In March of 2023, Grace Aquino, 17, and Karol Gonzalez, 18, traveled to Washington, D.C., to co-present with UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade agents what they learned and developed during the apprenticeship. As part of the four-day conference starting March 9, delegates participate on panels and workshops and enjoy entertainment while making connections among attending 4-H’ers. At the conference, participants work to transform their initial idea into a program or process that can be implemented in communities. Click the picture below to find out more!

As their growing season came to a close, the apprentices presented to the southern Florida community leaders, their new found knowledge on controlled environment agriculture and the importance of urban farming. The completion of this inaugural program marks the official germination of Right Now For Todays mission to build urban communities, where we all grow. Click the picture below to find out more!

This is a unique internship in which youth learn essential life skills, workforce prep, and engage in an experience of a lifetime. Students will work twice weekly at the George Washington Carver Agri-Tech farm located in Overtown, Miami. This internship focuses on food insecurity, sustainability, workforce prep, teamwork, and community engagement. After this internship, youth can continue their work with Miami-Dade 4-H & Right Now For Today. Click the picture below to find out more!

UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Agents, UF Scientists, along with RNFT and Hammock Greens, have provided students with hands-on training in food systems, production, safety, sanitation, nutrition, agricultural technology, and vertical farming. Click the picture below to find out more!