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Family and Consumer Sciences

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The Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences program focuses on providing timely, relevant, and reliable information on topics such as nutrition, health and wellness, and family resource management through a variety of classes, workshops, and community events. Family and Consumer Sciences educational programming provides people with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their quality of life and that of their family. Samantha Kennedy is the Family and Consumer Sciences agent in Wakulla County. She specializes in healthy cooking, food safety, food preservation, health and wellness, and financial management.

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Youth build a pasta tower during a challenge.

How trying something new helps youth build confidence, resilience, and life skills

A familiar moment in youth learning  In the Wakulla 4-H program, youth are invited into experiences they may never have tried before. They may learn to safely handle a chicken for a poultry show, light charcoal for a tailgating competition,...READ MORE | RELATED INFORMATION

People attending a crowded informational 4-H event.

Wakulla 4-H Volunteers Help Youth Find Their Spark

Sometimes Positive Changes Start With One Good Idea and the Courage to Try It Community adults are invited to share skills, lead clubs, support events and build positive youth-adult partnerships In Wakulla County, a volunteer can be the...READ MORE | RELATED INFORMATION

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Prevention Before Intervention: A 4-H Community Pride Project

Guest Author: Lani Lopez-Logan The Wakulla County 4-H Community Pride Project took a powerful step toward youth awareness and prevention this year with “Prevention Before Intervention,” a teen town hall created by...READ MORE | RELATED INFORMATION