Dr. Dwight Loveday Although our Tennessee 4-H enrollment data has been relatively steady, USDA data indicates a declining enrollment in many states. A study involving mostly western states explored some…
Retention in a 4-H Program
Carter County Competes at National 4-H Forestry Invitational
Emily Barton, Extension Agent Carter County The Carter County 4-H Forestry Team placed 12th in the Nation at the 39th annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational. The Invitational was held Sunday…
Getting to Know Our Healthy Living Ambassadors: Keira Campbell, Cheatham County
Other things about me. “I love all types of animals and baking!”
State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest Results
Jeff Mitchell, Extension Dairy Youth Specialist The state dairy judging competition was held Thursday August 23, in Lebanon at the Wilson County fairgrounds. Nine county teams from across the state…
4-H Camping: Building Success
Dr. Dwight Loveday Tennessee 4-H has finished another successful camping season. We had a slight increase in campers at our 4-H centers. However, this week I have been involved in…
Getting to Know Our Healthy Living Ambassadors: Madison Valentine, Sevier County
Other things about me. “I love to be around people, and i love to listen to them talk. I would go back to the 1940’s and live if I could. I own a 1979 Triumph Spitfire. I love the Vogues from 1965. I have applied for a job that i have dreamed about for years. I love to grow herbs. I love Amish romance novels.
A New Way to Do 4‐H National Youth Science Day
Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist Please read this article below from Kittrina Thompson of National 4-H Council regarding this year’s National Youth Science Day event. “We are in the 11th year…
It’s Football Time in Tennessee
For most of you reading this, you are anticipating the 2018 season opening kickoff or have started another work week knowing the outcome of the UT-West Virginia game. UT football fans (and most Southeastern Conference fans) are very passionate about their football. On the sports radio show one fan was so anxious that he said he already had his “mouth piece” in and was “rarin” to go!
Monarch Tagging in Cades Cove
Who doesn’t love running around in a sunny field with a butterfly net? Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico every year for winter and we would like to learn more about…
Current Opportunities for Healthy Living Ambassadors
Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager Are you a Healthy Living Ambassador for your county? Are you regularly checking your emails? We currently have THREE opportunities only available for Healthy Living…