Category: 4-H & Youth

2025 Guide to Seminole County Farms and Farmers Markets

by Morgan Pinkerton
January 13, 2025

Where can I buy locally grown food? Seminole County, Florida, has a rich agricultural history rooted in citrus production, celery farming, and cattle ranching, which once defined its economy and cultural identity. These industries shaped ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farmers Market, Farms, Local Produce, SeminoleCountyAg

Designing Your Award-Winning 4-H Poster

by Karen Henry
January 3, 2025

The temperatures outside may indicate that it is still winter, but it is a wonderful time to start planning and preparing for spring events. One contest that is available to all Seminole County 4-Hers is the 4-H Poster Contest. With opportunities ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #communication, 4-H, 4-H Clubs, 4-H Contest, Karen Henry, Life Skills, Seminole County 4-H

2024 Guide to Seminole County Farms and Farmers Markets

by Morgan Pinkerton
January 24, 2024

Where can I buy locally grown food? Seminole County has a rich history in agriculture. There is a huge diversity of types of farms locally. Seminole County is home to over 400 farms that grow vegetables, cattle, strawberries, citrus, ornamental ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching

4-H Leadership- Committees

by Karen Henry
October 26, 2023

4-H encourages youth to take on leadership roles in their clubs and in 4-H Youth County Council. One way is through leading and participating in 4-H Committees. Committees help youth develop skills in communication, decision-making, and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Committees, County Council, Karen Henry, Youth Leaders, Youth Leadership

What is 4-H Youth County Council?

by Karen Henry
September 28, 2023

4-H provides an opportunity for young people to learn and grow as leaders. One way for youth to do this is through the Seminole 4-H Youth County Council. But what is it? How can young people become involved? What is 4-H Youth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: County Council, Karen Henry, Seminole County 4-H, Youth Leaders, Youth Leadership

Public Speaking Tips for the Farm Bureau Speech Contest

by Karen Henry
January 3, 2023

“How have supply chain issues impacted Florida agriculture?” This is the question youth competing in the Florida Farm Bureau Speech Contest will be answering. Every year, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Program ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE
Tags: #4hpublicspeaking, #FarmBureau, #publicspeaking, #supplychain, Agriculture, Karen Henry

Seminole County 4-H Volunteers Are the Heart of Our Program

by Karen Henry
December 9, 2022

Seminole County 4-H Volunteers are the heart of our program. We appreciate all that our volunteers, donors, and supporters give to support Seminole county 4-H youth. Please join us for lunch, prepared and served by 4-H youth as a thank you. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers

Central District 4-H Volunteer Training

by Karen Henry
December 9, 2022

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Volunteer, Volunteer Training

Learn about Simple Circuits through 4-H Gameboards

by Karen Henry
December 9, 2022

Learn about Simple Circuits through 4-H Game boards Ever wondered what it takes for a light to come on when you flip the switch? Come learn how to put together a simple circuit by making a 4-H Gameboard. 4-H Gameboards may be entered in to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

2022 Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest

by Morgan Pinkerton
July 7, 2022

What is the the Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest? Every year, the Florida Farm Bureau hosts a statewide Youth Speech Contest. This contest starts at the county level. Winners of the county competition advance to district, and then potentially, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 4-H, Farm Bureau, SeminoleCountyAg, Youth Speech Contest

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