The State Land Judging Contest was held in early April in Manatee County. Thirty-eight FFA and 4-H teams from across the state competed, with 23 teams in the FFA high school division, 12 teams in the FFA middle school division, and three Manatee ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo & UF Intern Abraham Cuadrado Did you know that 15% of the world’s food is grown in urban areas? From backyard community gardens to vacant lots along highways ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. This is our final installment of the series in which ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
UF/IFAS Extension owes much of its success in community outreach and horticulture education to the invaluable contributions of the Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Program. From providing assistance in the Plant Clinic to conducting classes countywide, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. In this edition, we are transitioning from the 4-H Essential ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series, where we discuss each of the 4-H Essential Elements and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Citizen scientists help preserve seagrasses in the Panhandle and Southwest Florida through a program called Eyes on Seagrass, which now has a dedicated webpage where potential volunteers can learn more. The efforts of the people who give ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
As dedicated 4-H club leaders, the journey towards creating meaningful experiences for our youth is an ongoing commitment. One crucial aspect of this journey involves taking a moment to reflect on the past year's achievements and challenges. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
4-H volunteers contribute significantly to a 4-H member's growth and development. When working with 4-H members, it's imperative to consider their age and use age-appropriate activities that align with their developmental stage. This strategic ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series, where we discuss each of the 4-H Essential Elements and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,