Posts Tagged by Kids
Gardening at Westside Elementary
| September 18, 2012 | Posted by Arlette under Agriculture, Gardening, Kids |
It seems that school gardens are springing up everywhere. And that’s a good thing. According to the American Community Gardening Association, children benefit psychologically from spending time outside with growing plants. They focus better on studies, feel more confident about achievements, and have opportunities to lose weight or gain physical strength. These memorable experiences also… continue reading
Kids and Seafood
| September 13, 2012 | Posted by Nicole under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Kids, Recipes, Seafood |
Getting children to eat seafood really isn’t all that difficult. Kids tend to enjoy the taste and also interesting shapes of things such as shrimp and clams. The hard part is for parents to step out of their routine of spaghetti and chicken, and realize that seafood is actually a lot easier to cook than… continue reading
What’s for Dinner?
| August 16, 2012 | Posted by Nicole under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Kids, Recipes, Seafood |
The age old question about dinnertime is something to think about every night. After long days of working, school, taking care of children, etc., no one has the time or energy to invest in an elaborate meal. But you want your kids to eat healthy of course, which poses a dilemma. Our Chefs Tom and… continue reading
Florida 4-H Congress coming up soon
| July 11, 2012 | Posted by Arlette under Events, Kids |
Later this month, the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program will serve as hosts to over 300 Florida youth at one of their signature events. The 47th Annual Florida 4-H Congress will be held July 30 – August 3, 2012, on the University of Florida Campus. Congress participants take part in educational workshops, awards banquets, leadership… continue reading
Dive into a new freshwater aquarium with your kids!
| July 9, 2012 | Posted by Mindy under Kids |
“Mommy, can we get a dog?” How many times as parents have we heard this from our children? Most kids would love to add a new furry friend, be it dog or cat, to the family – but is your child ready for the responsibility that comes with taking care of a pet? Why not… continue reading
FAMU’s Ag-Discovery
| July 5, 2012 | Posted by Arlette under Agriculture, Kids |
The Ag-Discovery program is an outreach program designed to help high school students from around the country learn about careers in animal science and veterinary medicine. Those interested in learning more about these fields are provided opportunities to meet with university professors, veterinarians (practicing and clinical), animal scientists and specialists, plant scientist, botanists, and other… continue reading
Ag education on the go!
| June 27, 2012 | Posted by Arlette under Agriculture, Kids |
If you recently bought your child an electronic tablet, you’ll find a wealth of information at http://www.florida-agriculture.com/brochures/category_kids.html that they can download on the go. Or if you choose, print them out ahead of time. Going to the beach? Why not learn more about different Florida seafood species in the “Florida Seafood Coloring and Activity Book.” Or if your… continue reading
