The following Tennessee 4-H members will compete for state titles in Public Speaking at the upcoming for 2018 Tennessee State 4-H Congress. The competitions will take place on Sunday, March…
2018 Public Speaking Finalists Announced
Shropshite Starter Flock Award
Applications due April 1st, 2018 We are pleased to announce that through the generosity and vision of several prominent Shropshire breeders that the Fifth Shropshire Starter Flock Award will be…
Feature Friday: Melissa Shelton, Carter County [Walmart Youth Choice: Youth Voice]
Melissa Shelton, 4-H Program Assistant, implements at least 50% of the Carter County in-school club program each year as well as teaches and prepares the summer programming for the Walmart grant.
The Power of a Personal Vision Statement
Dr. Richard Clark Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the day to day busyness of life? We are often so focused on doing the next thing on the list that…
Help Us Pick the 10 Plants that Changed Tennessee!
During the first half of 2018 the UT Institute of Agriculture will be accepting nominations to help determine a list of the 10 plants that have had the greatest impact on Tennessee. Please participate and help us choose the “Top 10 Plants that Changed Tennessee.” Participants will be asked to nominate and submit the name of a single plant that fits into one of 6 categories. Plants will be judged by their impact – both positive and negative across all of our state’s history.
Feature Friday: Analynn Jones, Roberston County [Walmart Youth Choice: Youth Voice]
Analynn Jones is a Robertson County 4-H member who is in the 10th grade, an Honor Club member and area representative for Central Region All Stars. In addition to her main project work Entomology, Analynn is active in public speaking, Consumer Decision Making Judging, citizenship, and leadership.
Honor Club Application Reminders
It is high season for Honor Club applications! There are several counties delivered each week. Please be mindful that our staff is very busy this time of year. A few…
REGIONAL WINNERS NAMED IN CONGRESS ESSAY CONTEST
Carmen G. Burgos, Extension Specialist Each year, Tennessee 4-H Congress delegates write an essay on the state theme. This year’s theme is “Tennessee 4-H: “Branching from Our Roots.” The regional…
State Level I and Level II Citizenship and Leadership Finalists Announced
Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist The following Tennessee 4-H members will compete for state titles in Citizenship and Leadership at the upcoming for 2018 Tennessee State 4-H Congress. These members received…
Extension Advisory Committee
Dr. Richard Clark On February 20-21, the State Extension Advisory Committee met in Chattanooga to provide input into the operation and programming of Tennessee Extension. It was an exciting two…
