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Leadership Lessons from the Soccer Field: Moving Forward by Going Backward and Slowing Down to Move Faster

by Kevin Camm
August 8, 2024

Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to host three Manchester City coaches for a soccer clinic at our office. Manchester City had just played Barcelona in Orlando the night before and when Manchester City tours, they have a program that ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H & Youth, Community Resource Development, Leadership, Manchester City, Ocextension, Soccer

Celebrating Our Achievements – A Look Back at 2023

by Kevin Camm
July 30, 2024

I want to take an opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing things we accomplished together at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County last year. 2023 was full of challenges, growth, and lots of successes. We have continued to change ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Ocextension

Be Hurricane Ready: Tips for 4-H members and their Pets

by ambernorris
July 26, 2024

It is that time a year that we are mindful of being prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes.  Here are some essential steps4-Hers can take to prepare for natural disasters, particularly when they have animal projects. Take a look ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Disaster Preparation, Leadership, Life Skills, UF IFAS Extension, Youth

Bikes Can Build Relationships

by ambernorris
June 27, 2024

  Grab your helmet and let’s go for a bike ride.  Summertime is an opportunity to get out and get a little exercise.  Riding bikes is a fantastic way to spend time and build relationships with family and friends. Biking can activate ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Project, Ambernorris, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Youth

Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Leadership Council

by ambernorris
March 6, 2024

  What is a County Council? The 4-H Program utilizes many opportunities to provide educational experiences for youth. The 4-H Council at a county, district, and/or state levels is one of these tools. Hillsborough County Council is ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Civics, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Youth

Preparing 4-H Youth to be Tomorrow’s Leaders – Communication Skills Vol 2

by ambernorris
January 23, 2024

Welcome to Volume 2!  Congratulations on nailing down a topic for your presentation. Now comes the important work.  It is time to break the topic into three main ideas and write a paragraph for each. After you finish writing each section, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Youth

Preparing 4-H Youth to be tomorrow’s Leaders – Communication Skills Vol 1

by ambernorris
December 18, 2023

Florida 4-H prioritizes the development of communication, higher-order thinking, and appreciation of differences as essential workforce skills. Are you asking yourself, how do we even start this process? If so keep reading. Hillsborough ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Youth
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UF/IFAS names new director of Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

by Tory Moore
April 21, 2023

UF/IFAS professor Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski will begin her role as director of the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center on August 1. As director, Pelz-Stelinski will lead faculty, staff and students at the Apopka research center. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Director, Leadership, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, MREC, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center
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The Wakulla County 4-H Podcast Series Launches with Episodes Featuring Local Leaders & 4-H Stories

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
December 13, 2022

Wakulla County 4-H members have started a podcast.  For the first few episodes, members have interviewed adults who were 4-H members in their youth. Special thanks to community partner Doug Apple of Wave 94.  Wave 94 has aired the podcast ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Leadership, Podcast

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