The availability of a person’s next meal or just food, in general, can vary due to access, availability, and income. This may occur for a short period or longer which can result in a lack of the nutrition bodies need to prevent health consequences. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Are you frustrated that with all the energy and money devoted to your yard, you still have patchy turfgrass or weed spots? Or you are spending too much money to keep your grass green? Did you know... it all starts with irrigation! In this ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Urban Agriculture is part of a local food system where food is produced within an urban area and marketed to consumers within that area. According to U.S. EPA, urban agriculture can contribute to the revitalization of abandoned or underutilized ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, Water
The Lake County 4-H Program uses a variety of approaches to provide educational experiences for youth, one of those experiences is the 4-H Lake County Council. Officers in the 4-H Lake County Council are elected 4-H members who meet, discuss, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
The 4-H Lake County Council worked tirelessly this Monday to provide Lake County 4-H members with an awesome holiday extravaganza. The 2018-2019 Lake County 4-H theme is: 4-H Around the World and will provide information pertaining to other ... READ MORE
Category: Events
August 25, 2018 from 10am to 2pm. The 2018-2019 4-H Kick-off Party starts the upcoming 4-H year showcasing Lake County’s 4-H clubs. It is an interactive event with a scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting, and family oriented activities. This ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, EventsStar Wars Science June 5-7, 2018 Lake County 4-H will be hosting a Jedi Master event. This day camp is open to Jedi/4-H youth in grades 3-6. During Star Wars Science Camp, youth will explore extraterrestrial experiments to provide participants ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, EventsThe Lake County Fair offers many opportunities for 4-H youth. This year the fair will be held on April 5th to April 14th. There are many components to the fair with youth participating in multiple, unique experiences. The following are all ways ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
Do you want to limit your intake of sodium but don’t know how? Too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. On average, Americans consume 3,400 milligrams or more of sodium per day. The American Heart ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The Lake County Events Day will be held at the Lake County Extension Office on February 24, 2018. What is County Events? County Events Day is an excellent opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their knowledge on a topic of their choice. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events