Got goats? St. Johns County 4-H does! Hooves & Horns 4-H Club leader, Cathy Brewster, has taken big strides in re-establishing the goat project in St. Johns County. After months of planning, the show was held this past Saturday, February ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
December is a wonderful time of year in St. Johns County! Our local breweries team up for the annual "Nights of Pints" event where you can purchase one t-shirt and receive a complimentary beer at each brewery. Jenna Alexander Studios offers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
On November 18th, the 2022 Tri-County Ag Area celebrated the recipients of the FDACS CARES Award at the St. Johns County Ag Center. This award is provided to those who practice environment stewardship, as recognized by staff of the FDACS Office ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
How do you approach meal planning? Maybe you plan your menus weeks at a time while others may go for the day-by-day or meal-by-meal approach. Meal planning is essential when it comes to making sure you and your family are getting the nutrients ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Look around you. Wherever you are, your environment influences what you do, including what you eat or drink or how active you may be. All these things can impact your weight and your health. In a previous blog, Tips for Keeping the Holidays ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
That's a wrap for the 4-H Pumpkin SPIN Club! The start of November means that our 4-H Pumpkin Special Interest (SPIN) Club has come to an end. The 4-H Pumpkin SPIN Club educates youth about harvesting, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, food safety ... READ MORE
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The latest FDACS statistics ranks snapbeans as #7 in the state for value of production. St. Johns County is known for potatoes, cabbage and sod, primarily, in the world of agriculture. Vegetables of Asian origins (longbeans, bitter melon, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
October 12th is World Arthritis Day. Arthritis is the "nation's #1 cause of disability." It "affects nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children." (Arthritis Foundation, 2022). The CDC reports that "more than half of US adults with arthritis ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, we're taking a look back at how our 4-H'ers learned to keep their horses safe during a natural disaster. The 4-H Bits & Boots Club is comprised of horse-loving youth ages 8-18. Throughout the year, youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock
It has been an exciting year for our artichoke trials in Hastings! After completing three years of variety trials, we came out with some exciting findings and have been sharing our results! Back in 2017, our retired director, Gary England, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops