Florida 4-H alumnus Morris Steen says 4-H is one of his favorite things to talk about. His lifelong commitment to the program shows just how passionate he is about youth development. “The tenets of 4-H have followed me… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A neighborly message of care and community from the University of Florida IFAS Extension has won a prestigious gold award from the American Advertising Federation in the Film, Video, Sound category. Named Best in… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As historic wildfires and floods devastated parts of Southern California late last year, youth 3,000 miles away in Marion County, Florida, were thinking about how they could help those affected. Ultimately, the members of the… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There’s more than one way to complete a 5K, and Florida youth and their families are planning to try them all during the month of March as part of a statewide effort to promote a… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Summer camp is all about transformation. Camp counselors become role models. Bunkmates learn healthy conflict-resolution. Even the shy kids make new friends. “Parents often notice a big difference when their child comes back from camp…. Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sydney English has met more state lawmakers in her 16 years than most people do in a lifetime. All that exposure has set her on a path toward her own career in politics. “My dad… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fair-goers needing a break from one too many turns on the Tilt-a-whirl can find more fun — and solid ground — at the fair’s many agricultural exhibits, according to faculty at the University of Florida… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “When will I ever use this in real life?” It’s a question many teenagers have asked at some point in their academic careers. But it’s not one you’ll likely hear in Lauren Corley’s class, where… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Growing up in north Florida during the 1960s, Clara Floyd was an avid 4-H member. “I ate, slept and breathed 4-H. I just about turned ‘green,’” she said, referring to the program’s green cloverleaf emblem…. Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nothing says “I care” on Valentine’s Day more than a homemade card. With that in mind, during the month of February, kids in the Florida 4-H youth development program will partner with their local JOANN… Read More
