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
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
4-H Horticulture State Contest The Florida 4-H State Horticulture Identification and Judging Contest took place in June at the Alachua County Extension Office in Newberry. This contest provided an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Do you want to know what all the 4-H buzz is about? Read on to get a glimpse into our first summer day camp of the 2022 year! The 4-H Bugs & Blooms Cloverbud Summer Day Camp kicked off the start to a long list of exciting camps for St. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp,
It happens every so often. A youth is struggling with their project work, and a parent swoops in to rescue them. Is this helping or hovering? Leaders may perceive that these parents are slowing down the development of the Essential Element ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers,
Rapid Growth Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May. According to the US Census Bureau between 2010 and 2020, the number of people per square mile rose by 44% in St. Johns County. This growth means fewer wetlands and fewer wetlands mean ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Recreation,
Youth learn all about potatoes as they participate in the TCAA Potato Project. As January comes to a close, St. Johns County 4-H is taking a look back at the exciting events that took place. Of these events, the annual Tri-County Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
If you interested in preparing to take the FAA Part 107 General Knowledge Exam to become a licensed drone pilot, this program may be what you are looking for, see flier for details. READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, HOME LANDSCAPES, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
When is it important to use proper table manners? Always! Proper table manners have a place at the table, no matter where you are, who you are, or who you are with. Manners help us make a good impression and give confidence in social settings. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & FamilyHistorically, humans and poultry have interacted in many ways beyond owning chickens as farm animals. From domesticated fowl being used for meat and egg production to fancy breeds being shown in competition, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and other ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock