Pollinators play a crucial role in our food system, yet a significant number of young individuals are unaware of their importance. Teenagers, given their unique position, can impact their peers through educational experiences, offering essential ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers,
Florida 4-H Archery is offered by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension through the 4-H Youth Development program. It provides young people in Florida with the opportunity to learn and participate in the sport of archery while emphasizing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension,
Who knew there was a whole day to celebrate higher education? I sure did not, but higher education is worth celebrating. National Higher Education Day, June 6, 2023, is dedicated to recognizing the importance of higher education and its ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Work & Life
What career path do I want to take when I finish high school? Where do I want to go for college or tech school? How will I find time to study between school, practice, and my job? Why does this person always pick on me? What if I am not as smart ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension,
Your favorite thing is to get in front of a room full of people and speak, right? If not, you are not alone; in fact, you are part of the majority. The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia ahead of death, spiders, or heights. The ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Start Them Young Audrey Hepburn once said, “As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and one for helping others.” Although when it comes to helping others, in 4-H, we don’t wait ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension,
Grape stomping, seed-spittin’, U-pickin’ farm day for the agriculture and tourism students from the Junior and Senior High Schools across Putnam County. Ever After Farms, located at 372 Sisco Road in Pomona Park, graciously hosted over ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Do you remember your favorite summer camps? Maybe there was hiking, swimming, first-aid training, horseback riding, or just tons of sweating, but also lots of learning and fun! One of our 4-H summer camps this year, Food Systems Day Camp, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you ever met someone who was “stuck in their ways”? This was the case with adults in agriculture back in the 1800s. Universities found young people to be more open and accepting of new research and agricultural developments. The thought ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension,
In January and April, 4-H agents, Ag Agents, FCS Agents, volunteers, and farm staff from St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties came together to provide two days of hands-on learning experiences for our 4-H kids at the UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops