It’s National 4-H Week! To celebrate, I’m sharing my 4-H journey and how it shaped my life—from catching piglets as a Cloverbud to supporting youth as an Extension Agent. Join me in recognizing the impact of 4-H and the fantastic people ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
La semana pasada fui la conferencista invitada en un evento de Lunch & Learn. El programa se organizó en colaboración con Love Your Block de la Ciudad de Port St. Lucie. En esta ocasión compartí los principios de Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & LifeLast week, I was the invited speaker for a Lunch & Learn event, hosted in collaboration with Love Your Block by the City of Port St. Lucie, where I shared the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles to help homeowners create sustainable, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Recently, our Master Gardener Volunteers and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Sun Grove Montessori School. We introduced students to the joys of vegetable gardening. Gardening is more than planting seeds. It’s a hands-on way to learn ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
From Spanish explorers to cowboy cookouts, County Line Camp guided 4-Hers through centuries of Florida’s rich heritage—one bite at a time. This thoughtfully designed multi-county camp emphasized both food safety and cultural history, bringing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Camp, Food Safety
The supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The purpose of this Community Needs Assessment. A community needs assessment is a vital process that helps identify a community's strengths, challenges, and unmet needs. We are gathering input from residents, organizations, and stakeholders, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
April is National Financial Literacy Month! Celebrate National Financial Literacy Month by learning about LOMO. Read on to learn about LOMO, how you can participate, and how LOMO aligns with the FL State Standards. What is LOMO? LOMO ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Money Matters
Let's do THISS (Teamwork, with Honesty, Integrity, Service, and Strength). Together we can contribute and make this another success. 4-H Opportunity for All Benefit Gala is a collaborative effort towards a shared vision. We have over 100 ticket ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
A national collaborative partnership Did you know that the National 4-H Council: https://4-H.org and Tractor Supply Company have provided a partnership where it is easy for everyone to contribute to your local 4-H program? Yes, the 2025 Paper ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life