Ryan Hensley, Executive Director, TN 4-H Foundation The following counties were recently awarded over $36,000 in grant funding from the Fasola Foundation: Anderson Bradley Claiborne Madison Marion Marshall Moore Pickett…

Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager CUMBERLAND COUNTY FOOD, FUN, & FITNESSCrystal Blankenship, Extension Agent Teaching about nutrition and physical activity is fun with the Food Smart Families (FSF) Grant. Using…

The Hardin County OJJDP mentees had spent several months learning about inter- ior design and science during their monthly club meetings. To complete the study, mentors and mentees had the opportunity to take an experiential travel tour to Asheville, North Carolina, Chattanooga and Nashville.

The DeKalb County 4-H Health Rocks Teen group has been busy during National Kick Butts Day. National Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control against tobacco.

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…

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…

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.

Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager Local schools have encouraged afternoon walking clubs.The students are now equipped with water bowls and have learned about smart snacking. In addition, they have learned…

Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/ Grant Manager 4-H FOOD SMART FAMILIES IN SHELBY COUNTYJim Todd, Extension Agent “My favorite vegetable is corn! I liked the games…one we had to make up…