UF / IFAS Extension Charlotte County Florida 4-H

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UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Charlotte County. UF/IFAS Charlotte County 4-H intends to educate, inform and provide updated information on Charlotte County 4-H activities and to support and promote the Charlotte County Extension objectives for these activities through its social media site. Al

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🌞 Exciting News for Charlotte County Families!The 2026‑2027 4‑H Citrus Project is now open for sign‑ups! 🌱🍊💺 Spots are l...
06/17/2026

🌞 Exciting News for Charlotte County Families!

The 2026‑2027 4‑H Citrus Project is now open for sign‑ups! 🌱🍊

💺 Spots are limited – register early!

👉 Sign up today via the online form: https://tinyurl.com/cc4hcitrus

📌 See the flyer attached for full details and pricing.

🚀 4‑H University Sneak‑Peak! 🚀Calling all 14‑18‑year‑olds who’re ready to jump from the classroom to the real world!This...
06/17/2026

🚀 4‑H University Sneak‑Peak! 🚀

Calling all 14‑18‑year‑olds who’re ready to jump from the classroom to the real world!
This week‑long overnight event at the University of Florida will give you:

🧑‍🏫 Hands‑on workshops led by UF faculty
👩‍🎓 Career labs so you can spot the path that feels right
🤝 Community service projects that make a real impact
🌍 A chance to meet peers from across the state and grow your team‑work skills

Save the dates: July 27-30, 2026. Spots are limited, so register early!

📩 Sign‑up via https://4-hu2026.4honline.com/

🌟 “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – 4‑H University, where tomorrow’s leaders start today.

🌟 Quick Poll: How many hours per week would you spend on your 4‑H project? 🌟🕒 1‑3 hrs🕒 4‑6 hrs🕒 7‑10 hrs🕒 11 + hrs📚 Reme...
06/15/2026

🌟 Quick Poll: How many hours per week would you spend on your 4‑H project? 🌟

🕒 1‑3 hrs
🕒 4‑6 hrs
🕒 7‑10 hrs
🕒 11 + hrs

📚 Remember: School is the #1 priority. 4‑H is what we do on the side after we finish homework, study, and attend classes.

➡️ Students who juggle other extracurriculars (sports, clubs, part‑time work) can still find a balanced schedule—just keep the main focus on academics.

🗣️ Tell us in the comments why your chosen time‑range works best for you. We’re curious to see how 4‑H fits into your busy life!

When you put pen to paper, you’re not just writing a bill—you’re shaping the future your community will live in. All 4‑H...
06/12/2026

When you put pen to paper, you’re not just writing a bill—you’re shaping the future your community will live in. All 4‑H teens who join the Florida 4‑H Legislature practice that power every summer: drafting legislation, rallying peers, researching, and reporting on the process that builds our state’s laws.

📌 Remember: Every law starts with a draft; every change starts with you.

Quick Tip Tuesday – What Can You Do at the 4‑H Legislature?⚖️ You’re not just a spectator, you get to be the maker of ch...
06/09/2026

Quick Tip Tuesday – What Can You Do at the 4‑H Legislature?

⚖️ You’re not just a spectator, you get to be the maker of change.

Draft a bill that solves a problem you care about.
Rally peers for votes and build a coalition.
Research a topic and become the subject‑matter expert.
Report on the session as a media correspondent, turning facts into stories.
Every role sharpens your public‑speaking, critical‑thinking, and teamwork skills, exactly what leadership in our democracy needs.

📅 Are you ready to lead?

🚀 Step into the State Capitol—Florida 4‑H Legislature is coming!This summer, 4‑H teens become senators, lobbyists, repor...
06/08/2026

🚀 Step into the State Capitol—Florida 4‑H Legislature is coming!
This summer, 4‑H teens become senators, lobbyists, reporters, and even the Governor in a realistic mock‑legislative session. They’ll see firsthand how a bill moves from idea to law and walk the same routes the real lawmakers do—right in the Florida State Capitol.

⚖️ Why it matters: It trains future leaders to represent citizens, debate policies, and build the government we all rely on.

🌟 Vote for Your Favorite 4‑H Camp Activity! 🌟Which of the exciting 4‑H camp activities gets your vote?1️⃣ Canoe & Kayak ...
06/05/2026

🌟 Vote for Your Favorite 4‑H Camp Activity! 🌟

Which of the exciting 4‑H camp activities gets your vote?

1️⃣ Canoe & Kayak Adventure
2️⃣ Fishing
3️⃣ Marshmallow Paint Wars
4️⃣ Arts & Crafts

💬 Comment below with the number that matters most to you.

06/04/2026

17th Annual UF IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Youth Field Day! Only 29 spaces remain! Pre-registration for this event is required - registration ends June 9th. Call soon if you'd like to register!

The Youth Field Day will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
- check-in opens at 7:30 a.m.
- learning expo will be open, 8 – 10 a.m.
- students in their predetermined groups will rotate through 5, 25-minute classes and a lunch break, from 10:10 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
- closing assemble to announce the 2027 t-shirt design contest winner and our blackout bingo prize drawing, 1:30 -2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3401 Experiment Station, Ona, FL 33865
Our goal is to excite students about agriculture and science, reveal future opportunities in those fields, and foster a love of learning which will promote agriculture and good stewardship in this and future generations.
Who can attend? Students ages 8 - 18 attending with their parent, guardian, or youth leader.
Benefit: Students who visit all of the learning expo booths and complete all our field day classes will receive a Youth Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certificate. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program that provides information to U.S. beef producers on how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions.
Curious what this event is like? Watch this video overview of our 2025 event: https://youtu.be/cgv0LIX7cq4?si=nkHumzDB_3ix4BGi
For all the event details visit: https://forms.gle/tY2zK5QzQd58f4WU6
To register, call 863-735-1001.

🌱 4‑H Horticulture ID & Judging – Grow, Learn, Lead! 🌱Horticulture isn’t just a hobby, it’s the heart of Florida’s food ...
06/04/2026

🌱 4‑H Horticulture ID & Judging – Grow, Learn, Lead! 🌱

Horticulture isn’t just a hobby, it’s the heart of Florida’s food chain, a booming industry, and a vital part of our health and wellbeing.

🚜 What 4‑H Horticulture Youth Gaining:

💚 Plan, care for, and manage gardens, lawns, or commercial crops.
🌾 Master pest‑management 101.
🌿 Learn the basics of plants, soils, and ecosystems.
🧪 Apply knowledge through lab work or field experiments.
🌊 Dive into landscaping and water‑garden design.
📅 Upcoming Event:
Join us for Horticulture ID & Judging – a chance to showcase your green‑thumb projects, learn from peers, and win prizes that celebrate your growing skills!

Let’s grow tomorrow’s leaders—one pot, one plot, one idea at a time! 🌻

Address

514 East Grace Street
Punta Gorda, FL
33950

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19418333837

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