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Polk County 4-H UF IFAS Polk County 4-H 4-H Youth Development is an extension of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).

Its focus is to promote the development of life skills in the youth within the community. Polk County 4-H includes several local clubs with youth involved in a variety of projects such as forest ecology, horse, dog, horticulture, public speaking, marine science, photography, archery, and so much more! Polk County 4-H also has school enrichment programs like Agri-fest and Florida 4-H Public Speaking and summer and day camps. For more information visit: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/4-h-youth-development/ or https://florida4h.ifas.ufl.edu/

The University of Florida IFAS Extension Polk County 4-H intends to educate, inform and provide updated information on its activities and to support and promote the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 4-H's objectives for these activities through its social media site. All UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 4-H's comments are made by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 4-H designees. This site is not a public forum. Social media users may share ideas through commentary that is consistent with and furthers the objectives of a UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 4-H post and the University of Florida IFAS Extension Polk County 4-H reserves the right to remove any comments that do not fall within this purpose. By posting a comment on this social media site, users agree to follow the terms of use of the site, Florida and federal laws and University of Florida regulations and policies, including but not limited to the University’s Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy. UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 4-H reserves the right to remove from the site any comments that violate these requirements. Posts and other content specifically added by administrators of the Polk County 4-H page are official Florida 4-H content. Opinions expressed by other Facebook users do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Polk County 4-H. User provided content is not screened or evaluated during the submission process. Users are expected to abide by applicable laws, regulations, rules and policies of Facebook's Code of Conduct and Florida 4- H’s Social Media Policy. We reserve the right to remove content. We encourage users to report content that violates Facebook's Code of Conduct and/or Florida 4-H’s Social Media Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about the content on this page, please contact the Polk County 4-H office at 863-519-1041. The full Florida 4-H Social Media Policy can be viewed at http://florida4h.org/policies

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Registration is OPEN for our second Polk County 4-H Open Horse Show on November 14!Join us for a day in the arena! Regis...
10/22/2026

Registration is OPEN for our second Polk County 4-H Open Horse Show on November 14!

Join us for a day in the arena! Register through 4-H Online:
https://2026Polk4HOpenShow2.4honline.com

For registration assistance, contact the 4-H office at [email protected].

For horse show questions, contact Erica White at 863-412-0626 or Beverly Lay 863-860-2882.

We look forward to seeing you and your horses!

Big interests. Limited space. What would help more youth get involved?Polk County 4-H wants to hear from educators, club...
10/15/2026

Big interests. Limited space. What would help more youth get involved?

Polk County 4-H wants to hear from educators, club leaders, youth-serving organizations, and businesses that work with youth!

What barriers keep young people from participating in animal and agriculture projects? Could shared animal housing help? Share what you’re seeing through our Community Needs Survey and help us explore opportunities to expand youth access.

📝 Take the survey by November 15 using the link or the QR code:
https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2t7KIbNyKRn8NAq

Share your input and this post with others who work with youth. Your insights can help shape what comes next!

‼️ ATTENTION PLEASE ‼️ October 10 Horse Show Canceled ‼️ Due to the weather and field conditions, our October 10 horse s...
10/08/2026

‼️ ATTENTION PLEASE ‼️ October 10 Horse Show Canceled ‼️

Due to the weather and field conditions, our October 10 horse show has been canceled.

If you started or completed a registration, you should have received an email with details about full refunds for those who paid online.

Registration for the November 14 show will open next week!

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay dry and safe, we look forward to seeing you at our next show!

‼️Meeting Canceled‼️Meeting is rescheduled for October 31. 🎣 Ready for another FINtastic Saturday? Join us for our secon...
10/08/2026

‼️Meeting Canceled‼️
Meeting is rescheduled for October 31.

🎣 Ready for another FINtastic Saturday? Join us for our second PMH Fintastics Fishing Club meeting this Saturday, October 10, from 8 am–11 am!

We’ll also share plans for our overnight camping adventure at 4-H Camp Cloverleaf on November 20–21! We have a fun-filled weekend planned for families to experience camp, learn, and enjoy time together. 🏕️🍀

Camping spots are limited, with priority given to club families. Scholarships are available for participating families who are members the fishing club. Come Saturday to hear more and get registration details!

Haven’t joined the fishing club yet? You’ll need to register to participate:
🍀 Already enrolled in 4-H? Email [email protected] and ask us to add PMH Fintastics to your club list.
🍀 New to 4-H and joining us for the first time? Register through 4-H Online. Reach out and we will assist with th enrollment process.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you Saturday morning!

🐣 Ready to get cracking? Our first Chick Chain Club meeting is tomorrow, October 8, at 6:30 p.m.! We’re excited to kick ...
10/07/2026

🐣 Ready to get cracking? Our first Chick Chain Club meeting is tomorrow, October 8, at 6:30 p.m.! We’re excited to kick off a new year of learning together!

Already enrolled in 4-H and want to add Chick Chain? Contact the Polk County 4-H office at [email protected]. New to 4-H? Go ahead and register in 4-H Online!

Tomorrow’s meeting is an important one we’ll be ordering chicks afterward for the kids who have signed up.

Can’t attend but still want to participate? Please email us at [email protected] to express your interest so we can include you in our planning.

Reach out for the meeting address, registration help, or any questions.

We can’t wait to welcome our Chick Chain families! 🍀🐥

A busy Saturday and a week of new opportunities, check out our first Polk County 4-H weekly update!Explore the attached ...
10/06/2026

A busy Saturday and a week of new opportunities, check out our first Polk County 4-H weekly update!

Explore the attached update and program flyers for upcoming events and ways to get involved. Interested in joining? Contact [email protected] for a welcome packet or questions about these opportunities.

Throughout October, everyone is invited to help fight hunger through the Peanut Butter Challenge! Donate peanut butter at any of the drop-off locations listed in the flyer, and invite friends, families, and neighbors to participate.

Clubs can make this a community service activity, too! Take a photo of your club’s donation and send it to us—we’d love to share how our youth are giving back.

Take a look, find your next opportunity, and help spread the word!

Your ideas. Your voice. Your chance to lead!The Polk County 4-H Youth Leadership Committee kicks off today at 6 p.m., an...
10/06/2026

Your ideas. Your voice. Your chance to lead!

The Polk County 4-H Youth Leadership Committee kicks off today at 6 p.m., and we’d love for you to join!

Come be part of a fun group of youth who want to give back, build their skills, and make things happen! Help plan our annual awards and recognition event, bringing your ideas to a celebration for fellow 4-H members. You’ll also have opportunities to attend leadership workshops and weekend experiences, make connections, and grow as a leader.

Interested? Reach out to Shree at [email protected] for the meeting location and details. Come help shape what’s next for Polk County 4-H!

Eyes closed. Green on. 4-H spirit? Wide awake! It’s National 4-H Week, and we’re kicking it off in GREEN! Apparently, I’...
10/05/2026

Eyes closed. Green on. 4-H spirit? Wide awake!

It’s National 4-H Week, and we’re kicking it off in GREEN! Apparently, I’m celebrating with my usual photo pose, laughing with my eyes closed. 😂

I’ve got my green on, let’s see yours! Youth, volunteers, families, and friends: wear your green, show your 4-H spirit, and drop a photo in the comments! Eyes open or closed, we’ll take them!

Keep celebrating with Polk County 4-H all week:
💚 Monday: Go Green / Spirit Day
🌟 Tuesday & Wednesday: Beyond Ready for Work and Life
🙌 Thursday: Thankful Thursday
📸 Friday: How It Started vs. How It’s Going

Happy 4-H Week!

Registration for Polk County 4-H Open Horse Show on October 10th will close on Monday! Use the link today to register ht...
10/02/2026

Registration for Polk County 4-H Open Horse Show on October 10th will close on Monday! Use the link today to register https://2026Polk4HOpenShow1.4honline.com

This is an open show which means anyone 8 years (as of September 1) and up and participate.

🎒 The 4-H Leadership Retreat is BACK for its second year! 🍀Pack your leadership backpack and get ready for a full day of...
10/02/2026

🎒 The 4-H Leadership Retreat is BACK for its second year! 🍀
Pack your leadership backpack and get ready for a full day of interactive challenges, new connections, and plenty of fun! Youth from Polk, Hillsborough, and Martin counties will come together to strengthen their voices and build real-world leadership skills.

📅 Saturday, November 14
Review the flyer for complete retreat details. Register through the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
🔗 Registration: https://TriCounty4HLeadershipRetreat.4honline.com

Participants will:
🍀 Build teamwork and communication skills
🍀 Explore how to create belonging in 4-H clubs
🍀 Practice parliamentary procedure and effective meetings
🍀 Create an elevator speech to advocate for their passions
🍀 Connect with other 4-H youth

We’re looking forward to another great retreat!

Address

1702 US Highway 17 S
Bartow, FL
33830

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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