Tag: Youth Development

Classroom Snapshots: Foundations of Youth Development

by Jessica Alday
April 22, 2026

It's the Monday after Spring Break, and while many students may choose to extend their vacation, the students in Dr. Kate Fletcher's Foundations of Youth Development course (FYC3201) are ready for their morning class. Students greet each ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Classroom Snapshots, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, FYC3201, FYCS, Service Learning, Youth Development

A Prevention Scientist’s Journey to Address Teens’ Mental Health Online

by Jessica Alday
March 20, 2026

Josie Bryan is a Doctoral Candidate in Youth Development and Family Sciences (YDFS) in the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS). She conducts prevention science research that tries to understand teens' mental health ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Archive, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Digital Media, Mental Health, Prevention Science, Social Media, Youth Development, Youth Development And Family Sciences

This prevention science researcher studies youth right alongside them

by Jessica Alday
March 20, 2026

Erin Vines is a doctoral candidate in the Youth Development and Family Science (YDFS) program at the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS). She conducts research on youth and families experiencing adversity. She focuses ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Archive, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Parental Incarceration, Prevention Science, Youth Development, Youth Development And Family Sciences, Youth Participatory Action Research

Tales from UF in Ireland: Two Students Share Their Experience

by Jessica Alday
March 20, 2026

On the river between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay lies the city of Galway, Ireland. Known for its colorful buildings and whimsical artists, every year, Galway hosts a cohort of students passionate about service-learning through UF in Galway & ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Archive, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, FYCS, Service Learning, Study Abroad, UF In Ireland, Youth Development

Brevard County 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction

by gwhitworth
March 18, 2026

When and Where Join Brevard County 4-H for our annual 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction on April 17-18th, 2026. The UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office in Cocoa will be hosting the fair at 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926. This event ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Fair, Life Skills, Youth Development

What is a Nassau County 4-H member?

by Kelsey Irvine
January 12, 2026

Here in Nassau County 4-H, we do more than do “things”. We create intentional and impactful programs for our county’s youth through cooperative opportunities, events, contests, clubs, and more. Being a member here means you’re part ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Member, 4-H Memberships, Clubs, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Youth, Youth Development

Empowering Youth Through 4-H: A Journey of Collaboration and Growth

by Daniel Gonzalez
October 15, 2025

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Earlier this academic year, I reached out to agricultural educators in Palm Beach County with a vision to expand our 4-H programs and provide more opportunities for youth development. The response was overwhelmingly positive, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: 4-H Programs, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Career Exploration, College Tours, Community Collaboration, FAMU, Ffa, Field Trips, Hands On Learning, Palm Beach County, Scholarships, STEM Education, Student Engagement, UF-IFAS, Youth Development

Making the Best Better Since 1976

by elonnberg
October 9, 2025

A Sense of Place and Community Through 4-H Elva Farrell's Impact on Sarasota County 4-H and the Community Have you ever wondered what shapes us into who we are, what defines us and the world around us? It does not just come from the where ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Club, Organization, Pgm_4H, Volunteer, Youth, Youth Development

Manners Matter: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Kind Kids

by gwhitworth
October 3, 2025

When I was a child, and even as I grew into adulthood, my mom would always say, “Mind your manners” as I headed out the door. It was her gentle way of reminding me to represent myself well, to be respectful, and to make good choices. She ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Brevard County, Youth, Youth Development

Building Stronger Bonds: Team Building Skills in 4-H Clubs

by Tycee Prevatt
September 22, 2025

The essence of every thriving 4-H club is rooted in the principles of cohesion, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Within each 4-H club, the focal point lies in nurturing essential team-building proficiencies, facilitating personal ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers,
Tags: 4-H, Meeting, Team Building, Youth Development

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