UF/IFAS Extension
Union County
The Union County Extension Office is a cooperatively funded service of the University of Florida / IFAS/ Extension in a partnership with USDA and the Union County Board of County Commissioners
Contact
union@ifas.ufl.edu
(386) 496-2321
15120 SW 84th Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054-1701
Gator Pit invites young entrepreneurs to turn interests into businesses
Hundreds of young people have explored entrepreneurship through the Florida 4-H Gator Pit program. Now in its seventh year, the program is welcoming its next cohort of young innovators
03/09/2022
Biosecurity for 4-H/ FFA Youth Livestock Exhibitors
Animals are an important component of Florida’s agriculture industry and fairs and shows across the state. Livestock shows and exhibition allow youth the opportunity to showcase their animals and educate the general public about food and fiber animal production
01/25/2018
What's Going On In Florida
Bay County 4-H Summer Programs
4-H Summer programs for youth from 5-18.2022 summer adventures for you!Meat My Grill Tailgate Campo May 31st – June 3, 2022o Youth ages 11 as of September 1, 2021 o Location: UF/IFAS Extension Bay County 2728 East 14th Street, PCo Register: Open May 12 to May 26, 2022 through 4HOnline o Time
05/25/2022
Extension’s 108th Anniversary
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s also the 108th anniversary of an obscure piece of legislation that might also play an important role in your life
05/06/2022
Let’s All Be Fair at the Fair
County fairs have a special place in people's hearts, especially 4-Hers. Many youth spend months preparing their animals for this big day
10/12/2017
4-H in Schools Near You
When most people think of 4-H, they think of our traditional clubs, but did you know 4-H programming is available in the classroom through our school enrichment programs? These programs bring the knowledge of our faculty and volunteers directly to students without ever leaving the classroom. They allow youth to participate
09/19/2017
What Can 4-H Leadership Programs Do For You(th)?
It's no secret that our older 4-H youth are busy. Between schoolwork, 4-H, part time jobs, helping out at home, and the general stress of being in high school, they have a lot on their plates
08/28/2017
Fair Season Zoonotic Disease Series: Swine
Every year across the state hundreds of youth exhibit swine in County and State fairs. Raising livestock takes up time and resources for these youth and often the market sale provides a monetary reward for their hard work
08/18/2017