Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments, and preparation is key. The UF/IFAS First-Time Homebuyer Education workshop is designed to guide you through every step of the homebuying process, from understanding credit and saving for ... READ MORE
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BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Earlier this academic year, I reached out to agricultural educators in Palm Beach County with a vision to expand our 4-H programs and provide more opportunities for youth development. The response was overwhelmingly positive, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series, where we discuss each of the 4-H Essential Elements and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Positive youth development is a framework that emphasizes building strengths and assets in young people, rather than just addressing their problems or deficits. PYD-focused education programs incorporate this framework into their curriculum ... READ MORE
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BELLE GLADE, Fla. - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Obesity Facts for Children and Adolescents (www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html), the following data has been gathered for individuals aged 2-19 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Much of gardening and landscaping in Florida revolves around the USDA climate zone realities of potential freezes or cold weather. People in the panhandle are of like cold-hardy avocadoes and . People in Central Florida yearn for ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - A short while ago I was speaking to a good friend while commuting home from work. We began sharing stories of being a young-professional in the field of education, including the joys and struggles of serving others. While ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Work & Life
Written by Philippe Bilger, Master Gardener Volunteer For many living in South Florida, summer is the time to enjoy the sun and the fun activities available to us. Due to the heat and humidity during the summer, growing a traditional ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Life is emotional. The loss of a loved one, finding the love of your life, meeting your children for the first time, all are examples of incredible emotional extremes the average human may come across within a few year's ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world due to COVID-19 and many of us may feel a bit isolated. While adults worry about healthcare, expenses, and job security, it is easy to overlook how our kids are feeling. With school being ... READ MORE
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