Do you know what 4-H is? 4-H is a positive youth development program in which youth ages 5-18 can participate. Okeechobee County has 24 clubs with over 600 members who participate in monthly club meetings and choose a project or multiple projects ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers
In Florida, between 14 and 17 percent of our population faces food insecurity, affecting a disproportionate number of children. According to Feeding America, that is 1 in 7 people and 1 in 5 children facing hunger. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/floridaOkeechobee ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
The UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Dairy Production Conference has traditionally been held in Gainesville, attracting students, industry professionals, and dairy producers from around the state. But as dairy operations across the state and region grew ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
The Okeechobee Udder Bunch 4-H club stepped up in a big way this month, donating roughly 25 gallons of milk to a local food pantry to help meet increased community needs during the government shutdown. The donation came earlier than their usual ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Replacing the beef cow on Florida ranches creates opportunities and challenges for ranchers. Decisions you make about your replacement heifers can impact their longevity and lifelong productivity. We will discuss choices you can make while raising ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock
On October 15th, members of South Florida Beef Forages Program (a working group of Livestock UF/IFAS Extension Agents) hosted an Environmental Lands Management Program on the shores of the Kissimmee River. The purpose of the program was to educate ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Livestock, Water, Wildlife
The supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Post hurricane flooding has become a significant factor in the health of established forages. While some forage species are more tolerant under waterlogged conditions, prolonged inundation can lead to significant damage, reducing forage productivity ... READ MORE
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Throughout October 4-H clubs and other community organizations collected jars of peanut butter. The goal was to spread the love of peanut butter to Okeechobee County food pantries.Okeechobee County joined the Peanut Butter Challenge in 2020 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeWith Florida’s population surpassing 23 million, the need for agriculture education is paramount. Many new residents are moving into areas where agriculture once thrived and is now being divided and diminishing. Educating consumers and families ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension