Van Buren Chili Cook Off And Auction Raising Money 4-H Members
Temperatures are dropping but stoves will be heating up in Van Buren County for its 4-H Chili Cook Off and Auction. 4-H Extension Agent Shelby Christian said there is still time to register and enter your recipe before October 2. Christian said there are four categories to judge, including original, spicy, white chicken chili and […]
Putnam 4-H Agent Melissa Henry To Become Middle Tennessee Area Specialist
Putnam County 4-H Agent Melissa Henry departs from the office after serving more than 20 years. Henry will undertake a new challenge as the incoming Area 4-H Specialist for middle Tennessee, serving as a resource for some 31 counties. She said that her favorite part of her time with Putnam has been helping kids find […]
Van Buren Extension Office Welcoming 4-H Agent Back Home
Van Buren County Ag Extension will welcome new 4-H agent Shelby Boyer on September 1. Boyer said during her time working in Trousdale County, her goal was always to do this work back at home. Boyer said her passion for 4-H comes from opportunities kids get to be highlighted across the state. “Citizenship and the […]
Van Buren’s Cade Simmons Elected As First 4-H Governor From County
Cade Simmons has been elected as the state’s 4-H Congress Governor, the first time a Van Buren County student has taken that honor. 4-H Agent Paula May said this is a huge honor for the county’s youth to get this positive recognition. She said that Simmons has been an active 4-H member since fourth grade, […]
Fundraising Begins To Send Clay 4-H Livestock Judging Team To Nationals
The Clay County 4-H Livestock Judging Team needs help getting to the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri. 4-H Extension Agent Kristen Rich said the first fundraiser to reach the goal of $8,000 will be a pork loin lunch on August 6. Rich said the team placed in the state competition and has a tough […]
Van Buren 4-H Summer Camps Open for Registration
Kids in Van Buren County are invited to join the Van Buren County 4-H program for a multitude of summer day camp opportunities. Van Buren County UT Extension County Director Chris Binkley said campers can expect several fun-filled days with crafts, activities, and field trips. “We’re going to go to Camp Clements here in Van […]
Putnam Ag Extenstion Office Holding Open House For Public
The Putnam County Agriculture Extension Office is celebrating its return to open doors and full business hours Tuesday. County Director Michelle Parrott said it is an exciting time to reengage the community while doors for closed during the pandemic. Parrott said that from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM when people stop by, they will get […]
Van Buren Student Wins Third Straight 4-H Regional Public Speaking Contest
Van Buren County’s Dylan Simmons has won first place at the 4-H Central Region Public Speaking Contest. This makes for Simmons third straight regional title. “It’s an incredible honor to be able to participate in the Central Region Public Speaking Contest,” Simmons said. “Especially, with everything over the last year with COVID-19. To be able […]
UT-Extension Offices To Fully Reopen On June 1
Upper Cumberland Ag Extension Offices are preparing to fully reopen on June 1. Putnam County UT Extension Director Michelle Parrott said telecommuting has been a challenge for an office overseeing many programs and groups. Parrott said extension offices are meant to be available to people whether it’s for 4-H or family and consumer sciences. “We […]
Van Buren High School FFA Team Takes 7th In State Competition
Van Buren County High School’s FFA Envirothon team took seventh place in the state this year. Agriculture Teacher Lance Smith said the team tested over five agriculture topics to win the Upper Cumberland region. Smith said when you get to state, his team had to take a real world problem for a land owner and […]
