024. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers,
Tags: 4-H, GCYLS

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