Dwight Loveday, Interim Assistant Dean & Department Head Although fall has not brought cooler temperatures, fall is bringing several changes to the State 4-H Office. Fall is always busy and…

Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist We are pleased to announce that the 2020 in-service training opportunities are now set. A list of in- service topics is listed below. This includes not…

Dwight Loveday, Interim Assistant Dean & Department Head This is an exciting time of year – school has started, 4-H is gearing up, fairs are going on and it is…

Dwight Loveday, Interim Assistant Dean & Department Head Last week the UTIA Awards and Promotions Luncheon was held. We extend our congratulations to Lori Gallimore for winning the Lloyd and…

Dwight Loveday, Interim Assistant Dean & Department Head This week marks my anniversary serving as the Interim Department Head for 4-H Youth Development and Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. It…

Educators are again campaigning the value of experiential learning. A new wave for learning for our students. In 4-H we have been practicing experiential for many years; our 4- H slogan is “learn by doing”. This week at Academic Conference I saw a lot of experiential leaning. I saw a lot science. I also saw a lot of fun learning by our 4-H participants!

Humphreys County 4-H Agent and County Director, Scott Reese has accepted the statewide Outdoor Education Specialist. Scott will be joining the 4-H Office on June 1 and will be working from the Lone Oaks Farm. Scott has over 20 years of extension experience in Tennessee and Texas. He has been instrumental in the success of the 4-H Outdoor, Wildlife, Leadership and Service Camp (4-H O.W.L.S.).

The last couple of days at TAE4-HW Conference we have had the opportunity to learn, share information, network with co-workers and have some fun and fellowship. It is exciting to be around 4-H professionals that exhibit the passion to do outstanding 4-H work. At the recognition banquet, we heard from Mr. Luke Willoughby, former 4-Her from DeKalb Co. Currently a lawyer in Nashville, Luke shared how 4-H has impacted his life. Listening to Luke, there is no doubt that 4-H agents have a tremendous influence on the lives of young people.

We hope you can join UTIA for a memorial service to honor our colleague and friend, Dr. Arthur Leal. Click on the linked picture to RSVP. If you are unable…

Dwight Loveday, Interim Assistant Dean & Department Head This time of year we notice a change in the seasons; spring brings warmer temperatures and the blooming of flowers. Needless to…