Register Now for State Marine Camp!
by Laura Tiu | Jan 10, 2020 | Laura is a UF/IFAS Sea Grant Agent in Okaloosa and Walton Counties in the Panhandle of Florida Are you interested in learning about marine life, going fishing, or exploring the underwater world with a mask and snorkel? If so, Marine Camp...
What Exactly is FL 4-H State Executive Board?
4-H Agents and long-term 4-H members are often asked, "What exactly is Florida 4-H State Executive Board?" So what better way to get the best clarification than to get it straight from the source. I turned to Shelby Sumner, our Florida 4-H State Council Reporter, to...
Helping Youth Become Financially Savvy
As a parent, I worry about children and their money habits! They often have trouble distinguishing between a need and a want. I often wonder if I am empowering them to be financially savvy. I know this is a topic that I continually work on for myself. It is important...
4-H Judging Teams
Judging teams are a part of the 4-H curriculum that helps to build life skills. Arising as part of the early 4-H club work, judging teams were noted to have begun prior to 1921. In fact, 4-H Clubs were originally called corn clubs, because youth were taught how to...
Christmas Memories Gifts in a Jar
One of my fondest memories around the holidays was making special presents with my mom. Often we would make cookies, to share with our neighbors and then give them a jar with the dough mixture and special instructions for making more. In fact, I’m sharing some of the...
Teen Retreat Registration is Now Open
Online registration for 4-H teen retreat is now open at http://florida.4honline.com. If you're an existing 4-H member, login as usual and register for this event. New 4-H'ers will need to create a family profile. You may contact your local extension office for help...
Florida 4-H Horse Shows: Important Dates and Forms
As 2019 is drawing to a close, there are a few things we want to remind you of before the holidays set in. As many people are aware, the Florida Horse Program offers many opportunities for youth to get involved with their horses, and a few are coming up quickly in the...
Join Us for Our 4-H Volunteer Leadership Academy
Each third Thursday of the month starting in January 2020, we will be offering the 4-H Virtual Volunteer Leadership Academy at 11:30 AM Central. Join us as we share a different topic each month that will give our volunteers more knowledge and tools that will help...
Welcome Caroline to Our NW 4-H District!
Please help us welcome Caroline Chappell to our Northwest District 4-H Family! Caroline is our newest 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent in the Florida Panhandle, filling the 4-H Agent position in Jackson County. Caroline is no stranger to our area as her hometown...
Teen Retreat 2020 T-shirt Design Contest Winner Announced
Thank you to everyone who submitted a design for the Teen Retreat 2020 T-shirt Design Contest! With six designs to choose from, teens across the district met Tuesday, November 19th to vote on their favorite. This design by the Bay County delegation of Evelyn,...