For all the might of its $17 billion annual contribution to the Florida economy, I believe the most lasting and far-reaching impact of the University of Florida may be through our 4-H program and the millions of current and former ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock
October 4 through 10 is National 4-H Week, an opportunity for youth, parents and volunteers from across the country to celebrate the nation’s most successful youth development program. Many events will be occurring virtually over Zoom, Facebook ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Barrel Racing Spotlight Learn about the riding discipline, barrel racing, in this months edition of the Horse Herald! Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here! READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida Gateway Fair's Coloring Contest has taken on a new spin this year! The Ichetucknee Partnership has partnered with UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County this year to develop some fun pages. The Florida Gateway Fair Coloring Contest will feature ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, Curriculum
Growing Gilchrist is a new quarterly newsletter and monthly column in the Gilchrist Journal provided by the University of Florida/IFAS Gilchrist County Extension office. Growing Gilchrist has been developed in hopes to provide our community ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
The UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) will host high school juniors and seniors for a virtual campus visit through NaviGATORing CALS on select Thursday’s this fall. NaviGATORing CALS allows high school juniors and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Spread the word – or, in this case, the peanut butter! As many people continue to experience the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the closing of the Apalachicola Bay, an increased demand for food bank assistance remains. One ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Papaya fruit production can be destroyed by this pest, the papaya fruit fly (Toxotrypana curvicauda). Papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruit has a tender skin when the fruit is young. The tenderness is perfect for the fruit fly. The female fruit ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
COVID-19 and going virtual did not stop Broward 4-H from growing this summer. Growing herbs and vegetables that is. But we also grew a sense of community as well. McArthur Summer of Growing At the start of the summer the McArthur High School ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers