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 […]
Collins Named New Overton Ag Extension Consumer Agent
The Overton County Ag Extension Office has hired Amy Collins to be the new Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Collins recently obtained a masters degree in community health and nutrition, focused on helping rural communities. Collins said the appeal of the job came from her passion for food and community, as well as previous experience. […]
