Seminole ExtensionFRTEP - 1862 Seminole TribeIn the late 1800s, 4-H was founded on the principle that if youth were taught the proper ways to grow corn for increased productivity, they would then influence their own families to use the proper methods of planting and cultivating crops for higher yields. Since that beginning, 4-H programs have expanded to cover topics that cross all cultural and economic levels. Curricula for these programs range from traditional agriculture projects to those that are more suited for the urban environments. |
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In the late 1800s, 4-H was founded on the principle that if youth
were taught the proper ways to grow corn for increased productivity,
they would then influence their own families to use the proper methods
of planting and cultivating crops for higher yields. Since that
beginning, 4-H programs have expanded to cover topics that cross all
cultural and economic levels. Curricula for these programs range from
traditional agriculture projects to those that are more suited for the
urban environments.
Michael Bond
Rt. 6, Box 767,
Okeechobee, FL 34974
4-H Seminole Indian Youth Livestock and Youth at Risk
Native American youth are exposed to a number of “youth at risk” factors which may lead consequently to altercations with law
Seminole 4-H Youth Development
Since 1995 the 4-H projects have increased in numbers and in subject
areas giving the Seminole Youth many options for participation. In 1995
the youth were offered only Swine and Steer projects with 35 enrollees.
Steer and Swine projects are still the most popular among the youth.
However, with support from the tribe, FRTEP and the University of
Florida Extension, 4-H offered 15 diverse project titles to Seminole
youth in 2006 with 459 project enrollees.
Seminole Tribal Cattle Program
The tribal cattle program, one of the largest US cattle producers, has
demonstrated considerable proficiency. After a 15 year development
program, the tribe has arrived with genetic lines optimized for South
Florida environmental conditions. The program is becoming a "profit
center." Many reasons attribute to the success but three stand out. The
first, supported by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, was the introduction of a Cattle ID program which
garnered national and local newspaper and television coverage.
General Economic Development
The Seminole tribal leaders continuously evaluate new economic
development approaches to their traditional agricultural operations. In
2005, the MacArthur Foundation with the assistance of FRTEP Agent, Mike
Bond, donated 21 water buffalo to the tribe. The objective of this
somewhat unique endeavor was to help tribal members develop a market
for a growing demand for this healthy meat source in the public domain.
In addition to their traditional markets in citrus, the tribe is now
offering organically grown citrus to domestic and international
markets.
Joseph Schaefer
District Extension Director, South Florida
Univesity of Florida Extension
3200 E. Palm Beach Road
Belle Glade, FL 33430-8003
FRTEP 20 Years of Excellence.ppt
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) - 20 Years of Excellence!
The powerpoint presentation from the 2010 FRTEP Day at the 2010 IAC-INCA Conference in Las Vegas, NV, December 6, 2010 that hilghlights the work being done at our FRTEP offices across the country.
FRTEP 2010 - 20 Years of Excellence!
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) - 20 Years of Excellence!
The powerpoint presentation from the 2010 FRTEP Day at the 2010 IAC-INCA Conference in Las Vegas, NV, December 6, 2010 that hilghlights the work being done at our FRTEP offices across the country.
