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Exciting Updates for the 4-H Horticultural ID Contest

by hckent
June 15, 2017

Horticulture is one of our state's leading industries, and for decades, the 4-H Horticulture ID contest has helped youth learn about this industry and demonstrate mastery of horticultural identification skills. Even if a youth does not pursue ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Events And Activities, Horticulture Identification, Horticulture Judging, Judging Teams, Panhandle 4-H, Plant Sciences, Volunteer Resources, Workforce Preparation

4-H Alumnae Reconnect through Love of Horses

by Melanie
April 24, 2017

Russell and Julie McMillian both grew up in Gulf County and together have established a thriving business based on their love of horses. They now own a small farm in Dalkeith, just south of Wewahitchka, and their business Rockin’ M Ranch, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Alumni, 4-H Clubs, 4-H Congress, Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Camp, Citizenship And Leadership, Communication, County And District Events, Demonstrations, Environmental Sciences, Essential Elements Of 4-H, Fair, Horses, Panhandle 4-H, Plant Sciences, Service Learning, Volunteer Resources, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers

Judging Teams Grow Workforce Skills

by hckent
September 16, 2016

For parents who want their child to be prepared for the 21st century workforce, participating in a 4-H judging team may be the answer. Several universities have recently published studies on the impacts 4-H judging teams have had on workforce ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Alumni, 4-H Events And Activities, Alumni, Fair, Horticulture Judging, Life Skills, Panhandle 4-H, Plant Sciences, Workfoce Preparation, Workforce Preparation

“From Seed to Plate” – Youth Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor

by Melanie
May 22, 2015

Did you know that something as simple as a garden can help youth not only learn to love vegetables, but also improve their science scores? Fifth-graders at Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka Elementary Schools experienced the benefits of gardening ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Science, Food And Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, Master Gardener, Panhandle 4-H, Plant Sciences, Schools, Science, Volunteer

4-H Volunteer Grows Confidence through Gardening Project

by brooks15
May 15, 2015

Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With 4-H volunteers, Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development, and UF IFAS Extension all in a row! School gardens have become the perfect avenue to implement experiential learning. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Club Group Activities, 4-H Gardening Project, Food And Nutrition, Master Gardener, Panhandle 4-H, Plant Sciences, School Garden, Schools, Volunteer, Volunteer Spotlight

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