Category: 4-H & Youth

4-H Cares: Confidence

by Heather Janney

March 2, 2021

Several Extension Agents have worked together to develop the 4-H Cares Virtual Program that will help youth and adults to examine those character traits that can help us to be better people and have better relationships. This month the 4-H Cares ... READ MORE

A Historic Hidden Figure

by Scott Angle

February 25, 2021

When Miles Edward Groover retired as an Extension agent in Jefferson County in 1957, it was significant enough to warrant mention in the Chicago Defender. Groover was among the first Black Extension agents in Florida. He grew up in an era ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops
Tags: Black History, Diversity, Extension, FAMU, Idea

My Covid-19 Vaccination Journey

by violetk

February 24, 2021

By Violet Krochmalny and Christine Kelly-Begazo. Recently I was extremely fortunate to secure a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. It was in the early weeks of Indian River County Health Department's first come - first served online registration ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: CDC, Christine Kelly-Begazo, COVID, Health, Indian River County, Vaccination

Orange County 4-H Events

by Melinda Souers and Barbara L. Edmonds

February 23, 2021

Orange County 4-H Events County 4-H Events Day has long been a cherished tradition in 4-H. It serves as an important opportunity for 4-H members to present their accomplishments. Virtual or face to face, the day is a valuable part of the 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
Tags: #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Celebrating Black Innovators in Extension

by Tom Obreza

February 23, 2021

During Black History Month we celebrate the contributions of Black Americans who have made UF/IFAS Extension what it is today. Many of the things that make our educational programs recognizable come from innovations made by Black scientists, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Work & Life
Tags: Black History Month, Tom Obreza

The Kids Are Alright

by Kristie Popa

February 18, 2021

Sometimes the most important gift someone can receive is a goat. Nassau County 4-H and Farm Bureau are happy to make our community's tomorrows better than their yesterdays. 4-H has it's roots deep in agriculture and although over ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Belonging, Goat, Nassau County 4-H, Nassau County Farm Bureau

Florida 4-H member challenges you to support 4-H

by 4-H: Voices of the Youth

February 18, 2021

Written by Will Eubanks, Alachua County 4-H member Today is the day to Stand Up & Holler for UF and Florida 4-H! It’s UF Giving Day! Giving Day is an annual event that involves everyone in a one-day fundraising effort to support their ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers

Okaloosa County 4-H is Calling All Creative Writers! Nature Poetry Contest !!

by Ronnie Cowan

February 18, 2021

This month the Florida 4-H is having a Nature Poetry Contest, so we asked ourselves what is poetry and why is poetry important? Poetry is a form of literature that brings forth imagination and perceptions of emotions and emotional responses ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

Florida 4-H camp director looks back on 35-year career

by Samantha Murray

February 17, 2021

Steve Cooper was only 26 years old when he became director of Camp Cherry Lake, an overnight camp for 4-H youth in northern Florida. Cooper was working at a lumber retailer in the Pensacola area when the then director of 4-H Camp Timpoochee ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Camp Cloverleaf, News

Support local UF programs this Giving Day, Feb. 18

by Nicole Walker

February 17, 2021

Highlights Support Polk County Agri-Fest by visiting https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/polk-county-extension#/ Residents throughout Florida can support the University of Florida by donating on Gator Giving Day, Feb. 18 Gifts support ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Ag Awareness, Agrifest, News Release

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