#4HGrown Alumna Shares her Story
In honor of National 4-H Week, we are sharing the stories of some of our alumni in the Florida Panhandle. Today, we highlight an alumna from Wakulla County! Sara Hillier grew up in Wakulla County, FL, and was active in the 4-H Program. She participated in the local...
4-H Spark Yields Cash for College
4-H allows young people to explore their sparks for learning. And through the process, young people learn valuable life skills that prepare them for work and/or college. But many people do not realize that 4-H can help young people secure cash for college or trade...
Building Quality 4-H Clubs and Groups
Positive youth development is an intentional process that promotes positive outcomes for youth by providing opportunities that build on young people's strengths and fostering positive relationships with peers and caring adults (Youth.Gov, 2020). 4-H uses many...
Help us Build a Network of Subject Matter Experts
What is Subject Matter Expertise? Subject matter expertise refers to the “technical knowledge and skills possessed to perform tasks related to a specific field(s)” (Harder, 2019). While county 4-H professionals (also known as agents) often bring subject matter...
Join us in Destin to Navigate the World of 4-H
We are excited to announce registration for our 2023 Northwest Florida 4-H Volunteer Forum will open on October 15th! This post contains all the details about our event- who, what, when, where, and how. We hope you will plan to join us for an inspirational Friday...
Meet the Agent- Anitra Mayhann
My name is Anitra Mayhann, and I am excited to be Gulf County’s new 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Science Agent. I started my position with UF/IFAS Extension Gulf County on August 8th. I grew up in Monticello, Florida on an 80-acre horse & black...
Enrollment is Open for 4-H Chick Chain 2022!
Do you love learning about animals and agriculture? Chick Chain might be the perfect project for you! The 4-H Chick Chain is a program where youth learn how to raise pullets (young chicks) to full-grown layers. It is the perfect way to start your own small flock of...
5 Tips For Building Teams with 4-H Clubs or Groups
Joining a new group of individuals can be nerve-wracking for some that may be shy or intimidated by large groups. Incorporating team-building activities into your 4-H clubs and activities is a great way for 4-H members, new and returning, to form a connection with...
2022 4-H Tailgate Contest Winners- and Recipe Book!
Did you get to do any grilling this summer? Many of our 4-Hers did! Over 100 youth from throughout the Florida panhandle participated in 4-H summer day camps that taught them food and fire safety, safe grilling, and proper cooking skills. Day camps offered unique...
Cultivating a Growth Mindset
What is a Growth Mindset? A vital skill we encourage in 4-H youth is to set goals and objectives to reach those goals. But what happens when they face a challenge that’s hard and scary or when they fail? With so much emphasis placed on achievement, success, and...