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Tractor Supply’s 4-H Paper Clover Campaign

by Jasi Romero
December 23, 2024

Empowering Polk County Youth The Tractor Supply Company’s 4-H Paper Clover Campaign is a vital initiative that supports youth development across the nation. With 90% of donations remaining in the state where they are raised, the program ensures ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Camp, 4-H Youth Development, Campaign, Clubs, Featured Hot Topic, Florida, Fundraiser, Leadership, Paper Clover, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polk County Youth, Tractor Supply, Tractor Supply Paper Clover, UF-IFAS, Youth, Youth Development

From Learning to Teaching: The Journey of Creating Educational Posters

by ambernorris
October 24, 2024

It is that time of year again to start thinking about a topic for our fair educational posters. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do we do educational posters"? There are two very good answers for this question. Why educational posters The ... READ MORE

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Tags: 4-H, 4-H Project, Anorris, Communication, Education, Florida State Fair Agriculture, Leadership, Life Skills, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Youth

New 4-H Year, New Goals: Making the Best Better with SMART Goals

by ambernorris
September 18, 2024

The beginning of a new year is always the perfect time to reflect on past 4-H year and set new goals to truly “make the best better”. Making your goals SMART can help you outline exactly what needs to be done to achieve success. We ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Goals, Leadership, Life Skills, SMART Goal, Youth

Natural Resources Leadership Institute welcomes interim director

by Megan Winslow
September 9, 2024

As members of the 24th UF/IFAS Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) cohort begin trekking across the state this fall, they do so under the stewardship of a new leader, the first in a decade. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: Communication, Conflict Management, Conservation, Endangered Species, Environment, Environmental, Fellows, Fellowship, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jonathan Dain, Joy Hazell, Leadership, Megan Winslow, Natural Resources, Natural Resources Leadership Institute, NRLI, Policy Decisions, Stacie Greco, Training, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water Quality

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

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