Super Saturday Seminar for Cloverbud Volunteers

by Heather Kent | Dec 11, 2014

Cloverbuds are 4-H members between the ages of 5 and 7 and are curious, energetic and fun!   Start off the new year by learning how to work with cloverbud age youth in your club.  A Super Saturday Seminar will be held for any 4-H volunteer interested in learning how to teach cloverbuds on January 24^th, 2015, from 10AM-3PM at Chipola College in Marianna. The training will cover a variety of topics, and each volunteer will leave with ready-to-use kits. Choose two sessions to attend:

• Beach Buddies- a series of educational activities that can be done before, during and after a visit to the beach to learn science and conservation.
• Exploring Science- using popular children’s books, science experiments, and creative and recreational activities to introduce cloverbuds to scientific concepts.
• Budding Gardeners- learn how to cultivate a love of gardening and agriculture.
• Poultry and Rabbits- learn about breeds, animal nutrition, and safety.
• Visual Arts- learn how arts and crafts are similar yet different while exploring the science of visual arts.

CEUs are available for teachers. For more information, or to register, visit https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/district-4h/super-saturday-seminars/.

Farm Credit Supports 4-H Agriculture Projects

by Heather Kent | Dec 5, 2014

To support agriculture education programs and help rural America grow, Farm Credit of Northwest Florida has designed the Youth Agricultural Loan Program specifically to help active 4-H and FFA members to get a running start with their agriculture-related projects and future success.  Members of these programs not only learn skills like growing crops or raising animals, but also build character traits that prepare them for a future in any career. Youth learn to set goals, plan ahead and commit themselves to completing a project they started. Farm Credit of Northwest Florida seeks to enhance the opportunities offered by 4-H and FFA by teaching their members financial well-being and further preparing them to be successful future leaders in our community.

Loans will be offered for up to $2,500, will not exceed 18 months, are contingent on a purchase of cooperative stock up to $50 (two percent) of loan amount and will need to be co-signed by a parent or guardian. There are no fees involved with this program. Find more information and the application on our Young, Beginning, Small and Minority Farmers web page: http://www.farmcredit-fl.com/ybsm-farmers.html. Loan officers are available to come to your club meeting to talk about opportunities to fund youth agriculture projects. Work with your local 4-H Agent to schedule a speaker for your club.