Aaron Fisher, Youth Livestock and Equine Specialist We have been working to reschedule Beef and Sheep Expos and now have dates for both. Please understand that this is all assuming…
Update on Summer Youth Animal Science Events
Updates for Summer 4-H Activities
Dwight Loveday, Interim Director and Statewide 4-H Program Lead COVID-19 has been a big disruptor! We had to cancel, reschedule or conduct remotely many of our favorite things to do…
Should You Buy a Project Animal This Year?
Dwight Loveday, Interim Director and Statewide 4-H Program Leader There are numerous re- search articles that sup- port life skill development by participating in animal projects. Some of the documented life…
Shropshire Starter Flock Award
Becky Peterson, ASRA Secretary What it is… The Shropshire Starter Flock Award will be given out annually and will help to establish one new Shropshire flock every year. The award…
Knox County 4-H’er Receives Shropshire Starter Flock Award
The Shropshire Starter Flock Award is given out annually by the Junior Shropshire Association and will help to establish one new Shropshire flock every year. The award in 2019 will be a credit voucher of $1,500 which
4-H Sheep Conference
Aaron Fisher, Extension Specialist 4-H Sheep Conference is scheduled for May 24-25, 2019 at Hyder-Burks Arena in Cookeville, TN. The senior session (for youth in grades 8-12) is Friday, May…
Shropshire Starter Flock Award
Applications due March 15, 2019. We are pleased to announce that through the generosity and vision of several prominent Shropshire breeders that the Sixth Shropshire Starter Flock Award will be…
TN JUNIOR SHEEP PRODUCERS TO HAVE FLEECE SHOW
Dwight Loveday, Associate Professor There will again be a fleece show for 4-H and FFA members at the 2018 Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition.There will be a class for each breed…
Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers Elect Leaders
Dwight Loveday, Associate Professor At the conclusion of 4-H Sheep Conference, the Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers had a short business meeting. The 2018-2019 TJSPA Board was elected. These young producers…
State Sheep Conference Set for May 25-26
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…
