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!
Dr. Dwight LOveday The past couple of weeks I have traveled a good deal in regard to the 4-H program. The first was the Tennessee Extension Advisory committee and then…
Arthur Leal, Assistant Professor Take a look at the second issue of the student-produced departmental newsletter—The ALEC Gazette. The students who produced the news- letter in ALEC 442/542 (Layout &…
Dr. Dwight Loveday Thursday afternoon I attended the Tennessee farm Bureau 78th Annual Presidents Conference.The theme for this meeting was Equip – Empower – Engage. The sessions high- lighted the…
Dr. Dwight Loveday Wow! Already the first week of August. We are in the later phases of summer and looking forward to the fall for harvest and football. However, for…
Carrie Stephens, Professor The Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications has been instrumental to many individuals throughout Tennessee. In addition, the program has served the need of…
Dr. Dwight Loveday Last week, I attended the sheep events of the Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo. As with most livestock shows, there was a lot of activity with movement of…
Dr. Dwight Loveday During the past week as I moved to the State 4-H Office and encountered individuals of the Tennessee 4-H family, I have had several 4-H memories come…
Today marks my last day as Assistant Dean for 4-H. It is a day of mixed emotions. My biggest joy during my time in the state 4-H office has been watching our 4-H youth grow, especially our teens. Long-term participation is easy to recognize. These youth have grown dramatically in knowledge, poise, self-confidence, decision making, and leadership.
Dr. Richard Clark Summer is a busy time for the Tennessee 4-H program with camps, conferences, shows, and judging competitions. June is packed with fun educational programs and opportunities for…
