4-H in the Panhandle

Join 's new virtual club, Leap into Legislature!

Leap into Legislature is a virtual short-term club to explore civic engagement in your community and prepare 4-H members for Florida 4-H Legislature!

Topics include ➡️ civic engagement, three branches of government, how a bill becomes a law, civil discourse, and 4-H Legislature roles.

Registration closes Monday, February 16th so be sure to register today! 🍀

Click the link below to register ⬇️
https://leapintoleg.4honline.com/ #/

Meet Andy Franklin — our bright and motivated 2025 summer intern with UF/IFAS Extension in Northwest District! Andy’s all about diving into real-world extension work— from assisting with 4-H Day Camps to strategic communication about the impact of our programs. Want to get to know Andy better? Check out the full article to read his insights, goals for the summer, and what drives his passion for Extension work!
https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/4hn/2025/06/13/meet-our-summer-intern-andy-franklin/
UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

We're bursting with pride for our Okaloosa County 4‑H youth, who achieved incredible honors at the Forest Ecology Contest.
What made this triumph even more special? The team competed in memory of their beloved coach and mentor, **Sheila Dunning**, whose legacy of nurturing young ecologists continues to inspire.

This wasn't just a contest—it was a journey of growth, community, and honoring the guidance that shaped them. 💚🌿 Read more about their experience and tribute to their leader here: https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/4hn/2025/06/10/okaloosa-4-h-youth-triumph-in-state-forest-ecology-contest-a-victory-rooted-in-passion-perseverance-and-tribute/ Florida 4-H Youth Development Program UF IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences SFFGS UF IFAS Extension Okaloosa County 4-H

Okaloosa 4-H Youth Triumph in State Forest Ecology Contest — A Victory Rooted in Passion, Perseverance, and Tribute | 4-H in the Panhandle Okaloosa 4-H Youth Triumph in State Forest Ecology Contest — A Victory Rooted in Passion, Perseverance, and Tribute by Dana Stephens | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized With compasses in hand and determination in their hearts, four dedicated Okaloosa County youth took home top honors at the 2025 Florid...

More cool summer stuff our 4-Hers are doing!

4-H Day-camps are in full swing across the Florida Panhandle!

The Northwest 4-H Chick Chain Program equips youth with poultry science, public speaking, & problem-solving skills, preparing future agricultural leaders & fostering career exploration in animal science. Read more here- https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/4hn/
Florida 4-H Youth Development Program University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Florida 4-H Alumni + Friends

❄️Winter may be here, but summer is on our mind💛. Registration for ALL our summer camps opens on Tuesday, January 28th in 4-H Online🍀.
Summer camp details & registration instructions found here 👇 https://florida4h.ifas.ufl.edu/camps/camp-timpoochee/summer-camps/

Our NW 4-H Volunteer Forum is off to a great start!

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing volunteers this weekend at the Northwest 4-H Volunteer Forum! Our theme is “Sowing Seeds of Success.”