As our region grows, we observe impacts of climate change such as an increase in days with extreme heat conditions, number and intensity of storms and hurricanes, and water shortages. This brings to light how important our actions are in response ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Work & Life
In the past decade, there has been a large increase in the number of sustainability jobs, with demand for sustainability employees growing 8% in the past two years1. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability, many fields are ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
If you’ve planted milkweed (Asclepias spp.) for the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), passionvine (Passiflora incarnata or other native Passiflora spp.) for Gulf fritillaries (Agraulis vanillae), or added nectar flowers to bring in swallowtails ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeActivity Guides UF/IFAS File Photo: Smather's Archives This holiday ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
UF/IFAS Photo by Cat Wofford Fall Fun for our 4-H Families In the context of 4-H, fall is an important time. A time of harvest for our hard-working ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
By the time of mid-June, I had the privilege of touring a farm owned by the Sarasota County School District. Forty acres of land, and right in the center of suburbia, this farm serves to be one of the last examples of old Sarasota, Florida. Kate ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Hailey Jones Hailey Jones is the current agriculture teacher at Southeast High School in Bradenton, FL and recent graduate of the University of Florida. She attended college from 2022-25 and majored in agricultural education and communication. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Ashley Worsham Ashley Worsham is the volunteer leader of Action Clovers 2.0 in Sarasota 4-H. She started with 4-H as a child in the Midwest. Her passion for 4-H stayed with her and she became reconnected as an adult. Now, she is one of Sarasota ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Photo Credit to kagysjewelrybox.com Steve Kagy Steve Kagy, a local business owner of Kagy’s Jewelry Box, is a Sarasota native and pillar of what makes 4-H in Sarasota ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Alumni Survey During my time as Sarasota's 4-H intern, I wanted to engage with all levels of 4-H. So, I created a survey to assess the experiences of 4-H alumni. If you click the photo below, you will find a website that goes over their answers. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension