Category: 4-H & Youth

Back-to-School with Calves and Cowboys

by cclarson
July 22, 2025

The supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy Nutrition, Environment, Livestock, School, SFBF, Youth

Inside the Capitol: Youth Voices from 4-H Legislature in Tallahassee

by Marissa Alexander
July 8, 2025

Every summer, Florida 4-H members travel to the state Capitol in Tallahassee to take part in something truly unique called 4-H Legislature. For one exciting week, they step into the roles of senators, representatives, lobbyists, and party leaders. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension

From Cow to Carton: 4-H Youth Dive into Dairy

by Marissa Alexander
June 23, 2025

Hardee County 4-H launched its summer programs with a flavorful start at Dairy Camp. The day began at Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City, Florida. Youth participants took an immersive journey through the dairy process—from barn to bottle. The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Florida, UF/IFAS

Curso en linea: Manejo de Aves de Corral en Florida

by Jonael Bosques
May 18, 2023

Florida es uno de los estados con regulaciones mas estrictas del Sur de Estados Unidos. Debido a su rápida urbanización y cantidad de areas residenciales, varios gobiernos han desarrollado regulaciones que limitan el uso de dichas parcelas ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agricultura, Agriculture, Aves, Espanol, Florida, Gallina, Pollo, Pollos, Residencial, Spanish

Seguridad en el Huerto

by Jose Zayas
March 28, 2019

¡Llego la Primavera! La humanidad desde sus comienzos ha tenido que proveerse de sus necesidades básicas para mantenerse vivo. El albergue y el alimento es una de las necesidades más importantes. En estos momentos de crisis que vive ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Gardening, UF/IFAS

Safety in the Garden

by Jose Zayas
March 28, 2019

Spring is here: Let us talk about Gardens in the school or at home. Humanity from the beginning has had to provide itself with basic needs to stay alive. Shelter and food are one of the most important needs. In these moments of crisis that ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Garden, UF/IFAS

Gardening in Hardee County 4-H

by Marissa Alexander
August 22, 2018

Gardening Continues in Hardee County 4-H Vegetable gardening is not for the faint of heart. Our 4-H youth had a tough run at it this year. We started with eighteen youth members, ages 8-14, in late February who wanted to participate ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension

Hardee County 4-H Summer Camp

by Marissa Alexander
August 22, 2018

Summer Camping with Hardee County 4-H Hardee County 4-H youth members were busy in the month of July. We had two exciting and busy summer camps planned this year. For the first week, camp was located at the Extension Office and the youth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension

Hardee County’s 4-H Archery Club, Hot Shots Receives Two 1st Place Titles

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 29, 2018

Hardee County's 4-H Archery Club, Hot Shots Receives Two 1st Place Titles Hardee County’s new archery club, Hot Shots took home two 1st place titles over the weekend at Easton Newberry Sport Complex in Newberry, Florida. One of the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum

4-H Youth Provide Hurricane Relief to Puerto Rico

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 20, 2017

Hurricane Maria has devastated the country of Puerto Rico. It has been a month since Hurricane Maria made landfall. Today, 82% of families are still without power and over 50% are still without basic necessities. Here in Hardee County, our community ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension

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