4H Growing In UC; Teaches Youth Success Skills For Life
It is National 4H Week, and youth across the Upper Cumberland benefit from the program that continues to grow. Pickett County 4H Youth Development Agent Katie Hunter said 4H programs teach more than cooking, sewing, and how to raise animals. Hunter said the program focuses as much on a child’s development, citizenship and social skills. […]
4H Chick Chain Auction Teaches Kids About Poultry Farming
The Overton County 4H Chick Chain Auction Saturday will help teach young people the ins and outs of the poultry farming business. Overton County Extension Agent Nicole Bettencourt said participants raise a handful of young chickens until they are laying eggs. At least three of the birds return to be auctioned off each fall. Bettencourt […]
Overton Student Wins 137 Fair Ribbons
A 13-year-old Overton County student won a total of 137 ribbons at the just-completed Overton County Fair. Abby Thompson said her family spent the four days leading up to the fair preparing all of her different entries. Thompson said she chose to compete in the categories based on which activities she has the most fun […]
Monterey Farmers Market Accepting Vendor Applications
The Monterey Farmers Market will continue to accept vendor applications all year long to encourage even more growth throughout 2024. The market opened its season Saturday. Assistant Cultural Administrator Johnathan Phillips said the application process is free and easy for anyone who is interested. Phillips said being a vendor at the market is a great […]
Jackson County Has A New 4H Agent
Neylan Spivey is the new 4H agent for Jackson County. Spivey said the 4H program is a great opportunity for kids to learn leadership skills, and do community service. He said that he wants to teach young people valuable life skills and that the program is about more than just agriculture. “The biggest goal that […]
Van Buren 4H Land Judging Team Heading To Nationals
The Van Buren County 4H Land Judging Team is heading to the national competition. Coach Lance Smith said the all-girls team placed 2nd in the state and will get to compete at the National Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma in May. He said this is only the second time a team from Van Buren has […]
