Category: Curriculum

Strengthening Families 10-14 Program Strengthens Community Bonds at Kingdom Culture Church

by Abbey Tharpe
November 14, 2025

Community Families Unite for Strengthening Families Program Taylor County families recently came together at Kingdom Culture Church to participate in the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10–14, a seven-week series designed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, 4-h, Children, Family, Youth

Why Taylor County Elementary Schools Need the PROSPER Botvin LifeSkills Program

by Abbey Tharpe
December 6, 2024

Children in Taylor County, like those in many rural and low-income communities, face unique challenges that can limit their potential to thrive. Risk factors such as limited access to resources, economic instability, and exposure to adverse ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-h, Family, Life Skills, Substance Use Prevention, Taylor County, Youth

Taylor County 4-H is Promoting Health and Personal Development

by Abbey Tharpe
January 26, 2023

Substance abuse has long been regarded by health officials, community leaders, educators, and parents alike as one of the most important problems facing this country. With over half a million deaths per year attributed to smoking, alcohol, and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum

Egg-tremely Educational

by Abbey Tharpe
May 2, 2022

4-H Embryology project If you have visited Taylor County Primary School recently, you discovered more than just students learning. You also encountered more than 60 fertilized eggs in incubators. Youth in Mrs. Wolfe VPK Class and 1st graders ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Livestock
Tags: Embryology

GI-GMP Could Save the State Millions and Boost Local Economy

by Lisa Strange
December 20, 2021

Green Industry Best Management Practices Certifications: Could Potentially Save the State Millions of Dollars and Boost Local Counties Economy Part of a comprehensive program under the University of Florida’s, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Curriculum, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development,
Tags: Florida, GI-GMP, Inmates, Jefferson County Correctional Institute, Program, Run-off, Taylor County, Training, Water Quality

Taylor 4H Member Shares Swine Knowledge

by Abbey Tharpe
September 23, 2021

Grand Champion Swine Winner Shares Her Knowledge with Fellow 4-H Members As the North Florida Livestock Show and Sale exhibitors begin their search for their project, Taylor County 4-H Member Liz Newman prepared a tip sheet to educate her club ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: 4H Program, Livestock, Swine, Swine Show

There is No WiFi in the Woods, But a Better Connection

by Abbey Tharpe
September 23, 2021

The change of seasons here in North Florida provides a time to encourage kids to put away the tablets and phones and get in touch with the outdoors. Youth need time to reconnect with nature. A great way to teach them about the great outdoors ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Mental Health, Nature, Outdoors, Quality Time, Woods, Youth

Cherry Lake Day Camp – Where Learning Meets Fun

by Abbey Tharpe
September 23, 2021

Have you ever walked into somewhere and the smell brought back wonderful memories? For a Taylor County 4-H counselor walking into the dining hall at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake this summer reminded him of lots of great memories of his time at 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: Camp Cherry Lake, Outdoors, Summer, Summer Camp, Youth

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