The 4-H Youth Development program focuses on teaching critical life skills like communication, responsibility, leadership, citizenship, to name a few. Our motto is "Learn by Doing", and we believe this approach truly helps youth master the skills ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management
It's the new year and along with those New Year's resolutions, put becoming a better steward of Florida's marine environments and fisheries near top of your list! Florida is the fishing capital of the world with over 4 million unique fishing ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Did you know January is National Mentoring Month? The definition of a mentor is an experienced or trusted advisor. In life, many of us have mentors whom we look up to and seek advice from. Did you know mentoring benefits both the mentor and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house held on February 11, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the UF/IFAS Dairy Farm located in Alachua, Florida. The event has been moved to earlier in the year in hopes of avoiding bad weather. This ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
In the final weeks of 2022, episodes 3 and 4 of the Wakulla 4-H Podcast aired on WAVE 94. In the podcast, 4-H youth interview community members about 4-H stories, their lives, and Wakulla history. Episodes 1 through 4 aired on the radio ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Work & Life
“How have supply chain issues impacted Florida agriculture?” This is the question youth competing in the Florida Farm Bureau Speech Contest will be answering. Every year, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Program ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Obesity Facts for Children and Adolescents (www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html), the following data has been gathered for individuals aged 2-19 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Hacks to Habits What did the salad greens say to the hungry person? We will make your mouth and body happy if you "let-tuce"! Fruits and vegetables have a high nutrient density and fiber content and offer an abundance of health benefits, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
IntroductionHello everyone! My name is Tia Silvasy, and I am the new Residential Horticulture/Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator Extension Agent in Hillsborough County! I started this position in December 2022 and wanted to take a moment ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension