Congratulations are in order for Connie Heiskell, former Regional Director for UT Extension in Eastern Region. After 38 years of dedicated service to UT Extension, Connie retired on June 30th.
Connie Heiskell Retires
Adulting: 4-H Leads the Way
Dr. Richard Clark A new term is being used in our country, especially by the millennial generation, “adulting”. The Urban Dictionary defines adulating as: “Adulting (v): to do grown up…
Extension Fire Relief Efforts: Sevier County Update
Glenn Turner, Extension Agent Dear Extension Family and Friends, As you know this has been a trying year for many in Sevier County with the wildfires of November 28, 2016.…
Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers Fleece Show at State Expo
Ben Powell There will again be a fleece show for 4-H and FFA members at the 2017 Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition. Prize money and awards will be provided by Kim…
TENNESSEE 4-H CONGRESS COUNTY REPORTER GIFT BASKET WINNER ANNOUNCED
Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist Every year, county reporters are selected from each county’s delegation to Tennessee 4- H Congress. Their job is to write about and report their Congress experience…
4-H Academic Conference a Huge Success
More than 150 junior high 4-H members spent several days recently on the UTIA campus for 4-H Academic Conference. This event, which brings together 4-H members in six- teen different projects, provides youth with the opportunity to learn more about their 4-H project.
State 4-H Photo Search Winners Announced
Carmen G. Burgos, Extension Specialist A special thank you to all agents who encouraged their 4-H members to submit photos for the Photo Search Contest. This year we had 144…
Wildlife Judging Results
Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist The state 4-H wildlife judging contest was held Crossville on June 15. The contest is sponsored by TWRA and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The…
State 4-H Horse Judging Results
Claudia Baney, Extension Specialist The 2017 State 4-H Horse Judging Contest was held June 19 at the National Walking Horse Celebration in Shelbyville. The contest is part of the State…
July 4th – Independence Day
Dr. Richard Clark This Tuesday we will celebrate the July 4th holiday. It became an official national holiday in 1941. The holiday is a celebration of the Declaration of Independence…
