4-H is an informal, practical educational program for youth, where participants complete hands-on projects to teach them technical skills in their project area, as well as overall life skills including problem-solving, communication, goal setting, and record keeping.​

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It is the nation’s largest youth development organization, with 6.5 million members nationally, and over 230,000 in the State of Florida.​

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Florida 4-H is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension, a part of the University of Florida IFAS.

We are the 4-H Positive Youth Development Program for Manatee County, housed through the University of Florida IFAS Extension and Manatee County Government. With the support of our local government and state land grant university, along with volunteers, we are able to reach youth ages 5-18 across all of Manatee County. Through our 4-H Clubs and outreach programs, we are able to help teach youth life skills and help prepare them for the workforce in program areas such as S.T.E.A.M., Citizenship and Leadership, and Healthy Living.

4-H members pledge their:​

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• Heads to clearer thinking​

• Hearts to greater loyalty​

• Hands to larger service​

• Health to better living​

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For their club, their community, their country, and their world. 

To visit our office, please set an appointment with the Agent using the contact information above. 

Our office is located at the UF/IFAS Manatee County Cooperative Extension Office, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221.

We are across from Palmetto High School on 17th Street West, next to the Manatee County Fairgrounds.