Florida 4-H

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4-H Learning

4-H offers fun, hands-on learning for youth ages 5–18. Eligibility is based on a child’s age as of September 1 of the current program year (September 1–August 31).

The Cloverbud Program is designed for children ages 5–7 to explore and learn together.

4-H members can explore over 50 hands-on projects in areas like science, agriculture, marine science, public speaking, art, and more. Youth learn by doing—building life skills, setting goals, keeping records, and giving back to their communities. Opportunities exist at the county, state, and national levels.

4-H’s three priority areas are:

Agriculture & STEM
Citizenship & Leadership
Healthy Living

Explore resources and projects through the Florida 4-H Curriculum Clearing House.

Citizenship & Leadership
4-H’ers are leading a Revolution of Responsibility – a movement for positive change in every community in America. 4-H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles, and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right where they live. That takes uncommon commitment. This program explores civic engagement and leadership skills. You will explore citizenship, community development, service, personal development, and many other leadership-citizenship topics as you develop important life skills.
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Healthy Living
Healthy Living is a cornerstone of 4-H nationally and is even part of our pledge; “I pledge my health to better living”. 4-H believes that healthy living habits of young people begin in the context of their families and communities, we strive to equip youth with healthy living knowledge and skills that will prepare them physically, emotionally, and socially to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Florida 4-H strives to meet the needs of today’s youth through education in nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse, safety, and social and emotional wellness.
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Agriculture & STEM
Youth can dive into a wide range of agriculture and STEM focused projects that connect learning to real-world applications. They might care for livestock and explore veterinary science, grow crops while studying plant biology and forestry, or investigate ecosystems through environmental and marine science. Some youth engage with cutting-edge agricultural technology—like drones and sensors—to improve farming practices, while others build and program robots or develop digital tools to solve agricultural challenges. These experiences not only spark curiosity but also build leadership, problem-solving, and workforce skills that prepare youth for future careers in agriculture, engineering, and technology.
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