Guess Who's Reading Suwannee County 4-H News?

Dr. Eric Simonne

December's mystery reader is Dr. Eric Simonne. Eric is originally from Toulouse, France. Dr. Simonne graduated with a PhD from the University of Georgia. His hobbies include running and playing soccer. Thank you Dr. Eric Simonne for reading Suwannee County 4-H News! Make sure to check out the January edition of Guess Who's Reading!

December Newsletter

The December newsletter is available here or by clicking the picture below. Happy Holidays!!!

Guess Who's Reading Suwannee County 4-H News? Dr. Mary Sowerby

This month’s mystery reader is Dr. Mary Sowerby. Mary is originally from Princeton, New Jersey. Dr. Sowerby graduated twice from Virginia Tech and received her PhD from the University of Tennessee. Her hobbies include traveling, critters, and gardening. Thank you Dr. Mary Sowerby for reading Suwannee County 4-H News! Make sure to check out the December edition of Guess Who's Reading!

November Newsletter

The November newsletter is available here or by clicking the picture below.

Join Suwannee County 4-H today. Contact Mr. Brian at 386-362-2771 or come by the UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension Office at 1302 11th St. SW in Live Oak.

Suwannee County 4-H Teambuilding Workshop

Suwannee County 4-H is proud to announce the Teambuilding Workshop. If you are part of a youth organization, plan on attending this workshop to develop your leadership skills. The Teambuilding Workshop is on Wednesday October 7 at the UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension Office from 2-4pm. Call Mr. Brian at 38/6-362-2771 for more details.

Guess Who's Reading Suwannee County 4-H News?

Mrs. Bonnie Box

This month’s mystery reader is Mrs. Bonnie Box! Bonnie is originally from Suwannee County where she graduated from Suwannee High School and has worked at the Extension Office for 2 years. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, fishing, and hunting. Thank you Mrs. Bonnie Box for reading Suwannee County 4-H News! Make sure to check out the November edition of Guess Who's Reading!

October Newsletter

The October newsletter is available here or by clicking the picture below. Make sure to get all of your friends enrolled in Suwannee County 4-H before November 1st!

Guess who's reading Suwannee County 4-H News

Ms. Carolyn Saft

This month’s mystery reader is Carolyn Saft. Carolyn is originally from Miami, Florida. She has an undergrad degree from UF and is working on her masters degree, also from UF. Her hobbies include gardening, kayaking, and Snoopy. Thank you Ms. Carolyn Saft for reading Suwannee County 4-H News! Make sure is to check out the October edition to guess who's reading!

September Newsletter

The September newsletter is available here or by clicking the picture below. Make sure to get all of your friends enrolled in Suwannee County 4-H before October 1st!

Guess who's reading Suwannee County 4-H News

Ms. Donna Davis

If you have not met this month’s Mystery Reader, you should sign up for one of day camps to meet her. Donna Davis is from Wellborn and is working at the Extension Office through the Workforce Development program. Her hobbies include reading, riding horses, and shooting bows and arrows. Thank you Ms. Donna Davis for reading Suwannee County 4-H News! Make sure is to check out the August edition to guess who's reading!

July Newsletter

The July newsletter is now available here or by clicking the picture below. Have a great summer!

Hamburger Day Camp

Check out all of the happenings from the 2009 Gilchrist, Hamilton, and Suwannee 4-H Hamburger Day Camp here or by clicking on the logo below.

Guess Who's Reading Suwannee County 4-H News

Mrs. Cathy Rogers
Cathy Rogers is originally from Homestead, Florida. She has a degree from FSU (Boo!!!) and is working on a masters degree from UF (Yay!!!). Her hobbies include quilting, reading, and being outdoors. Thank you Mrs. Cathy Rogers for reading Suwannee County 4-H News! Make sure is to check out the July edition to guess who's reading!

June Newsletter

The June newsletter is now available here or by clicking the picture below. Have a great summer!

Guess Who's Reading Suwannee County 4-H News

Ms. Katherine Allen

Katherine Allen is originally from South Haven, Michigan. She has degrees from Central Michigan University and the University of Central Florida. Her hobbies include jewelry making, theater, and listening to live music. Make sure is to check out the June edition to guess who's reading!

May Newsletter

You can check out the May edition of Suwannee County 4-H News here or by clicking on the picture below.

Suwannee County 4-H Summer Day Camps

Summer Day Camps are coming up soon. Start thinking about what camps you will want to attend this summer. Click here for the Summer Camp Schedule. The following camps will be offered:

Hamburger Day Camp-June 9-11

Life 101 Day Camp-June 15-17

Sewing Machine Certification Workshop-June 22 and July 6

ConKerr Cancer Pillowcase Sewing Workshop-June 23 and July 7

Pajama Bottom Sewing Workshop-June 24 and July 8

Camp Cherry Lake-June 29-July 2

4-H Camp Eco-Fun-July 13-16 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Day Camp-July 22-24 Dairy Day Camp-August 3-6

Get ready for a fun-filled summer full of exciting Day Camps! Contact Brian Estevez or Carolyn Williams at the Suwannee County 4-H Office, 386-362-2771, for more information.

Guess who's reading Suwannee County 4-H News

Mrs. Lynn Touchton

Mrs. Lynn Touchton is originally from Clearwater, Florida. Her favorite hobby is fishing and she has been raising cows and chickens for the past 18 years. She is also “fair”ly good at her job as the manager of the Suwannee County Fair. Make sure to check out the May edition of Suwannee County 4-H news to guess who's reading.

April Newsletter
You can check out the April edition of Suwannee County 4-H News here or by clicking on the picture below!

Go join Suwannee County 4-H Today

4-H clubs in Suwannee County are hard at work getting ready for the fair, completing club projects, and meeting every month. Here is your chance to join one of these clubs and get into the 4-H action!

Branford 4-H

Farm Fresh 4-H

Leona 4-H

Live Oak Learners 4-H

McAlpin 4-H

Pony Express 4-H

Robo Dogs 4-H

Suwannee County Sharp Shooters 4-H

Suwannee Explorers 4-H

Suwannee County 4-H Council

Find out how you can join one of these 4-H clubs or start a new club in your community. Contact Mr. Brian Estevez at bestevez@ufl.edu or call 386-362-2771.

"4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills."

Guess who's reading Suwannee County 4-H News
Ms. Elena Toro

Ms. Elena Toro has an animal science degree from Zamorano University and an Extension degree from the University of Florida. She has two sisters and one brother. She loves dairy cattle and her hobbies are reading and swimming. Make sure to check out the April edition of Suwannee County 4-H News to guess who's reading.

March Newsletter

You can check out the March edition of Suwannee County 4-H News here or by clicking on the picture below!

McAlpin 4-H Livestock Judging Team

McAlpin 4-H Club at the Madison Livestock Judging Contest

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State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Tineke, Kayla, Andrew, and TJ all competed at the state fair 4-H livestock judging contest

And finished as the second place team!
Congratulations!!!

Guess who's reading Suwannee County 4-H News

Mrs. Carolyn Williams

Mrs. Carolyn Williams was born and raised in Suwannee County. She has two kids and five grandchildren. Her hobbies are traveling, sewing, and spending time with her husband. Make sure to check out the March edition of Suwannee County 4-H News to guess who's reading.

February Newsletter

You can check out the February edition of Suwannee County 4-H News here or by clicking on the picture below!

Arbor Day at Harrell Heights Park

Suwannee County 4-H Clubs along with Mr. Brian Cobble from the US Forestry Service and Mr. Greg Scott from Suwannee County Parks and Recreation planted trees at Harrell Heights Park on Florida's Arbor Day, January 16, 2009.

4-H'ers planted over 50 trees at Harrell Heights Park and took more than 350 trees to plant at their homes. These trees will count towards the 4-H Million Tree Project, in which 4-H'ers from across the nation will plant trees to help the environment.

Mr. Brian Cobble, from the US Forstry Service speaks to the group of over 45 people about the types of trees they would plant on Arbor Day. The white bag in the front contained over 1000 slash pine saplings.

Mr. Greg Scott, from Suwannee County Parks and Recreation, helps 4-H'ers plant a dogwood on Arbor Day.

Suwannee County 4-H'ers pose with their dogwood and slash pine trees.

Homeward Bound

Suwannee County all dressed up for the banquet.

TJ taking another nap during the banquet!


Here is the 23rd ranked livestock team in the nation!!!
Great job Tineke, TJ, and Philip!!!


In front of a giant tractor mural at the National Western on Sunday right before we left.
A neat picture while on the train at the airport.

Mr. Brian taking a nap with his blankie on the plane. We arrived back to Live Oak at 1:45am on Monday morning.

Suwannee County 4-H is proud of Tineke, TJ, and Philip!!!