Claudia Baney, Extension Specialist

4-H Volunteer Leader and Agent Trainings will be hosted throughout the state in March to strengthen skills and provide additional tools to prepare youth for the horse project. Topics covered during the training will span an overview of the project and events, along with specific techniques to aid in preparing youth for educational contests and the upcoming show season. Registration cost is $20 per person and covers lunch along with educational materials each attendee will receive. The dates, locations and registration deadlines for each regional training are listed below. Any volunteers, leaders, and parents are welcome to attend, along with interested county agents.

4- H Volunteer Leader Training Schedule

Central Region – Registration information
Training Date: March 11, 2017
Location: Horse Science Center, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017

Western Region – Registration Information
Training Date: March 18, 2017
Location: West TN Research and Education Center, Jackson, TN
Registration Deadline: March 10, 2017

Eastern Region – Registration Information
Training Date: March 25, 2017
Location: Brehm Animal Science Building, Knoxville, TN
Registration Deadline: March 17, 2017

Registration information can be found on the Animal Science website.

Please contact Dr. Jennie Ive or (865) 974-3157 for additional information.