Youth Opportunity Learning

Here is an opportunity in Manatee County for youth to be introduced to the agricultural community.

Friday, March 16th, 2018 (8:00 am—5:00 pm)

Come join the fun! Be a farmer for a day!

Get the scoop on Green and Growing by attending a field day on Marth 16th to learn about horticulture production and research. The day starts and ends at the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Services office at 1303 17th St. W. Palmetto.  During the day we will be talking to people with different careers in agriculture.  We will also be visiting Manatee County nursery/farm where we will learn what it's like to be a farmer.

Topics to be presented: 

· Laboratory and greenhouse tour at GCREC

· Hands on activities 

· Talk with researchers

· Visit a Manatee County plant nursery

... and more

Open to youth 8-13 years of age as of September 1, 2017 and costs $25.00. The fee includes group transportation and  activities.   The link to register is:   https://greenandgrowing-2018.eventbrite.com

This will be an outdoor event so please wear closed toe shoes and brings sunscreen.  Green and Growing has a limited program capacity. For more information, please contact Martha at the Manatee County Extension Office at  941.722.4524 ormglenn7@ufl.edu.

This program is open to all youth (ages 8-13) without regard to race, color, sex, handicap or national origin.  Anyone with a disability needing assistance should call 941.722.4524 prior to the field day.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE NOT A REGISTERED 4-H MEMBER, YOU MUST REGISER AS A SHORT TERM MEMBER BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT. REGISTRATION IS FREE AND CAN BE FOUND HERE: 

https://florida.4honline.com 4-H club members – join the Group: Green & Growing

Non-4-H – enroll as a short-term member by creating a profile,

-then join the Group: Green & Growing.

If you need help,  please contact the 4-H Office at 941.722.4524