Our hearts are with those impacted by Hurricane Michael. UF/IFAS Extension faculty are working to compile lists of recovery resources. The Agriculture and Natural Resources list provides recovery resources for farms. The Hurricane Recovery Resource list provides resources for… Read More
PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael October 22, 2018 To be read on the air or issued in print. After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or… Read More
Always supervise children closely around water. Photo credit, Marie Arick Do you have firm water safety practices? Are you a strong swimmer? Do you know Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Each May, as the temperature rises, the gravitation to… Read More
4-H offers many opportunities for youth to develop life skills that will serve them well into adulthood. In April, there were several campaigns designed to teach our young people the value of leadership and service to others through… Read More
“Saluting the hardworking volunteers of 4-H.” Jackson 4-H volunteer club leader Terri Hardin wears many hats. From working with youth at Golson Elementary School to working on her family ranch in Grand Ridge, Terri is one busy lady! … Read More
Jackson 4-H would like to thank Mrs. Lesia Andrews and Farm Credit for their donations in support of our District II 4-H Global Youth Service Day project. Youth from around the world are working together on the… Read More
National Volunteer Week April 15-21 #FL4HVOL Without volunteers, hundreds of organizations could not continue to exist. 4-H is no exception! We rely on thousands of volunteers to provide educational programs to youth all over the world. In Jackson… Read More
Jackson 4-H will join with other counties in our District on April 21st to participate in Global Youth Service Day! We will be preparing Disaster Preparedness bags with personal hygiene items, such as the ones shown above. This… Read More
Are you at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes? The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) annual Diabetes Alert Day is Tuesday, March 27, promoting awareness of Type 2 Diabetes and challenging people… Read More
Importance of Breakfast Why is skipping breakfast so bad? For many, the morning rush promotes the ‘grab and go’ method of breakfast, which tends to lean toward less nutritious choices. Even worse are those that completely skip… Read More
