Are you still looking for fun activities for your kids to do over the summer? UF/IFAS Extension Orange County 4-H has solutions for you! Each summer we offer two 5 day long half-day camps for kids ages 8-12, as well as one half-day camp for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events
The collaboration between the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation Division is making a tangible difference in the lives of underserved youth in Duval County.The dedication ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
WHAT: How do you capture the attention of youth, so they embrace environmentally friendly habits? How do you engage them in adopting sustainable best practices that will grow with them? You introduce food into the picture and engage all their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
What is a County Council? The 4-H Program utilizes many opportunities to provide educational experiences for youth. The 4-H Council at a county, district, and/or state levels is one of these tools. Hillsborough County Council is ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Writing a buyer's letter is important to completing a successful swine or beef project. It is not as intimidating or stressful as it may seem and can be accomplished in a few steps. Here are a few steps to help you along the way: Introduction: Begin ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
For better or for worse, the Internet has had profound effects on the ways that people connect. When I was younger, face-to-face interactions and phone calls with peers I saw at school or extracurricular activities largely shaped the landscape ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, 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. 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
Support the next Generation of Leaders – Volunteer to Judge 4-H Exhibits and Presentations Have you considered how you might be able to guide the next generation? If so, the Orange County 4-H Program has some opportunities for you to help ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, EventsWelcome to Volume 2! Congratulations on nailing down a topic for your presentation. Now comes the important work. It is time to break the topic into three main ideas and write a paragraph for each. After you finish writing each section, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
About Hunter Safety I've taught hunter safety for the Florida Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) since 2008. In the class I teach, which is the online completion class, we review safety, laws, and regulations, and significant ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Wildlife