Ignite by 4-H is a teen event held in Washington, D.C., including four days of inspiring and engaging panels, respected speakers, workshop sessions, entertainment, and opportunities for amazing connections. The summit provides youth from across the country the chance to explore the best that 4-H offers in STEM, agriscience, healthy living, and career readiness. This […]
Every Tuesday morning in March, FCHS Educator Cate Diamond taught a lesson from the “Eat Smart, Live Strong” curriculum to clients at Prestige of Ewing Adult Medical Daycare. Each lesson included group exercise, information about eating more fruits and vegetables, active living goal setting, and a cooking demonstration with a taste test. The clients especially […]
Many youth and adults are terrified of public speaking! Mercer County 4-H partnered with Hamilton Township School District to provide instruction on public speaking – an essential skill that, when developed, is a tool that lasts a lifetime. Through this engaging program, fourth and fifth-grade students learned how to research and present on a topic […]
Last month, Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, taught a food safety and healthy food pantry cooking demonstration for families at the HomeFront Family Campus in Ewing. During this lesson, Ricardo worked with participants to cook three healthy recipes highlighting the latest produce provided at the HomeFront food pantry locations. Produce featured in this month’s pantry […]
During March, Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, collaborated with the Lawrence Township Senior Center to provide a Saving Money While Shopping and Healthy Eating series. Each lesson featured a recipe incorporating the five food groups from the USDA’s MyPlate and highlighted the various ways to include colorful fruits and vegetables in your meals and snacks. […]
