“Look, cows!”, the young child exclaims to her parents as they walk through the livestock exhibits at the agricultural fair. Her eyes are wide with excitement as she asks if she, too, can raise a cow. As her parents search for a response, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Everybody knows about qualities of a great leader: confidence, integrity, commitment, strength, wisdom, courage. We recognize them when we see them. These are the people who win elections or are the presidents of companies. They receive awards, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Most Extension Professionals across the nation have been using Zoom for years now. But even we had to learn new things during this pandemic. There are a few basics that you need to know when it comes to using Zoom for our meetings. Creating ... READ MORE
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Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone in ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Q: What in the world is "gleaning"? A: An excellent way for 4-H youth to make a difference in their communities! The Problem: According to the USDA's Economic Research Service, in 2010 food loss and waste at the retail and consumer levels ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersPress release by Liz Southers The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Martin County Is Proud To Announce Our New 4-H Agent, Natalie Parkell. June 28, 2018- Stuart, FL The University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS ExtensionRESOLUTION . . . ‘the mental state or quality of being resolved or resolute; firmness of purpose'. I like that definition! Normally one would think of the common definition ‘to make a firm resolution to [not] do something.’ The word ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Information for the 2017-2018 4-H year membership enrollments and fees. 4HOnline enrollments and payments go live for the new 4-H year on August 17, 2017. This system is used to keep track of all youth and volunteers that are involved with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
As the summer draws to a close and the new school year begins, that can only mean one thing... the new 4-H year is coming! Did you know that adults play many critical roles in 4-H? These roles apply not only to parents, but to all community ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
What is “STEAM”? Science, technology, engineering, agriculture (or art!), and math! It is important that youth have opportunities to engage in these fields, as they instill critical thinking, curiosity, global engagement, and the confidence ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching