Tag: Leadership

Peeling Back the Onion

by Kevin Camm
May 10, 2021

I remember when my wife taught me how to dice an onion. I was never gifted in the kitchen and had very poor (nonexistent) skills when it came to food preparation, so any assistance is always appreciated (but I can make a mean omelet). As I cut ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Ocextension, Professional Development, Responsibility

Take Everything Personal

by Kevin Camm
March 3, 2021

Often times in the workplace, one may hear statements like “that’s not my responsibility” or “sorry, but that is not in my job description.” I know that I have said things similar in my early years of Cooperative Extension. Nevertheless, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Ocextension, Professional Development, Responsibility, Take It Personal

“No.” “No, thanks.”

by Kevin Camm
February 8, 2021

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
Tags: Communication, Community Resource Development, How To Say No, Leadership, Ocextension

An Orange County Legacy to be Inducted to the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame

by Elver Pardo
June 30, 2019

On July 31st 2019, Mr. Bobby Beagles will be inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. Bobby has been very engaged with 4-H, Extension, and FFA. He has been involved with the Orange County 4-H program since 1983, when his daughter joined a ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #FloridaFarmBureau, #OC4H, #OrangeCounty, #youthdevelopment, 4H, Leadership, Ocextension, Volunteers, Youth

Citizenship Education for Youth

by Melinda Souers
January 15, 2019

Citizenship Education for 4-H Youth The 4-H program values a “learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens.” In support of this mission, citizenship education is one ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Events, Citizenship, Leadership, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Advisory Committees – Youth/Adult Partnerships to Support 4-H

by Elver Pardo
November 29, 2018

In Orange County 4-H, we use advisory committees to advise and support the 4-H Agents. These committees are composed of both adults and youth and have no formal legal responsibility, but instead help Agents with decision-making. This partnership ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Leadership, Ocextension, Volunteers, Youth

Orange County 4-H Kick-Off

by Melinda Souers
September 21, 2018

Join us for the 4-H Kick-Off The Orange County 4-H program welcomes you to join us on October 6, 2018 from 9:00 to noon at the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Education Center for the Annual 4-H Kick-Off event. 4-H Clubs are invited to set ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Leadership, Life Skills, Ocextension, Orange County, Youth

County Events Day: A time for 4-H Youth to Shine

by Melinda Souers
March 26, 2018

Positive Youth Development According to a Tuft’s University study (Lerner et al, 2013), positive youth development (PYD) is characterized by programming that supports and promotes the 5 Cs: Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection, and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Events, Awards And Recognition, Demonstrations, Leadership, Life Skills, Positive Youth Development, Public Speaking, Share The Fun, Youth

4-H: Preparing the Leaders of Tomorrow

by Melinda Souers
November 16, 2017

What do former Senator and Governor Bob Graham, Senator Bill Nelson, Former U.S. Congressman and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and Florida House Representative Jennifer Sullivan all have in common? You guessed it ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, Leadership, Life Skills, Youth

4-H Tropicana Public Speaking

by Melinda Souers
October 31, 2017

Public speaking is a valuable life skill for career success and civic engagement. Those who have aspirations of leadership will likely find themselves in the position of leading meetings and speaking to audiences of various sizes. Unfortunately, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, School Enrichment, Youth

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