The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the 4-H Youth Development Programs for November 2026. These programs are offered by 4-H Youth Development Agent Mary Lee Sale.
4-H offers hands-on opportunities for youth to learn new skills, make friends, explore future careers, develop leadership abilities, and give back to their communities.
Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show Market Goat Weigh-In & Entries Due – Nov. 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Alachua County Extension Office (22712 W. Newberry Road, Newberry).
All youth planning to exhibit market goats at the Alachua County Youth Fair & Livestock Show (ACYFLS) are required to attend the weigh-in and submit entries. Visit the Youth Fair website for more information.
Livestock Ethics Certification Workshop – Nov. 14, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Alachua County Ag Auditorium (22716 W. Newberry Road, Newberry).
Youth who are planning on exhibiting livestock at ACYFLS and other livestock shows must complete the required livestock ethics training. The program is free. More information can be found at the Ethics Certification Program website.
Timpoochee by Starlight Centennial Celebration – Nov. 14, 2026, at 4-H Camp Timpoochee (4750 Timpoochee Lane, Niceville).
Everyone is welcome to join the celebration to honor 4-H Camp Timpoochee’s 100-year legacy.
Aquatic & Marine Ecosystems Contest – Nov. 21, 2026, at 4-H Camp Timpoochee (4750 Timpoochee Ln, Niceville).
Junior, intermediate and senior 4-H members will demonstrate their knowledge of aquatic and marine science topics. The cost is $25. Learn more about the context at the 4-H Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems Contest website.
Alachua County 4-H welcomes all youth ages 5-18 and provides outstanding opportunities for youth leadership and growth. Youth have opportunities to engage in citizenship projects, creative arts, livestock projects, public speaking, STEM activities, leadership development, and much more.
Join a club, participate in camps and contests, explore project areas that match your interests, and connect with other youth from across the county. To learn more or enroll, visit the website, contact msale@ufl.edu or visit 4honline.com. Visit the extension office website for additional programs.
An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Andra Johnson, dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Single copies of extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county extension offices.
