It’s time for our 4-H clubs to start the new 4-H year. If your 4-H club took time off for the summer break the first club meeting can be a little crazy. Everyone will want to catch up and share their summer adventure stories. Why not take ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthOut of the mouths of babes: "4-H brought me closer to my grandfather." - 9th grade 4-H member "I have developed a better work ethic and communications skills." - 9th grade 4-H member "4-H has taught me leadership and commitment that I can ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthYou are making a difference: Studies done with 4-H youth show adults in their 4-H clubs make them feel important (65%) and listen to them (64%). (Perkins & Butterfield, 1999). That’s ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthThe out-of-school hours constitute the biggest single block of time in the life of a young adolescent (Council on Adolescent Development, 1992). What are they doing with it? With ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthIn 2001, Kirk Astroth and George Haynes of Montana State University published research which found the following: Compared to other youth, 4-H youth are more likely to: Succeed in school, getting more A's than other kids Be involved ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthThe countodown is on to the first session of our Make a Difference Mondays Volunteer Training Series. We are just one week away from our first session! This session is going to be great for all volunteers interested in leading a 4-H club. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthFrom the sand to the ocean, camp to the pool, water parks to the playground - summer usually means high-energy for kids enjoying time off from school. It's a good idea to keep on hand a stash of cooling, nutritious snacks to satisfy ferocious ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthThe National Association of Extension 4-H Agents has awarded the 4-H agents in the Northwest Extension District of Florida their national award for Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism. This award is given to the agent or group of agents who show(s) ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthIt’s summer time finally, and our kids are glad to be out of school, but it won’t be long before they are bored and itching for some fun. I’ve put together a boredom buster that you can use at home, in 4-H club meetings, 4-H school ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthThe team of 4-H Extension Agents in the Northwest District of Florida are very excited to be launching our Volunteering in the Panhandle Facebook page and Twitter feed. Please like us, follow us, or check in every so often. We will ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth