Do you have a child in 4-H? Does your child have a project are that he/she has learned about during the 4-H year? If so, come join in on the fun and showcase their project area and talents during 4-H County Events. Deadline to register for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Cooler weather has arrived and that could only mean on thing, the 4-H livestock exhibitors are gearing up for the 2018 North Florida Livestock Show. The show and sale is sponsored by the North Florida Livestock Association and will be held ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, LivestockAs a parent, have you ever asked the question, "Why should I send my child to 4-H Camp Cherry Lake"? Many parents reply to this question with justifications as to why their child may not be ready by stating, "Will they be safe?" "My child is ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, CurriculumCitrus trees are evergreen, never become fully dormant and cannot withstand temperatures as low as those tolerated by deciduous trees. However, citrus trees can become preconditioned or acclimated to cool air temperatures that occur in late ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Money Matters, Work & LifeMillions of boxes of fruit and thousands of acres of citrus trees have been lost in freezes and frosts. More than nearly any other factor, freezes have caused some of the most dramatic changes in fruit supply, availability, and price. Thus, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeMiddle School students are often in control of what they put in their mouths, but many times they do not make or do not know how to make healthy choices. It is crucial to instill nutritional concepts in middle school children, because the way ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Everywhere you look, someone around you is either sick with a cold or the flu. It almost makes you want to stay at home and hide! But, for those of us that must go out, here are some tips that can help you stay healthy during the winter season: ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
A Perfect Backdrop for Learning Florida’s Nature Coast provides an ideal natural classroom. Even the casual onlooker will easily observe diverse ecological interactions. Dolphins feeding along oyster bars, black skimmers flocking along the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources
What is the Workout on the Waterfront? Cedar Key's Workout on the Waterfront (WoW) is an exciting day packed full of fun and active events, scheduled this year for February 24th, 2018. The WoW event aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural ResourcesHow do we increase the happiness and well-being of every child? We start by teaching children to care for others. 4-H pledges HANDS to larger service, this includes giving, community service/volunteering, group contribution, teamwork and generosity. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum