Tag: hobbies

A Full-Circle Moment: From Curious Kid to Extension Agent

by morganyoder
August 27, 2026

Did you know that youth who participate in organized group activities often develop a stronger sense of belonging, greater confidence, and leadership skills that can positively influence their future? I can personally attest to that. Recently, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #lifestyles, 4-H, Agriculture, Brevard County, Careers, Future, Hobbies, Personalities, Values, Youth, Youth Development

Careers Beyond Titles

by Gayle Whitworth
June 16, 2026

Co-written by Angelika Keene What Do You Want to Do? One of the first questions adults ask students is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It sounds simple, but for many people, it feels overwhelming. The problem is that we often ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #lifestyles, Careers, Future, Hobbies, Personalities, Values, Youth

Backpacking 101: Learn to Backpack in May 2023

by Shannon Carnevale
January 1, 2023

This May, join us for a two-day beginner backpacking class! This two-day workshop (Tuesday and Thursday evening) will teach participants all about the basic skills required to go backpacking in Florida's backcountry. This workshop ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Hobbies, Recreation, Shannon Carnevale, Wilderness Ethics

UF survey: Florida tropical fish farmers bring state $172 million in sales

by Brad Buck
April 13, 2022

Through a first-of-its kind survey, UF/IFAS has shown that tropical fish farmers bring over $172 million in sales to Florida’s economy. The $172 million reflects the sales of fish by members of the Florida Tropical Fish Farmers Association ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation
Tags: Covid19, Craig Watson, Farm-gate Value, Florida Tropical Fish Farmers Association, Hobbies, Imports, Pandemic, Pet Shops, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Tropical Fish, Tropical Fish Farming, Tropical Fish Sales

Youth and Video Games

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 28, 2015

From instant messaging classmates to researching on the Internet, today’s youth are increasingly using electronic media for many different purposes. Youth also use electronics recreationally through activities such as downloading music and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Activities, Archive, Children, Family Hot Topic, Gaming, Hobbies, Teens And Youth, Video Games, Youth, Youth Development

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