Polk 4-H Roundup

A Unique Partnership Between Polk County 4-H and Florida Flywheelers by SHREEMOYEE GHOSH, 4-H Youth Development Agent When many people hear 4-H, they often think of livestock, gardening, or agriculture. While those are certainly important parts of our program, they are only one layer of the 4-H experience. Like peeling back the layers of an […]

by SHREEMOYEE GHOSH, 4-H Youth Development Agent For more than 120 years, 4-H has focused on developing life skills through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, community engagement, and relationships with caring adult mentors. Through these experiences, generations of young people have built confidence, responsibility, communication skills, and the ability to navigate challenges. Today, those same outcomes

by SHREEMOYEE GHOSH, 4-H Youth Development Agent  If you’ve ever wondered what 4-H is all about, summer is the perfect time to find out. While many youth programs slow down this time of year, 4-H comes to life in a different way, through hands-on camps, workshops, and real-world learning experiences. These summer opportunities allow young

Program Helps the Next Generation Learn, Lead, and Serve by SHREEMOYEE GHOSH, 4-H Agent & LUIS RODRIGUEZ, UF/IFAS Polk Extension If you’ve heard of 4-H, you might picture a clover emblem or maybe a county fair. In Polk County, 4-H certainly includes animal science opportunities, but at its core, 4-H is a youth development program