Getting Started with 4-H Public Speaking
Public speaking is a beneficial and important project that all 4-H youth can do, but many youth and adults are shy about getting started. 4-H provides several "low-risk" opportunities for youth to develop confident communication skills. The necessary skills associated...
Red Carpet Ready Teens!
4-H teens from across the Florida Panhandle convened at Camp Timpoochee February 17-19 for our Northwest Teen Retreat. This event is planned for teens by a committee of teens and adult advisors. The youth selected the theme of "Lights, Camera. Action". This leadership...
Escambia County Dominates in the Inaugural Florida 4-H Food Challenge Competitions!
The Northwest District 4-H Food Challenge took place on January 7, 2023, and the results were phenomenal! This new competition challenges youth to work as teams of no less than two or more than four, and practice critical thinking, open communication, and presentation...
What Does a Strong Youth Leadership Team Look Like?
One of the things I love about 4-H is that it offers so many different opportunities for youth to learn leadership skills while pursuing and exploring their sparks. And leadership roles are not confined to the club level- there are opportunities for youth to serve at...
Overview of 4-H Positive Youth Development
What is Positive Youth Development? While 4-H isn’t new, the field of positive youth development (PYD) is. For over a century, educators and parents have seen the positive effect 4-H programs had on the way youth developed into productive and compassionate adults- we...
MLK Day of Service
Did you know that MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated by US Congress as a national day of service? Instead of a "day off" from school or work, Americans are encouraged to spend the day serving others. Coretta Scott King said: “The greatest birthday gift my...
Are your Chickens Ready for Frigid Temps?
If you have seen the news, weather, or even talked to your neighbor, then you know, it’s gonna be cold! It is going to be so cold, people from Florida don’t know what to do. Here are a few ideas how to protect your chick chain chicks. During this upcoming cold...
Rolling out the Red Carpet for 4-H Teens
Our youth planning committee has been hard at work planning the 2023 Northwest Teen Retreat. This year's theme is "Lights, Camera, Action!" and promises to be a fun-filled weekend of learning and friendship. The retreat will be held February 17-19 at 4-H Camp...
Meet the Author- Valerie Mendez
My name is Valerie Mendez, and I am Leon County’s newest 4-H Youth Development agent. I was born in Colombia and was raised in Jacksonville, Florida. I received my bachelor’s in microbiology and cell science and will be graduating with my master’s in soil and water...
Meet the Author – Evie Blount
Hey everyone, my name is Evie Blount and I am the Gadsden County 4-H Extension Agent. I started this position in January of 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic started. This is just one of the few hurdles that I had to jump over and just kept running. With...