Carmen G. Burgos, Extension Specialist 2017 Tennessee 4-H Roundup is just around the corner. We will be celebrating project achievement and All Star conference at UT Martin this year. If…
It’s Time to Recruit a Volunteer to Attend Roundup
State Sheep Conference Set for May 26-27
Dwight Loveday, Associate Professor 4-H Sheep Conference is designed for those who want to learn more about the sheep project.The event provides hands on learning experiences, leadership opportunities for teens…
2017 4-H Photo Search Contest
Junior high and senior 4-H members will have to opportunity to portray their 4-H involvement through their cameras in the 2017 4-H Photo Search activity. A 4-H’er may enter by submitting both a print and a CD containing the photo in a digital format along with a completed entry form for each photo submitted.
Claiborne County Leads State in Honor Club Initiates
Justin Crowe, Extension Specialist Claiborne is currently the top county in the state in terms of number of Honor Club initiates for 2017. As of March 31, they had 20…
Current Grant Projects: Chester County [Food Smart Families]
Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager CHESTER COUNTY & THE FOOD SMART FAMILIES PROGRAMRebecca Seratt, Extension Agent Students and families in Chester County have become very “food smart” over the past…
May 1 Deadline for Portfolio Submission Rapidly Approaching
Lori Gallimore, Ed.D., Extension Specialist Don’t forget – Monday, May 1 is the deadline to submit 4-H project portfolios to the state office. All submissions are electronic this year. Simply…
Knoxville Spring Cattle Show Results
Claudia Baney, Extension Specialist The 2016 Knoxville Spring Junior Cattle Exposition was the 82nd consecutive year for this event. This year, 77 4-H and FFA members from 22 Tennessee counties…
Curriculum Corner: Temporary Housing for Published Lesson Plans
Jennifer Richards, Assistant Professor In-service: Join the curriculum development team for an exciting in-service focused on lesson planning, student engagement, and assessing student learning on April 25th, May 1st, or…
2017-2019 UnitedHealthcare Food Smart Families Grant Receipents
Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager Congratulations to the following counties who have been awarded the 4-H Food Smart Families grant for 2017-2019. These counties will provide educational opportunities to youth…
Current Grant Projects: Dyer County [4-H Mentoring Program]
The Dyer County 4-H Mentoring Program students have been learning to give back to the community and the teachers. The Dyer County 4-H program is in its fourth year working with youth at the Dyersburg Union Mission. The Mission offers Mission Youth Clubs for children and youth in grades 1-12. Each club meets on a different afternoon/ evening of the week.
