Congratulations to all the 4-H youth participants and winners of the 2021 Pensacola Interstate Fair!. These entries will be on display during the fair in Building 3. For the youth who have been anxiously awaiting results, the results can be ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Our urban Yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife. As urban areas rapidly increase worldwide, our urban yards are the first defense ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life
Nandina (Nandina domestica) Nandina, or heavenly bamboo, started in the landscape and now appears throughout some of our natural areas. This evergreen shrub grows upright and produces bright red berry clusters, similar to Coral Ardisia. It ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Last week we celebrated National 4-H Week by completing community service projects and displaying our 4-H pride. From green t-shirts, hats, and more, youth have been displaying their love for 4-H around the community throughout the week. During ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
The pandemic has brought “One Health” into the limelight. Of course, it is almost impossible to talk about the positive outcomes of the pandemic, but we can at least reflect on some silver linings. Among these, is the fact that it has thrust ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Cris Arellano Jr. loved Holly, and that’s why he helped his dad cut out her heart and lungs for lab testing. He did not want his heifer’s death to be in vain. He wanted to know what caused it, and, more importantly, he wanted other people ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseWild Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Unlike other invasive plants introduced for their ornamental quality, Wild Taro appeared as a potential crop substitute. The U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced it in hopes to develop a substitute for potatoes, ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Take The Challenge By Samara Purvis Bradford County 4-H Extension Agent Peanut Butter: a nostalgic staple found in most American kitchens has made its appearance in many lunch boxes or ladled around a spoon for a snack. According to the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
From October 4th - 6th, the Think20 Summit was held in Milan, Italy. One of the Engagement Groups of the G20, the T20 "brings together leading think tanks and research centers from around the world, with the aim of contributing, through research ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
My name is Bailea Gnann, and I am excited to be Flagler County’s new 4-H Youth Development Agent. I started my position here with UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County on August 16 and now that I am settled in, I wanted to take the opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth