7. 4-H and Youth Development

Preparing youth to be responsible citizens and productive members of the workforce.

  1. Youth development - Learn-by-doing that complements K-12 education and teaches life skills and leadership, and prepares youth for tomorrow’s workforce.
  2. Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development - Developing positive developmental relationships between adult volunteers/providers and the youth they serve.

All Items

Candi Dierenfield; Shreemoyee Ghosh, Jessica Emerson, Paula Davis, Nicole Crawson, Bailea Scarbrough, David Hafner (Revision Author)
4-H Volunteer Training Series: The ABCs of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers: 4H335, rev. 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h335-2024
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Keith G. Diem, Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan; Jessica Emerson (Revision Author); Candi Dierenfield; Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Amber Norris, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, Heather Kent (Revision Author)
4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for a 4-H Club: 4H337, rev. 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h337-2024
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Keith G. Diem, Joy C. Jordan, Dale Pracht, Judy Butterfield; Candi Dierenfield, Nicole Crawson, Jessica Emerson, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Bailea Scarbrough, Paula Davis, Melinda Souers, Dallas Meringolo (Revision Author)
4-H Volunteer Training Series: How to Start a 4-H Club (for Youth Ages 5-18): 4H336, rev. 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h336-2024
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R.G. (Tre) Easterly
Designing Instruction to Guide Reflection: AEC798/WC459, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc459-2024
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Georgene Bender; Geralyn Sachs, Sarah Hensley, Andrew Toelle, Kelsey Cook, Marnie Ward, Shayla Reighter, Dallas Meringolo, Courtney Quirie, Christopher Decubellis (Revision Author)
4-H Volunteer Training Series: Recognizing Young People: 4H370, rev. 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h370-2024
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Matt Olson, Andrew Toelle (Revision Author)
The Extension Services-237: Everything You Need to Know: 4H345, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h345-2024
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Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink, Marilyn N. Norman; Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development: Volunteer and Youth Protection : 4HFSV90.11/4H393, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h393-2024
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Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Sarah Hensley; Arielle Pierce, Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist : 4HFSV373/4H384, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h384-2024
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Chad Carr, Sandra TenBroeck, Dale Pracht, Georgene Bender; Amber Norris, Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Large Animals — Livestock: AN321, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an321-2024
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Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink; Kathy Hartman, Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records : 4HFSV376/4H387, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h387-2024
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Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink; Kathy Hartman, Candi Dierenfield, Melinda Souers (Revision Author)
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records and Contracts: 4H10.4/4H295, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h295-2024
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Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, Carla B. Jaggar
School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 3—Resources and Regulations: AEC775/WC436, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc436-2024
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Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, Carla B. Jagger
School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 1—Introduction to Industry Certifications: AEC776/WC437, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc437-2024
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Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, Carla B. Jagger
School-Based Agricultural Education Industry Certifications: Part 2—Getting Started: AEC777/WC438, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc438-2024
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Sharon K. Junge (Former Author); Vanessa Spero, Niki Crawson, J. R. Davis, Tara Dorn, Beth Rasa Edwards, Stacy Hall, Karen Henry, Heather Janney, Beth Kerr, Andrea Lazzari, Abby Morgan, Kristie Popa, Cindy Smalley, Melinda Souers, Katelin Stenroos, Laura Valencia, Travis West, Tracy Winters, Mary-Louise Wood (Revision Author)
4-H Afterschool Resource Guide: Starting 4-H Clubs in After-School Programs: 4H439, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h439-2024
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Alexandra L. Bijak, Laura K. Reynolds, Ashley R. Smyth
Linking Waterbody Acidification and Aquatic Plant Metabolism: A Lesson Plan for Middle School Students : SL512/SS725, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss725-2024
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Christy Chiarelli, Anne Parrish, Megan Cantrell, Matt Benge
Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory: Instrumentation and Application for Extension Professionals: AEC784/WC445, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc445-2024
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Geralyn Sachs (Revision Author); Monica Brinkley, Judith R. Butterfield, Heather M. Janney, Becky V. Bennett, S. Amolsch, Sarah T. Hensley, Pamela Phillippe, Muriel Turner, Stacey Ellison, Brenda Williams (Former Author); Marnie Ward, Sonja Crawford, Caylin Hilton, Paula Davis, Judy Corbus, Marie Arick
Florida 4-H Fashion Revue Guide: 4H445, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h445-2024
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Geralyn Sachs
Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Youth Guide: 4H440, 12/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h440-2023
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Geralyn Sachs
Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Team Captain Guide: 4H441, 12/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h441-2023
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Geralyn Sachs
Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Event Hosting Guide: 4H442, 12/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h442-2023
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Jamie Loizzo, Gabriel Spandau, Caroline Barnett, Alice Akers, Alexis Bolger, Courtney Meyers
Streaming Science #5: Using Virtual Reality Tours for Engagement With Your Target Audience: AEC779/WC440, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc440-2023
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Candi Dierenfield, Kathryn Hartman, Janet Waters, Matthew Olson, Sophia Andrews
UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy: 4H444/4H444, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4H444-2023
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Heather M. Janney, Daniel Gonzalez
Awareness and Intelligence with Emotions: 4H443/4H443, 9/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-4H443-2023
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Marguerite Beckford, Sarah Davis, Kristie Popa, Marnie Ward
Florida 4-H Exploration: Careers in Horticulture: 4H438/4H438, 9/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h438-2023
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Julia S. Kelly, Matt Benge, Glenn Israel
4-H Archery Leader Guide: Basic and Advanced Levels, Ages 8–18 Years: 4H431/4H431, 6/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h431-2023
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Annie Ferguson Muscato, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, Carrie N. Baker
Leading Teams #2: Stages of Group Development
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc433-2023
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Michael Shawn Jackson, Andrew Toelle
4-H GROW: A Path for a Successful 4-H in School Program
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h347-2023
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Geralyn Sachs
Food Demonstration Guide: 4H435, 6/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4H435-2023
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R. Prudence Caskey
4-H Marine Aquarium Project Book: Youth Project Guide to Starting and Maintaining a Saltwater Aquarium System
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h433-2022
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Laura L. Greenhaw, Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker
Leading Teams #1: Introduction
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc431-2023
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Shanon K. Junge (Former Author); Vanessa Starr Spero, Niki Crawson, J. R. Davis, Tara Dorn, Beth Rasa Edwards, Stacy Hall, Karen Henry, Heather Janney, Beth Kerr, Andrea Lazzari, Abby Morgan, Kristie Popa, Cindy Smalley, Melinda Souers, Katelin Stenroos, Laura Valencia, Travis West, Tracy Winters, Mary-Louise Wood (Revision Author)
4-H Youth Development Programming in Underrepresented Communities: 4H436/4H436, 5/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h436-2023
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R. Prudence Caskey
4-H Marine Aquarium Adult Partner Guide: 4H434/4H434, 5/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h434-2023
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Sharon K. Junge (Former Author); Vanessa Spero; Niki Crawson, J. R. Davis, Tara Dorn, Beth Rasa Edwards, Stacy Hall, Karen Henry, Heather Janney, Beth Kerr, Andrea Lazzari, Abby Morgan, Kristie Popa, Cindy Smalley, Melinda Souers, Katelin Stenroos, Laura Valencia, Travis West, Tracy Winters, Mary-Louise Wood (Revision Author)
4-H Afterschool Resource Guide: Teens as Volunteer Leaders: 4H432/4H432, 4/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h432-2023
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Erin Kersey; Latoya J. O'Neal, Ashlyn Michael, Beatrice Pierre, Tyler Nesbit, Larry Forthun (Contributor)
Substance Use and Rural Populations : FCS3379/FY1518, 2/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1518-2023
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Andrew Toelle
4-H School Enrichment: A Guide for 4-H Faculty and Staff: 4H324, rev. 2/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4H324-2023
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Julia S. Kelly
Strategies to Engage 4-H Parents: 4H430, 1/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h430-2023
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Francesca Michelini, Kate Fogarty, Randall Cantrell, Marilyn Swisher
Foster Care Youth in Transition: How to Help Mitigate Risks of Homelessness Faced by Teens and Emerging Adults in the Foster Care System: FCS3377/FY1516, 11/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1516-2022
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Jamie Loizzo, Caroline Barnett, Christine Krebs, Gabriel Spandau
Streaming Science #3: Using Scientist Online Electronic Field Trips for Engagement with Your Target Audience: AEC763/WC424, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc424-2022
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Ashlyn Michael, LaToya O'Neal, Erin Kersey, Angela Nielsen, Karen Coker, Larry Forthun
A Community-Based Approach to Supporting the Mental Health of Rural Youth: FCS3375/FY1514, 11/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1514-2022
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Heather R. Nesbitt, Debra M. Barry
Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #1: Supporting Cooperating Teachers: WC419/AEC758, 9/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc419-2022
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Angela Nielsen, Larry Forthun
Introduction to Youth Online Peer Support: A Guide for Teens : FCS3372/FY1511, 8/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1511-2022
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Emma N. I. Weeks, Katherine Sayler (Former Author); Heather Stockdfale Walden (Revision Author)
Swimmer’s Itch (Cercarial Dermatitis): ENY-2038/IN1200, rev. 5/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1200-2018
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Jamie Loizzo, Peyton Beattie, Kevin Kent
Streaming Science #2: Using Webcast Electronic Field Trips for Engagement with Your Target Audience: WC417/AEC756, 4/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc417-2022
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Dr. Andrew Toelle, Heather Kent, Sophia Cooney
4-H Agent Guide for Managing the Approval, Denial, and Releasing of Volunteers in Florida 4-H: 4H428, 4/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h428-2022
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Christopher Decubellis, Izabella Toledo
What's Involved in Caring for Dairy Goats: 4H427, 4/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h427-2022
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Dale Pracht (Former Author); Andrew Toelle, Brent Broaddus
Action Research: A Methodology for Organizational Change: 4H424, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h424-2022
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Brian Estevez, Chad Carr, Deanna Brock, Sonja Crawford, Mark Mauldin, Shayla Reighter, Laura Bennett, Caroline Chappell, Aly Schortinghouse, Nick Simmons
Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest Handbook: 4H423, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h423-2022
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Jessica Williams, Paul Monaghan, Ricky Telg, Shelley Voelker
An Introduction to Including Individuals with Special Needs in the Garden: AEC742/WC403, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc403-2022
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Megan Hammond, Amy T. Vu, Mary Bammer; Emily Helton (Revision Author); Karen Henry, Jessica Sullivan, James D. Ellis
Welcome to the Hive! Honey Bee 4-H Project Book: 4H419, 2/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h419-2022
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