
The purpose of this contest is modeled after the television show Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs make a business presentation to a panel of selected investors, or “sharks.” The sharks decide whether to…
The purpose of this contest is modeled after the television show Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs make a business presentation to a panel of selected investors, or “sharks.” The sharks decide whether to…
Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist On Thursday, July 21, ninety Tennessee 4-H’ers were inducted as Vol State members during State 4-H Roundup. This impressive candlelight ceremony honors outstanding members with the…
Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist Congratulations to the following Tennessee 4-H’ers who were named state 4-H project winners during the 2022 Tennessee 4-H Roundup! Level I winners received the Horizon Award…
Lynne Middleton, Interim State 4-H Curriculum Specialist Did you know there are over 100,000 veterinarians in the United States? That seems like a lot of people treating your pets, but…
Justin Crowe, 4-H Director and State Program Leader Well, the summer is winding down, at least for 4-H, and the fall will be here before we know it. This means…
Two teams of 4-H members will represent Tennessee 4-H at the 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-off in Louisiana in August. The Cook-Off will bring together 4-H teams consisting of 2-4 members to show off their cooking skills.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 State 4-H Photo Search contest. This week the winning photos are on display at the 2021 State 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference that’s being held at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Justin Crowe, 4-H Director and State Program Leader I attended my first 4-H Roundup in 1995. It was my first trip to UT Knoxville and my first statewide 4-H event,…
What keeps volunteers motivated? Is it tangible or intangible rewards? T-shirts, caps, coffee mugs, puppy sweaters, double fudge brownies, or even the occasional Chinese buffet can all play a part at keeping volunteers happy.
But research shows that it is the intangible rewards that keep volunteers motivated. Programming efforts need to also focus on these intangibles.