Go Purple to Support Military Youth
April is the Month of The Military Child! When we think of honoring our military, we often think of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Did you know there is also a time identified to honor our youngest heroes, military children? Since 1986, April has been designated...
Grow Confidence with Blue Ribbon 4-H Public Presentations
A 2001 Gallup poll found that 40% of Americans suffer from glossophobia, or fear of public speaking. This statistic inspired the famous joke by stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld that at most funerals, "the average person would prefer to be the one in the casket rather...
4-H Friendly Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
I just discovered a few years ago that my great-grandmother, whom I never met, was an Irish redhead. I found this very exciting. It made me much more interested in learning about the history of St. Patrick’s Day, beyond wearing green. We live in a culture where we...
4-H Grows Family Tradition for Four Generations
"When I was growing up 50 some years ago in West Gadsden County, I had no idea that the people that were a part of my everyday life would someday chart my path for the future." I didn’t realize until recently just how deeply my roots are tied to 4-H. Not only does my...
All Aboard the 4-H Chick Chain!
Can you feel it? The promise of spring is in the air. Pollen is falling, grass is greening up, azaleas are blooming and it’s time to kick off the 2016 Florida 4-H Chick Chain project. This program is designed to help youth learn how to raise baby chicks to laying age...
Follow the 5 D’s of Mosquito Prevention!
It’s February in Florida and as the weather gets warmer we Floridians start to turn our attention to the thousands of outdoor activities our beautiful state has to offer. Florida is not just known for its natural beauty, it is also known for it abundance of...
4-H Teaches Youth to Think Globally and Act Locally Through Energy Conservation Education
By 2050, the United Nations estimates that the total population will total around 9 billion people globally (United Nations: 2004). Meeting the challenge of addressing the needs of so many people is an opportunity for growth that can be gained through scientific...
Strengthen Families- Make Meal Time a Priority!
In a recent book entitled The Surprising Power of Family Meals, author Miriam Weinstein asks this question: "What if I told you that there was a magic bullet-something that would improve the quality of your daily life, your children’s chances of success in the world,...
4-H Grows: Environmentally Conscientious Youth!
4-H literally got its start with gardening. The very first 4-H Clubs focused on growing tomatoes and corn for boys and canning for girls. Many youth and volunteers still enjoy gardening projects today. One great curricula that is used is the Junior Master Gardening...
4-H Teen Retreat: Growing Leaders with Help from Farm Credit
Each summer Florida 4-H camps are bustling with 4-H volunteers, staff, and youth enjoying their week long residential camping experience. As a significant delivery mode in experiential learning, residential camping annually is home to nearly 4000 youth participants...