DeSoto County Florida 4-H

06/07/2026

We had had a great weekend at 4-H iLead building communication skills, working together, and making new friends from across the state. 🍀

06/04/2026

17th Annual UF IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Youth Field Day! Only 29 spaces remain! Pre-registration for this event is required - registration ends June 9th. Call soon if you'd like to register!

The Youth Field Day will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
- check-in opens at 7:30 a.m.
- learning expo will be open, 8 – 10 a.m.
- students in their predetermined groups will rotate through 5, 25-minute classes and a lunch break, from 10:10 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
- closing assemble to announce the 2027 t-shirt design contest winner and our blackout bingo prize drawing, 1:30 -2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3401 Experiment Station, Ona, FL 33865
Our goal is to excite students about agriculture and science, reveal future opportunities in those fields, and foster a love of learning which will promote agriculture and good stewardship in this and future generations.
Who can attend? Students ages 8 - 18 attending with their parent, guardian, or youth leader.
Benefit: Students who visit all of the learning expo booths and complete all our field day classes will receive a Youth Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certificate. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program that provides information to U.S. beef producers on how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions.
Curious what this event is like? Watch this video overview of our 2025 event: https://youtu.be/cgv0LIX7cq4?si=nkHumzDB_3ix4BGi
For all the event details visit: https://forms.gle/tY2zK5QzQd58f4WU6
To register, call 863-735-1001.

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

There are still a handful of spots left and only two days left to register! Don't miss out on a behind the scenes look at agriculture here in DeSoto County! 🌾🐮🐴

05/20/2026

Save the date!
A great poultry show & literally in our back yard!

Mark your calendars for next year’s show! Plan on helping us fish out the best poultry in the state!

05/19/2026

Come celebrate the Fourth of July and America250 when Freedom Fest returns with a FREE, all-day event and firework show at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St., starting at 11am. America250FL

Bring the family, bring your friends for this amazing indoor/outdoor event. There will be fireworks, food trucks, foam parties, giant water slides, bounce houses, music and more! Sponsored by DeSoto County, FL and Wet and Wild Party Rentals!

If you have any questions or want to get involved as a vendor, call Wet and Wild Party Rentals at 941-264-5202.

05/18/2026

🚜 Don’t miss your chance to experience agriculture in DeSoto County like never before! 🌾
Join us for the DeSoto County Farm Tour on May 27, 2026, for exclusive behind-the-scenes access to local agricultural operations and the people who help keep this industry moving forward.
From cattle and ranching to specialty operations and watermelons, this tour is designed to increase ag awareness and showcase the importance of agriculture to DeSoto County’s economy, heritage, and future.
🐄 Udder Cattle Company
🤠 Eirene Ranch
🍉 Ryal’s Cattle Company & Watermelons
✔️ Educational materials included
✔️ Lunch included at Eirene Ranch
✔️ Great networking and learning opportunities
💲 $40 per person
⚠️ Space is limited and spots are expected to fill quickly!
Register now: https://26summerfarmtour.eventbrite.com

05/16/2026

Need help putting food on the table this summer? Apply for a SummerEats Card from All Faiths Food Bank – and you could receive $120 per child to buy groceries!

The SummerEats Card is here to help families with school-aged children stay nourished all summer long.
Eligible families will receive a $120 ALDI gift card per child (ages 5–17) to spend on groceries.

You may qualify if:
Your child attends a school in Sarasota or DeSoto County where 50% or more students receive free or reduced-price lunch

Your household meets income guidelines or receives benefits, including: SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, Free or reduced-price school meals.

Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/261123387708055 #:~:text=Need%20help%20putting%20food%20on,stay%20nourished%20all%20summer%20long.

05/15/2026