Orange County 4-H Events County 4-H Events Day has long been a cherished tradition in 4-H. It serves as an important opportunity for 4-H members to present their accomplishments. Virtual or face to face, the day is a valuable part of the 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
In Extension, in my opinion, we have one of the best jobs ever. We get to help people and share awesome information that will help transform lives. There are youth programs to plan in order for them to learn about proper care of an animal, there ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Resolutions Rarely Succeed Since the time of the Babylonians, people have used the transition to a new calendar year as a time to make positive changes (history.com). Unfortunately, few people actually follow through with these commitments. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County is hosting a Blood Drive on November 11, from 10am-3pm! Look for The Big Red Bus at 6021 S. Conway Rd, Orlando, FL 32812. Please consider donating to save a life! There is always an increased demand for blood ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, WORK & LIFE
It's that time of year again when Orange County 4-H club members are selling beautiful poinsettias for holiday decorating. As always, our poinsettias are floral quality and value priced for such beautiful plants. We will offer four, six and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Join us in the Peanut Butter Challenge, a state-wide donation drive coordinated by UF/IFAS Extension faculty and volunteers to help feed those in need and support Florida’s peanut producers. Unopened jars will be accepted at 6021 South Conway ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
National 4-H Week is celebrated across the country each year during the first full week in October. This year that will be October 4th through the 10th, and the theme is #Opportunity4All. The 4-H program is indeed a place that values opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Seed Saving 101 If you plan to start saving seeds, it’s best to choose open-pollinated (heirloom vegetable) varieties so the new plant will have characteristics similar to the parent plant. It is not recommended to save seeds from hybrid ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
How many of you gym goers are over working out virtually, at home, or alone at your local park? If this is you, have you asked yourself this question...am I really ready? Are you ready to return to the familiar smell, site, and people that once ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
It was recently noted that anyone in the year 2015 who answered the question “where do you see yourself in five years?” would have been completely wrong! Certainly, those of us in the Florida 4-H program never would have guessed that our ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events, UF/IFAS Extension