Outback Roots 4H

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

WITH THE CLINIC SERIES IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Now is the time to get roped into supporting the next generation of cattle exhibitors!
It takes a great community to help grow great kids, and we’re looking for businesses, families, and supporters who want to be part of something special. Your sponsorship helps provide valuable education, hands-on experiences, and opportunities for the youth in our community to learn, grow, and succeed!
So saddle up, jump in, and help us make this year’s HERD Clinic Series the best one yet!
Check out the sponsorship opportunities below and get your brand in the herd!
Melissa Simmons | 352-279-4017

08/31/2026

Attention Pasco County Fair Youth Hog Show Exhibitors: The Registration Link Goes Live on September 1st on the fair website. The Deadline to enter is September 15th. Don't Forget.

08/28/2026

⭐ATTENTION STEER EXHIBITORS⭐ The deadline for online registration closes September 1, 2026! The Steer Exhibitor Mandatory Meeting will be held at Dan Cannon (PC Fairgrounds) on September 9, 2026 @ 7:00. Please contact a Beef Committee member if you have any questions or concerns.

08/24/2026

Attention, Pasco County Fair Youth Plant Show & Sale Exhibitors: the rules, regulations, and documents are now live online. Click here for the link: https://www.pascocountyfair.com/events/2027/plants. The registration link will be added in the future. The 80th Annual Pasco County Fair, February 15 - 21, 2027.

08/09/2026

It's back again!
Are you completing a swine project in the 2026-2027 4-H year? This virtual workshop is for you!

This workshop is open to all 4-H and FFA youth and parents.

Qualtrics to sign up: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AUn853dLDZLcYS

08/06/2026

All middle school and high school student…check this out! Get your speech ready for our Annual Pasco County Farm Bureau Speech Contest! Check out this flyer and get registered. Remember there are 💵 prizes and a chance to advance to districts and state competitions. Can’t wait to listen to some great speeches August 20th.

07/29/2026

The 2027 Pasco County Fair Youth Beef Show & Sale Rules & Regulations are now live on the fair website. The registration link will be added soon. Click here for the link for all the information: https://www.pascocountyfair.com/events/2027/beef

01/12/2026

The UF Animal Sciences Dept will host the Meat & Livestock Judging Clinics on January 23rd and 24th

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Morgan!!!!

🎉 Congratulations to Lily of University of Florida/IFAS Collier County Extension and Morgan of UF IFAS Extension Pasco County 4-H, Florida 4-H's 2025 Holiday Card winners! Both are receiving $100 store credit for our Florida 4-H Store (tinyurl.com/fl4Hstore) and state bragging rights!🍀🎨🖌

Our 5th annual Holiday Card Contest brought in 43 entries from 21 counties! We loved seeing our 4-H'ers shine in their creativity through drawing, graphic design, and writing. These communication and technology skills are empowering youth to tackle the future head-on.

Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for the final design!

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences | Florida 4-H Alumni + Friends