4-H Youth Development
Editorial Team
- Sarah Hensley - Editor
- Amanda Quintos - ICS Editor
- Stacey Ellison - Approver
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
4-H Volunteer Training Series: The ABCs of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers
4H335/4H335 by 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.September 17, 2024This 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.Critical Issue: 7. 4-H Youth Development
4-H Volunteer Training Series: How to Start a 4-H Club (for Youth Ages 5–18)
4H336/4H336 by Keith G. Diem, Joy Jordan, Dale Pracht, and Judy Butterfield. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Nicole Crawson, Jessica Emerson, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Baliea Scarborough, Paula Davis, Melinda Souers, and Dallas Meringolo.September 3, 2024This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally written in 2005, adapted in 2014, and updated in 2023.Critical Issue: 7. 4-H Youth Development
4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club
4H337/4H337 by 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 KentSeptember 3, 2024This 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.Critical Issue: 7. 4-H Youth Development
4-H Volunteer Training Series: Recognizing Young People
4H370/4H370 by Originally written by Georgene Bender. Revised by Geralyn Sachs, Sarah Hensley, Andrew Toelle, Kelsey Cook, Marnie Ward, Shayla Reighter, Dallas Meringolo, and Courtney Quirie.May 16, 2024Developing 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.Critical Issue: 7. 4-H Youth Development
The Extension Services-237: Everything You Need to Know
4H345/4H345 by Matthew Olson and Andrew ToelleApril 25, 2024The Extension Services-237 (ES-237) is a report of University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension that consists of statistics for youth ages 5–18 participating in UF/IFAS Extension youth programs and the volunteers providing service to these programs. Family Nutrition Programs (FNP) are the only youth Extension programs that are exempt from ES-237 reporting. In Florida, an annual ES-237 report is completed for each UF/IFAS Extension County office based off total 4-H enrollments entered into 4-H Online. County reports are compiled into a single state report and submitted to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).Critical Issue: 7. 4-H Youth Development
