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Wakulla 4-H Poultry Science Program Provides Hands on Learning for Local Youth

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
March 9, 2025

From Practice to Poultry Perfection Wakulla 4-H hosted the annual Poultry Perfection Workshop on Saturday, March 1. Youth from Wakulla, Gulf, Jefferson, and Gadsden counties spent the morning demonstrating their poultry science knowledge ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Curriculum, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Avian Influenza, Backyard Chickens, Bird Flu, Chick Chain, Classrooms, Embryology, Poultry, Schools

Florida 4-H Public Speaking, powered by FPL, Seminole County Contest

by Karen Henry
May 15, 2022

Florida 4-H Public Speaking program, powered by FPL Buckle Up! We are going on a road trip! We are also going to learn about the benefits of space exploration, self-confidence, PHOF, why no sleep, and quitting passions. All of these were ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #4hpublicspeaking, #FPLCares, #KarenHenry, #publicspeaking, #scps, Communication, Schools

Florida 4-H Public Speaking In-School Program Teaches Youth Speech Skills

by Samantha Murray
January 12, 2021

Americans fear public speaking more than death. The comedian Jerry Seinfeld joked that “People would rather die than give the eulogy.” Have no fear! Sixth grade youth in Seminole County have the opportunity to learn skills and gain confidence ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Karen Henry, Learning, Public Speaking, Schools, Speech Competition

St. Johns County – A Great Place to Live

by Tim Wilson
November 13, 2019

St. Johns County is a great place to live. We have a diverse agricultural clientele that produce livestock, crops and commercial horticulture. We have over 33,632 total acres of farmland on 188 farms. Agriculture and related industries generate ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Health, Schools

Another Successful Year of 4-H Public Speaking!

by Gus Koerner
May 22, 2019

On May 21, 2019, the 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest Winners Recognized by the Brevard County, Board of County Commissioners. The 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program is sponsored by 4-H and Tropicana. 4-H and Tropicana both maintain ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Public Speaking, Schools, Tropicana, Youth

Shopping Trip to the Grocery Store

by Whitney Elmore
May 18, 2017

The parents at Gulfside Elementary had the opportunity to go on a grocery store tour this week after recently doing a trip for Lacoochee Elementary. One of the fun things about the tours is that, at the end, after going through all the five ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Challenge, Family Nutrition Program, Food, Fruits, Grocery Store, Healthy, Management, Meals, Money, MyPlate, Produce, Schools, Vegetables

Packing a Healthy School Lunch

by Melanie Taylor
September 11, 2015

Packing the kids’ lunches for school means you know which nutritious foods they are eating. Here are some budget-friendly, creative ideas to keep kids happy and healthy at lunchtime. Make a “Smarter” Sandwich: While some kids prefer ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Disease Prevention, Family, Family Friendly Recipies, Family Relationships, Food And Nutrition, Health And Safety, Healthy Lifestyles, Panhandle 4-H, Parent Resources, Schools, Tips For Parents

4-H Opportunities at School

by hckent
August 21, 2015

For more than 100 years, 4-H clubs have been (and still are) the backbone of our youth development program. But did you know that 4-H also provides opportunities for youth to participate in programs during and after school? Not all youth have ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Afterschool, 4-H School Enrichment, 4-H Science, Citizenship And Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, Panhandle 4-H, Schools, Volunteers

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

by Melanie Taylor
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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