The annual sale, sponsored by the Pinellas County 4-H Association is now in full swing! The apples offered this year are yellow (golden) delicious and empire. The apples are trucked down to us days after they are picked in the Ohio orchard. More good news - the prices are the same as last year. Bushels are $44.00 and half bushels are $24.00.
The pecans are from Georgia and are this year's crop. The half and pieces bags are a full pound. The chocolate covered and cinnamon glazed pecans are in decorative 12 ounce bags. Both size bags are $11.00 each.
The simplest way to order is to go to the Pinellas County 4-H Association website http://pc4hassociation.org/ and place your order. Hard copy forms are available at the 4-H office or ask your favorite 4-H'er.
The holidays will soon be here and this is a great time to try out new recipes like apple pecan cobbler or escarole
salad with apples and pecans. Maybe it is time to dust off the old apple pie recipe
or other family tradition. Even if you are not ready to bake, the apples are a
great healthy snack and the pecans make great holiday gifts. Even better, all proceeds from the sale are used to provide
scholarships and funding for the Pinellas 4-H program.
One 4-H member wrote "I am so happy I received the camp scholarship. I had a great time and made new friends. I think I learned a lot about getting along with people. Without the scholarship, I wouldn't have gone and learned these important things."
Information on the 4-H Apple/Pecan Cook-Off will be available soon. The Cook-Off takes place the same day as the 4-H Open House - November 16. It is also the same day as Farm-City Day at Heritage Village.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
The 4-H Apple and Pecan Sale is Here!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
4-H State Congress 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Camp Ocala 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Hello from 4-H Youth Mentor Samantha
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Ready to Go to 4-H Camp Ocala?
Every summer 4-H members from Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hillsborough counties travel to the Ocala National Forest for a camping adventure at 4-H Camp Ocala. Camp Ocala is located on beautiful Sellers Lake and surrounded by the pine forest. Each day is filled with fun, educational activities. Every camper selects which classes he or she would like to take. The list of classes includes rocketry, kayaking, self improvement, outdoor skills, ballroom dancing, entomology, archery, multimedia, science experiments, orienteering, and the list goes on. Classes are taught by Extension faculty, camp staff, 4-H volunteers, and senior counselors. All adults at camp have passed a background screening.
In the evening there are campfires and other group activities, including a flag retirement. Everyone has a chance to swim, canoe, or kayak during Free Time. Thursday night, the last night at camp, is very special with the rocket launching, a dance, and the traditional 4-H candle lighting ceremony.
The cabins, dining room, and classrooms are all air-conditioned.
Most of the campers are 4-H members; however, registration is open to families interested in joining the 4-H program. The cost is $200.00 for the week. This year we are camping July 22-26. Non-4-H members are required to fill out 4-H enrollment forms before they are permitted to attend 4-H camp. Campers must have turned 8 by September 1, 2012 and not be older than 18. If you are interested in sending your child to Camp Ocala and/or have questions, please contact Jean Rogalsky at jrogalsk@pinellascounty.org .
What do the campers think of Camp Ocala? Here are some comments made by 4-H teen camp counselors:
• I like the variety of classes. There is something there for many different interests and every personality type.
• Camp is a bonding experience. Lifelong friendships are made here.
• If you are going to a camp you might as well go to 4-H camp. Everyone is so friendly.
Camp registration closes July 8, so don’t delay!
For more information on the camp itself, go to: http://florida4h.org/camps/ocala.shtml
Friday, May 17, 2013
Love Dogs? Want to See Them at Their Best?
Make plans to attend the State 4-H Dog Project Day & Show. Not only will you see dogs strut their stuff, but Florida 4-H members will be showing the skills and knowledge they have learned in the 4-H dog project.
For 4-H members in the dog project, please to to 4-H Online to register.
For those just interested in dogs or the dog project, this is a great way to see the dogs and learn about the program.
For information on the Pinellas County 4-H Program, please contact Jean Rogalsky at jrogalsk@pinellascounty.org.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Spring is 4-H Competitive Events Season
Congratulations to all and many thanks to the leaders and parents for working with the 4-H'ers to help them reach their goals.