Sarah Hensley

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Florida 4-H Secretary Record Book

Sarah Hensley yStacey Ellison

This book should serve as a good guide for you to follow and outline your club's goals, plans for the year, as well as keep records of what your club has done.

Florida 4-H Treasurer’s Manual and Record Book

Joy Jordan, Judith Levings, Judith Levings, Sarah Hensley, yStacey Ellison

The duties and responsibilities of the 4-H club treasurer are outlined in this manual. This publication also provides a record keeping guide for use by the club treasurer to learn basic record-keeping skills and maintain financial records of the club. This 4-H Treasurer’s Manual and Record Book is for ages 8 and up.

4-H Citizenship Project: Volunteer Guide

John Rutledge, Joy Jordan, yDale Pracht
Otros contactos: Stacey Ellison ySarah Hensley

4-H Exploring Citizenship, Unit I: Me, My Family, and My Friends

This material was prepared by the Southern Regional 4-H Citizenship Literature Committee through a grant from the Coca-Cola Company.

4-H Exploring Citizenship, Unit II—My Neighborhood

This material was prepared by the Southern Regional 4-H Citizenship Literature Committee through a grant from the Coca-Cola Company.

Exploring Citizenship Unit III: My Clubs and Groups

Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley, Stacey Ellison, yStewart D. Sale

The 4-H Exploring Citizenship: Unit III - My Clubs and Groups (4H CIM 12) is a citizenship and leadership publication for 4-H members ages 9–11. This unit helps 4-H members learn to function in organized groups so that they can be more effective participants. The accompanying leader's guide is Exploring Citizenship (4H CIL 20).

4-H Exploring Citizenship, Unit V: My Community

John Rutledge, Joy Jordan, yDale Pracht
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley, Stacey Ellison, yStewart D. Sale

4-H Exploring Citizenship, Unit IV - My Heritage

John Rutledge, Joy C. Jordan, and Dale Pracht

Exploring Citizenship, Unit VI: My Government

John Rutledge, Joy Jordan, yDale Pracht
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley, Stacey Ellison, yStewart D. Sale

4-H Exploring Citizenship, Unit VII: My World

John Rutledge, Joy C. Jordan, and Dale Pracht

My 4-H Cloverbud Project Summary

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

The 4-H Cloverbud Project Summary is intended for youth ages 5–7 to complete at the completion of a 4-H educational project. This 7-page revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

My Junior 4-H Project Report

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

This report form is to be completed by junior (age 8–10) 4-H members as a record of their 4-H project completion. Project Reports should be turned in annually at the end of the 4-H year to their county 4-H agent. This 10-page major revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

My Intermediate 4-H Project Report

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

This report form is to be completed by intermediate (age 11–13) 4-H members as a record of their 4-H project completion. Project Reports should be turned in annually at the end of the 4-H year to their county 4-H agent. This 10-page major revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

My Senior 4-H Project Report

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

This report form is to be completed by senior (age 14–18) 4-H members as a record of their 4-H project completion. Project Reports should be turned in annually at the end of the 4-H year to their county 4-H agent. This 10-page major revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

The Florida 4-H Officer's Handbook

Tracy Tesdall, Judith Levings, yJudith Levings
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley yStacey Ellison

Florida 4-H Dairy Record Book

Karen Hamilton, Chris Decubellis, Chris Holcomb, and Sarah Hensley

Florida 4-H Livestock Breeding Project Record Book

Animal Sciences Design Team

The Power of Electricity Leader's Guide

Sandra Fry and Lucinda Harris

The Power of Electricity Member's Manual

Sandra Fry and Lucinda Harris

Do a Visual Presentation

Stacey Ellison

This publication covers the method of delivery, the plan, the visuals, how to look sharp and to have a sharp presentation.  

Kids Growing with Plant Connections: Florida 4-H Plant Science Youth Workbook

Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer

The Kids Growing with Plant Connections Youth Workbook (4H194/4H PSM 11) is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. Youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom.

4H Project Guide: Swine Nutrition

Joel Brendemuhl, Robert Myer, Robert O. Myer, yJoel H. Brendemuhl
Otros contactos: Christopher DeCubellis, Sarah Hensley, yChad Carr

Introducing 4-H Youth Development

Marilyn N. Norman yJoy Jordan
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Youth development has been defined as an ongoing process through which young people attempt to meet their needs and to develop the competencies they perceive as necessary for survival and transition to adulthood. Positive Youth Development is development that is positive and productive for both youth and their communities.

Reviewing Youth Development Principles

Marilyn N. Norman yJoy Jordan
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Because 4-H is the youth development arm of Land Grant University outreach, 4-H youth development professionals are responsible for knowing and applying to their programs the most current and valid information regarding support for the growth and development of the youth in their communities.

Targeting Life Skills in 4-H

Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan

4-H FAQs

Marilyn N. Norman yJoy Jordan
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

This article answers common questions about 4-H in Florida.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records and Contracts

Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Kathy Hartman, Candi Dierenfield, and Melinda Souers.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

Risk Management for UF/IFAS Extension and Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Insurance

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Candi Dierenfield, Janet Waters, yDaphne Glasgow
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Development Work, intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, and volunteers to satisfactorily complete the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This publication reviews policies and best practices for understanding insurance when working with Florida 4-H and other UF/IFAS Extension programs.

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Pre-Event Planning Guide and Matrix

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, yJean Hink
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley yCandi Dierenfield

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development

A Guide to the Florida 4-H Council

Stacey Ellison yTracy Tesdall
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for 4-H/Youth audience(s). Published by Youth development

4-H School Enrichment: A Guide for 4-H Faculty and Staff

Andrew Toelle
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

4-H School Enrichment can give youth and parents a picture of the benefits of a longer commitment to 4-H. The purpose of this revised 8-page publication is to support 4-H agents as they plan, develop, and evaluate school enrichment programs. Written by Andrew Toelle.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: The ABCs of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers

Written by Keith G. Diem and Sarah Hensley. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Jessica Emerson, Paula Davis, Nicole Crawson, Bailea Scarborough, and David Hafner.

This information sheet is the introduction to the 4-H Volunteer Training Series (VTS). The series contains a wealth of information, from how to start a club, to planning field trips, to how to work with youth. This part was originally published in July 2014 and then revised in July 2018. It was updated in the summer of 2023 and is now revised in September 2024.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: How to Start a 4-H Club (for Youth Ages 5–18)

Keith G. Diem, Keith G. Diem, Joy Jordan, Dale Pracht, Judy Butterfield, Candi Dierenfield, Nicole Crawson, Jessica Emerson, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Bailea Scarbrough, Paula Davis, Melinda Souers, Ben Knowles, yDallas Meringolo
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley y

This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally written in 2005, adapted in 2014, and updated in 2023.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club

Keith G. Diem, Marilyn N. Norman, and Joy C. Jordan. Revised by Jessica Emerson, Candi Dierenfield, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Amber Norris, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, and Heather Kent

This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally published in 2005 and revised in 2012. It was updated in the summer of 2023 and is now published in 2024.

Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Making Learning Fun

Keith G. Diem, Keith G. Diem, Judith Levings, Karen Henry, Claire Davis, yCandi Dierenfield
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

4-H learning methods and curriculum materials are well-suited to small groups of youth in various settings, including clubs, camps, and schools. Using a blend of creative teaching methods is essential for getting the attention of youth. As a group leader, the adult helps guide youth in a process of doing, sharing, processing, and applying their knowledge in new situations.

Protecting Youth and Volunteers by Planning Ahead, Reducing Risk

Keith G. Diem

The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is committed to the safety and well-being of its youth as well as the volunteers who help deliver 4-H programs under the supervision of 4-H faculty and staff. All things in life involve some sort of risk. This is especially true when working with youth, but there are many ways that volunteers can minimize this risk and lead safe 4-H activities. Proper planning and common sense certainly go a long way. Although not to be considered legal advice, here are some facts and issues to know and keep in mind while serving as a 4-H volunteer.

4-H Pizza Garden: An Agricultural Adventure

Janet Golden, Joy Jordan, Nan Jensen, Betty Lipe, Millie Ferrer, Anne Fugate, Erin Karkheck, Linda Bobroff, Karla Shelnutt, and Tracy Tesdall

This curriculum was designed for educators to teach young people about where their food originates by using something children love to eat…PIZZA! According to a recent Gallup poll, kids between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer pizza to all other foods for lunch and dinner. Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza each day, or 350 slices per second! This 4-H in the Classroom project, originating in Pinellas County, Florida, was designed for grades 3–5, but can be adapted to serve other grade levels. The lessons cover subject areas such as mathematics, social studies, language arts, and science. It has been used in Pinellas County very successfully since 2000 by the 4-H Program in collaboration with their Florida Ag in the Classroom Initiative.

Getting Started in the 4-H Embryology Project: Tips for 4-H Agents and Teachers

Marcus Boston, Chris Decubellis, and Judith Levings

4-H Eggcellent Adventures in Classroom Embryology: An Intracurricular Guide to Chicken Embryology

Shaina Spann, Judith Levings, yJudith Levings
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

A UF/IFAS numbered Curriculum for 4-H/Youth audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Recognizing Young People

Originally written by Georgene Bender. Revised by Geralyn Sachs, Sarah Hensley, Andrew Toelle, Kelsey Cook, Marnie Ward, Shayla Reighter, Dallas Meringolo, Courtney Quirie and Christopher Decubellis.

Developing a sense of belonging is one of the Essential Elements of a positive youth development experience. Creating an inclusive environment in your 4-H club programs and activities can help you achieve this goal. Providing many forms of recognition for all, not just for those who excel in competition with other youth, supports this sense of belonging.

Florida 4-H Tailgate: Cooking Equipment

Chad Carr, Brian Estevez, Sonja Crawford, Jason Scheffler, Jason Scheffler, George Baker, Ed Jennings, yMark Mauldin
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley yChristopher DeCubellis

The Florida 4-H Poultry BBQ program has existed for years, and the program for red meat cookery has been a huge success in Tennessee 4-H. With sponsorship for the winners at the state level, the Florida 4-H Tailgate Contest program will be a success in Florida as well. This program will strive to promote enjoyable outdoor cooking experiences, encourage the incorporation of animal protein in the diet in order to combat childhood obesity, improve youth nutritional knowledge and cooking skills, and impart knowledge about safe handling and proper degree of doneness to produce safe and delicious meat dishes. This 2-page fact sheet it discusses cooking equipment.

Florida 4-H Tailgate: Cooking Safety

Chad Carr, Brian Estevez, Sonja Crawford, Jason Scheffler, Jason Scheffler, George Baker, Ed Jennings, yMark Mauldin
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley yChristopher DeCubellis

The Florida 4-H Poultry BBQ program has existed for years, and the program for red meat cookery has been a huge success in Tennessee 4-H. With sponsorship for the winners at the state level, the Florida 4-H Tailgate Contest program will be a success in Florida as well. This program will strive to promote enjoyable outdoor cooking experiences, encourage the incorporation of animal protein in the diet in order to combat childhood obesity, improve youth nutritional knowledge and cooking skills, and impart knowledge about safe handling and proper degree of doneness to produce safe and delicious meat dishes. This fact sheet addresses cooking safety. 

Florida 4-H Tailgate: Fire-Building

Jason Scheffler, Chad Carr, Brian Estevez, Sonja Crawford, Jason Scheffler, Ed Jennings, yMark Mauldin
Otros contactos: Christopher DeCubellis ySarah Hensley

Florida 4-H Tailgate: Smoking and Slow Cooking Meat

Jason Scheffler, Chad Carr, Brian Estevez, Sonja Crawford, Jason Scheffler, Ed Jennings, yMark Mauldin
Otros contactos: Christopher DeCubellis ySarah Hensley

Florida 4-H Tailgate: Meat Selection

Chad Carr, Brian Estevez, Sonja Crawford, Jason Scheffler, Jason Scheffler, George Baker, Ed Jennings, yMark Mauldin
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley yChristopher DeCubellis

The Florida 4-H Poultry BBQ program has existed for years, and the program for red meat cookery has been a huge success in Tennessee 4-H. With sponsorship for the winners at the state level, the Florida 4-H Tailgate Contest program will be a success in Florida as well. This program will strive to promote enjoyable outdoor cooking experiences, encourage the incorporation of animal protein in the diet in order to combat childhood obesity, improve youth nutritional knowledge and cooking skills, and impart knowledge about safe handling and proper degree of doneness to produce safe and delicious meat dishes. This fact sheet discusses meat selection. 

Florida 4-H Shotgun Record Book

Julie P. Dillard yGerald R. Culen
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

A UF/IFAS numbered Curriculum for 4-H/Youth audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Youth development

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Large Animals—Horses

Saundra TenBroeck, Wendy DeVito, Dale Pracht, Chad Carr, Brittani Kirkland, and Georgene Bender. Revised by Saundra TenBroeck, Bailea Scarbrough, Candi Dierenfield, and Amber Norris.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Sarah Hensley, Arielle A. Pierce, yCandi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work, intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth to satisfactorily complete the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This guide outlines ways to prepare for and deal with the specific risks associated with your program. It also includes a checklist to help during event/activity planning. 

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records

Written by Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Kathy Hartman and Candi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

Florida FFA Vegetable Judging Competition: A Study Guide

Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program State Plan: Program Guidelines and Best Management Practices

Paula Davis, Gerald R. Culen, yDale Pracht
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley yCandi Dierenfield

The following program guidelines, policies, and best management practices were all developed based upon the National 4-H Shooting Sports guidelines and regulations. Any of the following policies follow national guidelines at the very least and only increase safety or specify management policies for Florida 4-H Shooting Sports.

Florida 4-H Air Rifle & Smallbore Rifle Record Book

Julie P. Dillard yGerald R. Culen
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

The purpose of the Florida 4-H Air Rifle/Smallbore Rifle Project Book is to help you document your growth, development, and progress as a 4-H member.

Florida 4-H Archery Record Book

Julie P. Dillard yGerald R. Culen
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

School-Based 4-H Programming: Working With Partners Effectively

Vanessa Spero
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development

School-Based 4-H Programming: Middle and High School–Age Youth Programs

Vanessa Spero-Swingle

All youth, regardless of age, are at risk for engaging in negative behaviors that can get them into trouble during the afterschool hours when parents and other family members are at work. Middle and high school-age youth are at an age where they can most benefit from increasing opportunities to participate in programs with a positive adult role model, gain necessary life skills, and increase their knowledge of accessible opportunities. Middle and high school programs have the potential to support graduation rates and increase post-secondary school success. This publication of the UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Youth Development Program provides strategies for success in developing these programs in your community.

School-Based 4-H Programming: Incorporating Family Engagement into Your Program

Vanessa Spero
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Family engagement in 4-H programs allows family members, youth, and the community to become more aware, cohesive, and invested in youth development. This fact sheet discusses how to incorporate family engagement into your 4-H school programming. For the purposes of Florida 4-H, a school-based program can be defined as school enrichment (offered to groups of youth, taught by Extension staff or trained volunteers, and designed to support the school curriculum), an in-school club following a more traditional club approach during school hours, or an after-school club operating directly after school hours.

Children's Citrus Activity: Citrus Counting

Jamie D. Burrow, Ariel Singerman, yAriel Singerman
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Florida is well known for its citrus industry, valued at over eight billion dollars, and is one of the top citrus-producing states in the United States. This new one-page children’s activity sheet about Florida citrus includes an activity for students learning to count and match.

4-H Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Leader Guide

John Pipoly, Angelina Toomey, Sarah Hensley, Esen A. Momol, Esen Momol, Jennifer W. Marvin, Kelly B. Perez, yKelly B. Perez
Otros contactos: Claire Lewis

This curriculum addresses Florida’s unique environment and may be used alone or as a supplement to the 4-H Junior Master Gardener curriculum. Youth will learn nine basic principles of FFL, including water, soil, and vegetation conservation through landscape and gardening activities. This curriculum targets youth in grades 6 to 8 (ages 10 to 14) and contains both in-classroom and home activities that allow youth to understand and engage the world around them. 137 pp.

Utilizing Mindfulness as an Evening Reflection at Residential Camp

Heather M. Futch
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Utilizing mindfulness as an evening reflection at residential camps has been developed as a tool for use at the end of the day during residential camps, though language may be modified for use at the end of classes or day camps. The four lessons in this new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, written by Heather Janney, were developed as a way for youth to reflect on their activities throughout the day. It is recommended to do only one lesson 15-20 minutes per day.

Florida 4-H Senior Horse Record Book

Wendy T. DeVito, Saundra H. TenBroeck, Shane T. Michael, Megan N. Brew, and Alyssa M. Ohmstede

The purpose of the 4-H Horse Program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline, and responsibility, while creating an atmosphere for learning and awareness of the life around us. This new 24-page publication of the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Program was written by Wendy DeVito, Saundra TenBroeck, Shane Michael, Megan Brew, and Alyssa Ohmstede.

4-H Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Workbook

John Pipoly, Angelina Toomey, Sarah Hensley, Esen Momol, Jennifer W. Marvin, and Kelly Perez

This curriculum addresses Florida’s unique environment and may be used alone or as a supplement to the 4-H Junior Master Gardener curriculum. This curriculum targets youth in grades 6 to 8 (ages 10 to 14) and contains both in-classroom and home activities that allow youth to understand and engage the world around them, thereby helping them gain life skills in the areas of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. This is the student workbook; 48 pp.

Florida 4-H Fashion Revue

Geralyn Sachs, Monica L. Brinkley, Brenda Williams, Geralyn Sachs, Monica Brinkley, Judy Butterfield, Heather M. Futch, Becky V. Bennett, Stacie M. Amolsch, Sarah Hensley, Pamela Phillippe, Muriel Turner, Stacey Ellison, yBrenda Williams

This planning guide and project report is appropriate for 4-H youth who take part in the Florida 4-H Clothing and Textiles Project. This publication offers an exploration of science and art through clothing design, engineering, technology, and craftsmanship. It contains fashion revue guidelines, interview and modeling tips, entry forms, and more. 

The Value of 4-H to Youth in Florida and Beyond

Keith G. Diem yKeith G. Diem
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

To maximize the strengths of the 4-H Youth Development Program and to promote its value to the public and funding agencies, Extension staff must know the value of 4-H as it is perceived by others. Since parents are key stakeholders in the 4-H program because they approve of their children being members and they are taxpayers and voters, this descriptive survey research involving a randomly selected sample of parents of 4-H club members in Florida aimed to determine what value 4-H brings to youth members, what problems 4-H faces, and what other beliefs parents have about 4-H.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Large Animals—Livestock

Written by Chad Carr, Saundra TenBroeck, Dale Pracht, and Georgene Bender. Revised by Amber Norris, Candi Dierenfield, and Chad Carr.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

Adopt a Tree

Martha C. Monroe, Christopher J. Frost, and Alison W. Bowers

The Forestry Adopt - A - Tree 4-H Project Book (4HFOM11) is for children ages 5-8. Kids locate and "adopt" a nearby tree, track changes to it over time, do bark and leaf rubbings, and search for visiting wildlife. Youngsters are also introduced to three common and special Florida trees: Cabbage Palm, Live Oak, and Longleaf Pine. First published February 2001. 

Cooperative Learning for 4-H

Jessica McIntosh and Martha Monroe

A simple way to facilitate discovery is through cooperative learning, in which learners work together to meet a shared goal with a leader guiding them to encourage group interactions. This 5-page fact sheet provides teaching techniques and applies cooperative learning to natural resources and environmental literacy in the context of 4-H.

Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Learn by Doing + a Little Bit More

Karen Henry, Claire Davis, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, Heather Kent, yCandi Dierenfield

This is one publication in the Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series, which prepares 4-H volunteers to apply positive youth development best practices. “Learn by doing” is a common phrase used by staff and volunteers to explain how 4-H youth development teaches life skills. Experiential Learning has been proven to be an effective way to engage youth in the learning process. This publication provides volunteers with tools to help them apply the experiential learning model and outlines the steps volunteers can take to ensure that youth are able to apply what they have learned to new situations.

Risk Management for UF/IFAS Extension and Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Transportation

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink, Candi Dierenfield, Amber Norris, Janet Waters, yErin Brewer

This document is one in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. It describes the best practices and procedures for transportation to and from Florida 4-H activities. 

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Adopting Club Bylaws

Keith G. Diem, Candi Dierenfield, Karen Henry, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Melinda Souers, Abbey L. Tharpe, Claire Davis, yPaula Davis

Why does a 4-H club (for youth ages 8–18) need bylaws? It is for the same reason our country needs a constitution! Fair and written rules protect the rights of all members. The following is a suggested format for 4-H bylaws, which may be adapted to meet local conditions.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Planning a Successful Field Trip

Keith G. Diem, Karen Henry, Claire Davis, Heather Kent, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, yCandi Dierenfield

 Field trips can be great experiences for youth to learn project content and life skills. Field trips also contribute to the experiential learning philosophy of 4-H. This publication includes some suggestions to make field trips educational, safe, and fun.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures

Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Nicole Crawson, Arielle A. Pierce, Bailea Scarbrough, yCandi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Developmental Work, intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth for the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies, including basic overall precautions everyone in 4-H should take.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Volunteer and Youth Protection

Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink, Marilyn N. Norman, yCandi Dierenfield

This is one publication in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

Food Demonstration Guide

Geralyn Sachs

This guide will help you plan and deliver a well-organized presentation that is entertaining and educational for your audience. A 4-H demonstration is a great way for you to share your passion and teach others about your 4-H food-related project work. Written by Geralyn Sachs, and published by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, June 2023.

Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Team Captain Guide

Geralyn Sachs

This guide will assist adults who are coaching teams to prepare for the Florida 4-H Food Challenge. It contains contest guidelines, suggested resources, scoresheets, and worksheet.  

Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Event Hosting Guide

M. Arick, Geralyn Sachs, Amber Norris, Nicole Crawson, John Ferguson, Joshua K. Payne, Paula Davis, Amy Simonne, yWendy Wood

This guide will assist county Extension agents who conduct a Florida 4-H Food Challenge event. It contains contest guidelines, contests responsibilities, sample schedule, orientation talking points, registration template, score tally sheet, Judging questions, contest resources, scoresheets, and worksheets.