UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
With the cancellation of the Northeast Florida Fair, we are creating a virtual livestock showmanship contest! We understand that 2020 has been challenging and oftentimes disappointing for our youth. Many of the annual experiences needed to be canceled… Read More
Paperwork to do: September 1, 2020 started a new 4-H year. Please make sure to sign up in 4-H online to enroll in Glades County 4-H. https://v2.4honline.com/ Returning families do not need to create a new profile. Profiles… Read More
What is Livestock Judging? Livestock judging is the evaluation of an animal’s characteristics and making a comparison to other animals and the ideal standard of that particular class (Thayne, 2011). So, how do we evaluate animals and why… Read More
National 4-H Week is celebrated across the country each year during the first full week in October. This year that will be October 4th through the 10th, and the theme is #Opportunity4All. The 4-H program is indeed a… Read More
We are constantly trying to improve our lives and find simple ways to be happier. Let’s take a look at the 4-H pledge and see how we can all apply it to our lives, whether we are involved… Read More
Shelby McDonald COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Alliance of Therapy Dogs COUNTY OF 4-H PARTICIPATION: Hillsborough YEARS SPENT IN 4-H: 4 Shelby’s experience as a member in the Patchwork 4-H Club more than a decade ago fostered a lifelong passion. Today,… Read More
Backyard Poultry Basics Online Course Looking to get started with raising backyard chickens or just trying to learn more? This course offers a beginners guide to raising chickens for eggs and covers topics such as breed selection, housing,… Read More
Hoofing It 4-H Club, is a Seminole County 4-H club consisting of youth participating in the 4-H horse program. Horse clubs typically meet once a month at a local barn to discuss topics related to equine science. However,… Read More
For families and 4-H, August means back-to-school time. The new 4-H program year begins on September 1. A Virtual Beginning in September Throughout Florida, Extension faculty have been working with program volunteers to develop plans for safely offering… Read More
Rain Rot Rain rot can be a real pain in Florida due to consistent wet conditions. Learn how to battle it here! Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here!
