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Highlands County 4-H Youth Development

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4-H is the youth development program of the University of Florida and other land-grant universities. This program provides children and young adults ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn life skills they need to be productive members of society, responsible citizens, and future leaders. 4-H encourages “learning by doing” to teach these skills. 4-H ensures that each youth will have a safe and inclusive learning environment, led by caring adults, to explore content based on university research. Popular programs in Highlands County are Shooting Sports, Livestock and Animals, Plant Science, Leadership, and Citizenship.

4-H Youth

Highlands County 4-H is for youth 5-18 years of age (as of Sept. 1). In this section of the website, you will find more information about the 4-H program, how to become a 4-H member, and resources for current members.

4-H Volunteers

Highlands County 4-H relies on it's volunteers to deliver 4-H programming. Find more information on how to become a 4-H volunteer and various resources to support your role, on this page.

Contact

Kati Lawson

County Extension Director/4-H Youth Development
Extension Agent II, Ph.D.
(863) 402-6540
katilawson@ufl.edu

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