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Teens Find a Place to Learn and Lead in Wakulla 4-H

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
August 2, 2022

Wakulla 4-H offers a variety of activities geared to teen interests.  Teen 4-H members can explore career options, develop leadership skills, and engage in hands-on learning experiences.  Over eight weeks this summer, 18 teens contributed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Leadership, Tailgating, Teens, Volunteering
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Mental Fitness…and GAINS

by Kevin Camm
June 1, 2022

I had two “A-HA” moments the other day from one of our Extension Agents. Jana Anderson, Family Consumer Sciences Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, was teaching our team about personal wellness and challenging us to be more active ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

4-H Supports Future Leaders

by Melinda Souers
April 28, 2022

Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program Those of us who work with children are privileged to have a “sneak preview” of future leaders in development. This past week, I was able to glimpse a sample of these future leaders as Orange County 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Events
Tags: #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Communication Skills, Future Leaders, Leadership, Life Skills, Ocextension, Orange County, Public Speaking, Youth

Public Speaking: Getting beyond the fear through the three P’s

by Melinda Souers
January 21, 2022

A Common Fear We have all heard the statistics regarding the fear of public speaking. Surveys typically indicate that between 72-75% of the population fears public speaking. While there are a lucky few that do not experience the anxiety associated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events
Tags: #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Leadership, Life Skills, Ocextension, Public Speaking, Youth

Leading with Gratitude (Part 1)

by Kevin Camm
August 19, 2021

When I was younger, my grandmother taught me the importance of saying "thank you." She always waited for me to say “thank you,” driving the importance home. Learning those two simple words at a young age was so influential. Not only did ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Conflict Management, Gratitude, Leadership, Ocextension, Professional Development

Leading with Gratitude (Part 2)

by Kevin Camm
August 18, 2021

To recap last week’s blog: As leaders, we need to stop and look back at how we got to where we are quite often. We need to shake off the discomfort and say “thank you” to the folks that helped along the way, whether they shared a talent, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Community Resource Development, Conflict Management, Gratitude, Leadership, Ocextension, Professional Development
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Building Experiences Beyond the Classroom through Agriculture Future of America

by Meredith Oglesby
June 10, 2021

Student success is cultivated through learning, networking and exploring interests, often extending beyond the classroom. Agriculture Future of America (AFA) provides students opportunities to apply what they have learned in the classroom, gain ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Afa, Agriculture Future Of America, Board Of Directors, Leadership, Student Opportunities, VP Promise

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