Sea of 4-H Green at the Florida State Capitol
Last year, 520 youth and 170 adults from 34 Florida counties told the 4-H story filling the state capitol with 4-H advocates. Youth educated their representatives, senators, and legislative aides on how 4-H has made an impact in their lives while experiencing the...
Say CHEESE! Exploring Dairy Science
As an Extension Agent, I've attended numerous 4-H events through the years. Recently, I co-taught workshop at the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science at the National 4-H Center. Along with 4-H Dairy & Poultry Science Specialist, Chris Decubellis, FCS Agent,...
A New Day Resolution
Imagine this...an appointment runs long, you skip lunch and end up snacking the rest of the day. That leads to eating dinner very late and you feeling like your whole diet and commitment to eating better in 2019 is blown! Don't toss in the towel and give up; each...
Let the Hunt Begin: Hunter Safety and 4-H Shooting Sports
While this year's hunting season is winding up, it's never too early to think about getting ready for next year. Whether it's deer, squirrel, ducks, dove or turkey, there are important hunting rules and guidelines both youth and adults must follow. Organizations...
Make Mindfulness Part of Your Daily Routine in 2019
Now that the busy holiday season is over, it's a time to reflect on the past but prepare and refocus for the new year ahead. As we focus on the new year, it is always refreshing to have a clean slate. As the year begins to unfold, there are tips to help you manage...
Give More Than “Stuff”
This is one New Year's resolution that I can get behind - give less stuff and give more self. We've just wrapped up December - a month of massive giving. We gave gifts, we made charitable monetary donations, and we've overdone “bake-and-take” as I call it. It takes a...
Healthier, Wealthier, and Wiser in 2019 – Get Organized for a Better You
Did you know lack of organization in your life can affect not only your physical surroundings but also your physical and mental well-being? Clutter affects your ability to think, to focus, and even to relax. For children, having an organized space for homework...
Handling the Holiday Blues
As the holiday season quickly approaches, many people are filled with extra holiday cheer and enthusiasm. Some are jolly but still overwhelmed with all of the activities, decorating, and shopping that needs to be completed. Then, there are those that find the...
Pin a Holiday Memory with Homemade Magnets
Slow Down to Savor the Season The weeks leading up to the gift-giving holiday season can be hectic and stressful. Full social schedules and crowded stores can make Christmas seem like an expensive chore. One way to restore some of the joy of the season and regain some...
Hearing Impairment Is No Obstacle for 4-H Youth
Warren Loper is an award-winning member of the Boots and Buckles 4-H Horse Club. Earlier this year, the Jackson County 4-H'er won awards at both the regional and state 4-H horse shows. What makes Warren unique is that he is also hearing impaired. But Warren is...