Members of the Tennessee 4-H State Council joined 150 other agricultural leaders on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Knox County Farmer’s Co-op in Halls for a public form on agriculture. The highlight of this forum was hearing from Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken and United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
US Secretary of Ag Visits Tennessee—Twice!
Expeditionary Skills for Life
Dr. Richard Clark Expeditionary Skills for Life Expeditions are journeys made by people who share a definite purpose and specific experiences. To make their expeditions successful, NASA works with astronaut…
VOLSpotlight: Ann Proctor, Robertson County
Carmen G. Burgos, Extension Specialist ““I enjoy seeing the girls that I work with use their own creativity to make their project special.” Anne Proctor has been a 4-H Volunteer…
Tennessee Hosts April 13, 2018 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference
Tennessee 4-H is currently hosting the biannual conference that provides professional development to regional and state staff members that will grow and further develop our pro- gram. The two and a half day conference began with a welcome from Dr. Robert Burns, Dean and Professor of UT Extension and Mayor Mike Werner, mayor of Gatlinburg.
Feature Friday: Alayna Turbyfield, Carter County [Walmart Youth Choice: Youth Voice]
Alayna Turbyfield is one of our teen leaders in Carter County with our Walmart Healthy Habits grant. She has been involved in teaching and planning lessons for our in-school clubs.
Is It Really Worth It?
If you are like me, at some point in your year, you ask yourself, “Is all this promotion, marketing, long hours, and preparation worth it? Does anyone even notice?”
VOLSpotlight: Denise Routzhan, Robertson County
Denise Routzahn is a former 4-H member from Robertson County. As a 4-H member, she was an Honor Club member, an All –Star and a Vol state recipient. Her projects work included public speaking, arts and crafts, citizenship and leadership, plus participated on several judging teams.
VOLSpotlight
Carmen G. Burgos, Extension Specialist A new addition! Vol Spotlight We have outstanding 4-H volunteer leaders throughout the state of Tennessee involved in growing future leaders and expanding learning opportunities…
REMINDER: State Teen Leader Applications Process for Electric Camp & Target Smart Camp
Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist We are approaching the time of year when State Teen Leader Applications for Electric Camp and Target Smart Camp are coming due to your Regional Office.…
4-H Project Portfolios Due in State Office by May 1
Minor changes to Portfolio Process for 2018 Don’t forget – May 1 is the deadline to submit 4-H Project Portfolios to the state office. Again, this year, all submissions will…