What are 4-H Standards of Excellence?
4-H Standards of Excellence are tools to help individual members and clubs set and achieve goals and are part of our recognition model. Recognition is an important part of the 4-H experience; it helps master skills and knowledge by providing feedback on progress...
4-H Family Guide
Is your family new to 4-H? Welcome! We are glad you chose us to help your child reach his/her fullest potential. Here are a few basics to help you become familiar with 4-H as you begin your journey with us: The 4-H year starts September 1st through August 31st....
4-H Record Books…Simplified!
In 4-H, young people have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, and much more using the iconic 4-H Record Book. In addition to record keeping, the 4-H Record Book gives members an opportunity to reflect on...
NO! Not the Dreaded Record Book. . .
In the early years of 4-H, record books were a way to document profit or loss on a project, such as raising and preserving a crop or raising a herd of cattle. Over the years, record books have expanded to include topics like babysitting, robotics and sewing. However...
Why 4-H is a Good Investment
September 1st marks the new 4-H year in Florida, and many families are enrolling their kids this week. There are several different ways that youth can participate in 4-H. The most traditional delivery mode is community clubs, but youth can also participate through...
Jean Bodiford McMillian: Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
Ms. Jean Bodiford McMillan was inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame August 2nd. She has helped 5 generations of youth in Gulf County learn leadership and life skills through the 4-H Horse Project. In 1970, she became the club leader for the Big River Riders 4-H...
Engineering and Agriculture = Fun, Learning and Teambuilding
When you hear the word agriculture, it probably evokes words like "farming, livestock or dirt" and maybe even the smell of manure. For people who work in the agriculture industry, it reminds them of words like "hard work, long days, sweat" and the smell of money....
Technology at Camp = Problem Solvers
Most people think of camp as a break from the fast-paced technological world, but that's not always the case. With a $10,000 grant from HughesNet, Florida 4-H is introducing technology in a meaningful way across our state this summer! As a result of the sponsorship,...
What do the Four “H’s” Mean Anyway?
It happens to me all the time…the stranger standing next to me in line at the post office or grocery store sees the 4-H emblem on my shirt or name tag, and say “I’ve always wondered what the four “H’s” in 4-H stand for.” Many people would be surprised to find...
4-H Tailgate Cookery Contest
Tailgating. The smell of charcoal in the air. Cooking over a hot grill. Earning lots of scholarship money? The Florida 4-H Tailgate Contest completed its first year in 2016, giving out over $15,000 in scholarship money to 4-H members. This was made possible by...