Helpful Holiday Tips and Tricks- Save Money, Less Stress, and More Fun!
While the holiday season can be a wonderful time, it can also be busy and stressful. We have several tools and ideas to help you be stress-free this year so you can fully enjoy your time with family and friends. Below are quick links to some of our most read and rated...
Building Youth-Adult Partnerships with 4-H Groups
What is a Youth-Adult Partnership? “Youth-adult partnership” is a frequently used phrase among 4-H leaders, volunteers, and members. Volunteer club leaders are encouraged to foster youth-adult partnerships in the community club environment. What is a youth-adult...
How to Help Your Picky Eaters
With the holiday season fast approaching, everyone’s favorite dishes will soon appear on the dinner table. Everyone has different taste buds, so that means everyone has different favorite dishes. I know that I am looking forward to sweet potato soufflé and deviled...
Agriculture Judging Opportunities
Happy fair season everyone! Fairs aren’t just about rides and food but also about participating in showing livestock, entering exhibits, and competing in judging contests. Judging contests are a great way for youth to explore a topic they are interested in, and...
Fostering Experiential Learning in the Club Setting
"Hands-on," and "learn by doing" are terms you often hear in 4-H and they both refer to the Experiential Learning Model, which is the instructional strategy we use in 4-H programs. The hands-on experiences that 4-H is known for offer youth the chance to engage all...
Alumna Reflects on How 4-H Prepared Her for the Workforce
The statewide goal of the Florida 4-H Program is to "prepare youth to become responsible citizens and productive members of the workforce." This is accomplished by providing quality youth programs, opportunities for youth to explore their sparks, and connection...
#4HGrown Alumna Shares her Story
In honor of National 4-H Week, we are sharing the stories of some of our alumni in the Florida Panhandle. Today, we highlight an alumna from Wakulla County! Sara Hillier grew up in Wakulla County, FL, and was active in the 4-H Program. She participated in the local...
4-H Spark Yields Cash for College
4-H allows young people to explore their sparks for learning. And through the process, young people learn valuable life skills that prepare them for work and/or college. But many people do not realize that 4-H can help young people secure cash for college or trade...
Building Quality 4-H Clubs and Groups
Positive youth development is an intentional process that promotes positive outcomes for youth by providing opportunities that build on young people's strengths and fostering positive relationships with peers and caring adults (Youth.Gov, 2020). 4-H uses many...
Help us Build a Network of Subject Matter Experts
What is Subject Matter Expertise? Subject matter expertise refers to the “technical knowledge and skills possessed to perform tasks related to a specific field(s)” (Harder, 2019). While county 4-H professionals (also known as agents) often bring subject matter...