Category: 4-H & Youth

Future Leaders Shine at Indian River 4-H County Events

by Morgan Moran
February 4, 2025

The recent Indian River 4-H County Events held on February 1, 2025, was a spectacular showcase of youth talent, hard work, and dedication. This competitive event, open to all 4-H members in the county aged 8-18, provided an excellent platform ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Public Speaking, Demonstrations, Events, Indian River 4-H, Indian River County Extension, Youth Development

The 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge – October 1-31, 2023

by Yvonne Florian
September 28, 2023

UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County is excited to begin our fall Peanut Butter Challenge 2023! Indian River County Extension staff are hoping to foster a little friendly "collection competition" among our Indian River County 4-H clubs ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops
Tags: Peanut Butter Challenge, Peanut Butter Recipes

The Benefits of Working While Attending High School or College

by Olivia Zugay
August 11, 2023

As a student, whether in high school or college, taking on a part-time job can bring about various advantages. It can help you acquire valuable experience in a particular field, augment your savings, or cover your living expenses. Earning money ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, , Work & Life
Tags: College Employment, Financials, High School Employment, Jobs, Work Experience

August: Kids Eat Right Month!

by Kaitlyn McCarty
August 10, 2023

Written by Hailey Peirce and edited by Kaitlyn McCarty When considering the month of August, we often think of warm weather and kids returning to school. But did you know that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics also designates ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Tags: 4-H, Healthy Eating, Indian River 4-H, Indian River County

4-H Public Speaking – An Essential Life Skill

by Kaitlyn McCarty
June 20, 2023

4-H Public Speaking School Enrichment Program The Florida 4-H public speaking program is one of the school enrichment programs 4-H offers. In Indian River County, the 4-H public speaking program is offered to 4th and 5th-grade students. Teachers ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Public Speaking, Life Skills

How to Add Fun to Your Required Summer Reading

by Olivia Zugay
June 7, 2023

Required summer reading can often be a total snooze fest, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out the ideas listed here to find inspiration on making reading those required books more fun. Use It to Boost Your Annual Reading Goals If ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Book Club, Book Club, Books, Kids And Books, Reading, Summer Reading

2023 4-H Area South Horse Show

by Kaitlyn McCarty
May 1, 2023

The Florida 4-H Horse Program - Area South The Florida 4-H Horse Program hosts Area Horse Shows for different regions in Florida (North, South, East, and West). The Area South horse show is composed of 18 Southern Florida counties: Broward, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Horse Show, Indian River County

Holiday Baking with Children

by Kaitlyn McCarty
December 22, 2022

Written By: Samantha Walter-Cano for Kaitlyn McCarty With the holiday season in full swing, what’s better than enjoying fresh baked goods with your family? Making them yourself! Baking during the holiday season can be the perfect ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Youth

Bat Appreciation Month – For Kids!

by Kaitlyn McCarty
October 26, 2022

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano for Kaitlyn McCarty With the scary season around the corner, let's talk about the animal with its infamous reputation for being one the spookiest around: the bat. When talking about bats, words like ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Indian River, Indian River 4-H

2021 Indian River County Peanut Butter Challenge: What a Success!

by Olivia Zugay
September 14, 2022

The 2021 Peanut Butter Challenge was a tight race to the finish line as our 4-H clubs competed to bring in the most pounds. It was most certainly a race, but not a challenge this year, for the University of Florida Institute for Food ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Peanut Association, Florida Peanut Growers, Food Drive, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, The Florida Peanut Producers Association, Treasure Coast Food Bank, UF/IFAS Extension In The Community

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