Introduction Samwise Gamgee said it best to Sméagol, “Po-ta-toes. The Gaffer’s delight, and rare good ballast for an empty belly. But you won’t find any so you needn’t look. But be good Sméagol and fetch me some herbs, and I’ll ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Life skills, what are they? Life skills are the knowledge and abilities that individuals adapt to function in their living environment. For example, how to communicate is a BIG life skill. The main language spoken in each household ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
La apicultura, es la práctica de mantener colonias de abejas para lograr objetivos deseados. Las abejas de miel son las especies domesticadas más comunes. Estos insectos tienen un comportamiento social creando grandes colonias las cuales contienen ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Hundreds of young people have explored entrepreneurship through the Florida 4-H Gator Pit program. Now in its seventh year, the program is welcoming its next cohort of young innovators. Through several workshops, Gator Pit helps youth ages ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS
Honey bees, one of the world's most prolific species of pollinators, are incredibly important for food production. However, their swarming behavior can often be misunderstood and cause concern among homeowners and the general public. It's essential ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, is the practice of maintaining bee colonies to achieve desired objectives. Honeybees are the most common domesticated bee species. They are social insects that live in large colonies which include a single ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Preparing for a horse show can be time consuming and fears of having forgotten to pack something important can be stressful. Here is a helpful basic checklist to make packing and your show day go smoother. READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Eight Exciting Weeks of Summer Day Camp Wakulla County 4-H will offer 8 weeks of Summer Day Camp from June 6 to August 4, 2022. 4-H Camps are staffed by qualified, caring adults trained in positive youth development strategies. Activities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Eight Exciting Weeks of Summer Day Camp Wakulla County 4-H will offer 8 weeks of Summer Day Camp from June 6 to August 4, 2022. 4-H Camps are staffed by qualified, caring adults trained in positive youth development strategies. Activities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
The 61st annual Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District, was held in late February at the Ed Chance Preserve-Gilley Creek Tract. Thirty students answered test questions concerning soil properties ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, SFYL Hot Topic