Just as this year’s Class 25 Fellows graduate, the UF/IFAS Extension Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) has more to celebrate as Joy Hazell is named permanent director after spending more than a year as interim. “I’m ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
In Polk County 4-H, many youth begin their agricultural journey in the barn, but agriculture extends far beyond the show ring. Programs like Florida 4-H Legislature introduce youth to another side of agriculture by connecting leadership, civic ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Professor and Chair Dr. Lisa House has been recognized as a 2026 Fellow - the highest honor of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Long Term Involvement in AAEA AAEA fellows ... READ MORE
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Co-Design for Participatory Action Research in Agriculture: A Practical Guide for Extension John Diaz and Ysabel Polanco. This is the third article in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) series that explores the co-design phase of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, and Paul Monaghan. This publication is for Extension agents and the stakeholders they partner with in urban forestry, parks ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
What if your next online bid could help youths discover their future, earn a coveted spot at a leadership camp or learn a new STEM skill that could change the world? This fall, your holiday shopping can do just that. UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
When some people hear the word “agriculture,” they envision cows and plows, but you can pursue many careers in the field, as Citrus County high school students learned. The 2nd Annual Expanding Agriculture: Workforce Seminar opened with ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Work & Life
Strong and thriving communities foster leadership skills in their youth population by preparing them for their future roles and empowering them to make meaningful contributions today and in the future. Whether they have children or not, people ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
What began as a middle school hobby has grown into a life-shaping journey for Noah Pearson, a young man whose dedication to 4-H and the Shotgun Club has left a lasting mark on his community and beyond. Noah joined the 4-H Shotgun Club ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Work & Life
UF/IFAS leadership has selected Heather Kent to lead the Northwest Extension District as interim director. Kent, based at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna, most recently served as a regional specialized Florida 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension