Kick-off the New 4-H Year
When the school year begins, we get a flurry of calls asking about 4-H. While 4-H Open House is one of the quickest ways to get information about Washington County 4-H, don’t worry if you missed… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth
Four H’s
Over 100 years ago, 4-H began with the idea that if we teach children a new idea, they’ll tell their parents all about it, and they’ll try it, too. Fast forward to the 21st century, and… Read More
Reflections from Graduating Seniors: Jessica Wells
Super Woman has nothing on Washington County 4-H’er Jessica Wells. During her 11 years as a 4-H member, she has logged over 500 4-H volunteer hours, started and led a horse project club, facilitated agriculture… Read More
Youth Fair March 3 & 4
The annual Washington County Youth Fair is rapidly approaching. Fair exhibits will be open to the public Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4. The youth fair takes place at the Washington County Agricultural Center… Read More
Using LEGOs to Grow Literacy Skills in 4-H Clubs
Books, DVD’s, audio books, magazines and…LEGO’s? Yes, all of these can be found at the Washington County Public Library along with enthusiastic 4-H Club Leader, Renae Rountree. Renae, Director of the WCPL, partnered with Washington… Read More
4-H Open House
Join us to learn more about our new and existing 4-H Clubs at our annual open house: Thursday, August 25th from 3:30-6 pm in the Ag Center East Wing.
Announcing the 4-H Tailgating Cookery Contest
The “unofficial start of summer” was Memorial Day and nothing makes me think of summer more than the sounds and yummy smells of grilling out with family and friends. Not only do I get to… Read More
All Aboard the 4-H Chick Chain!
Can you feel it? The promise of spring is in the air. Pollen is falling, grass is greening up, azaleas are blooming and it’s time to kick off the 2016 Florida 4-H Chick Chain project…. Read More
Florida 4-H Club Grows Compassion through Community Pride Grant
There are many genetic traits you’re born with that can’t be changed. But what about traits such as compassion and empathy? Can they be learned? A new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows… Read More
4-H Grows Compassion
With 4-H’s long history of community service and service learning built into the structure of the club model, 4-H members are poised to develop skills that make them highly valued students and eventually adults. And… Read More