Category: 4-H & Youth

CREATING FUTURE “AGVOCATES” THROUGH AG INDUSTRY DAY CAMP

by nladd
April 15, 2023

2023 - Central District All Faculty Symposium - 4-H Youth Development Chelsea Jones, UF/IFAS Extension, Marion County, Ocala, FL Situation: Marion County, Florida has approximately 330,000 acres of farmland. It is also one of the fastest ... READ MORE

UF/IFAS Extension thanks volunteers

by Samantha Murray
April 12, 2023

In every Florida county, community members turn to their local UF/IFAS Extension office for year-round assistance in gardening, youth programming, home management and other needs. But behind many of these program areas are robust networks ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers
Tags: Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Master Money Mentors, News, Volunteer Appreciation Week

Stream Working In The Weeds Season 4 Now!

by Raychel Rabon
April 12, 2023

That's right! Season 4 of the Working In The Weeds podcast is now available to stream! This season, we looked at some invasive plants that plague Florida's lakes and landscapes. Episode 1: Water Hyacinth Deep Dive (Plant Physiology, Growth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

A World of Fun at the 2023 Miami Youth Fair!

by Kenan Bridges
April 10, 2023

It's here, and it's a world of fun! This year marks the 71st season of the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition. The fair attracts millions of residents each year who enjoy thrilling rides, unique foods, and various concerts. But the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

4-H County Events Held

by Abigail Starling
April 6, 2023

4-H County Events were held on Saturday, March 25, 2022 at the Jefferson County Extension Office. Participants chose individual topics for demonstration/illustrated talks. The event's overall purpose is to develop and promote life skills needed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, County Events, Demostrations, Food, Jefferson County, March 2023, Presentations

Nassau County 4-H in the winners circle again for Hippology!

by Kelsey Irvine
April 5, 2023

Nassau County 4-H Hoofbeats Hippology does it again! Our members competed at the State Hippology contest again last weekend and we’re bringing home 2nd place overall intermediate team as well as several individual honors! Individual honors ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, Hippology, Horses, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Youth, Youth Recognition

These Florida 4-H members’ businesses are buzzing

by Samantha Murray
April 4, 2023

In a region of Florida famous for its honey, two entrepreneurial 4-H youth are turning their love of beekeeping into small but growing businesses. Gulf County residents Emily Flowers, 12, and Zeke Cooper, 13, began keeping their own hives ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock
Tags: Anitra Mayhann, Bee College, Emily Flowers, Gulf County, Honey Bee Research And Extension Lab, Honey Bees, News, Zeke Cooper

4-H’er of the Month: April 2023 Elena James!

by Kelsey Irvine
March 30, 2023

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Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 4-H'er Of The Month, Nassau County 4-H, Youth, Youth Recognition

Fun Times at the 66th Annual Flagler County Cracker Day

by Alex Tays
March 29, 2023

What is Cracker Day? The Flagler County Cracker Day is an annual event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Florida cowmen and cow hunters, also known as Florida Crackers. The early crackers would hunt and round up cows over the wooded ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, Recreation,

Cultivating Generosity – Mental Health Blogging Series

by Daniel Gonzalez
March 28, 2023

By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (UF/IFAS Extension Marion County) Together we are going to embark on a mental health blogging series, discussing each of the 4-H Essential Elements and how to foster ... READ MORE

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

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