Exciting Updates for the 4-H Horticultural ID Contest
Horticulture is one of our state's leading industries, and for decades, the 4-H Horticulture ID contest has helped youth learn about this industry and demonstrate mastery of horticultural identification skills. Even if a youth does not pursue a career in the...
Reflections from Graduating Seniors: Kheica Jones
I will never forget the day Kheica and little sister walked into the Jefferson County Extension Office interested in doing a 4-H Demonstration at County Events. Two shy and very timorous little girls. Perhaps they could organize their presentation, but the thought of...
Reflections from Graduating Seniors: Alex Davis Jenkins
Six years ago, Alex’s grandmother registered her to attend summer camp at Cherry Lake with Leon County 4-H and she hasn’t looked back since! Alex has become one of the shining stars of the Leon County 4-H program. She has held positions of Parliamentarian, Secretary,...
Reflections from Graduating Seniors: Jessica Wells
Super Woman has nothing on Washington County 4-H’er Jessica Wells. During her 11 years as a 4-H member, she has logged over 500 4-H volunteer hours, started and led a horse project club, facilitated agriculture judging at the county youth fair, led a highly...
Bust Boredom and Extend Learning through Summer
With the end of the school year approaching, many parents are puzzling over what to do with their children during the 8-10 weeks of summer vacation. Fortunately, 4-H has the solution to bust summertime boredom and extend learning while exploring a variety of topics-...
4-H Horse Health Clinic Scheduled for June 13th
The Area A 4-H Horse Advisory Committee is pleased to welcome Dr. Bess Darrow, DVM and Mr. Billy Blackman, Professional Farrier to our first Area A 4-H Equine Clinic. Our focus will be on overall equine health, as well as dental and hoof concerns. There is no fee...
Serving Special Needs Drives this Volunteer
"This group is inclusive, which gives both children with and without disabilities an opportunity to learn from each other. Our hope is that our group will continue to grow and that through participating in our ASK group, individuals and families might gain the desire...
4-H Provides Opportunities for Military Volunteers
Victoria Ballard came to Santa Rosa County 4-H in 2011 from Texas. Her family has been involved in 4-H since her oldest daughter turned eight. As a military spouse, Victoria has seen 4-H in two states. Prudence Caskey, the Santa Rosa County 4-H Extension Agent, has...
April Showers Us With Generosity
The month of April brings one of my favorite times of the year. We have the Easter Bunny showering us with treats on Easter and the Earth dancing on its axis for Earth Day. Pick any type of towering tree for Arbor Day and then there are a gazillion funny pranks and...
4-H Alumnae Reconnect through Love of Horses
Russell and Julie McMillian both grew up in Gulf County and together have established a thriving business based on their love of horses. They now own a small farm in Dalkeith, just south of Wewahitchka, and their business Rockin’ M Ranch, consists of horseback riding...