Meet Corinne Gould, 4-H Alumni and Friends President
Corinne Gould is the president of the Tennessee 4-H Alumni and Friends, but that isn’t the only role she serves in the agriculture industry. From the very start, Gould knew there was something special about the organization. Growing Up Green Before Gould
Educational Trips to Hawaii and Africa Expand Students’ Perspectives
In summer 2022, Tennessee 4-H students in high school and college had the opportunity to experience new cultures both at home and abroad. From the University of Hawaii to the village of Ntlhantlhe in Botswana, 4-H’ers broadened their experience of the world
Save the Date for Tennessee 4-H Picnic at the Fair
We are excited to announce the inaugural 4-H Picnic at the Fair. The event will be held Aug. 22 at the State Fairgrounds in Lebanon beginning at 4:30 p.m.
4-H Member Spotlight: Jerome Linyear
This month, we profile Jerome Linyear, a Collegiate 4-H/FFA member at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville.
Justin Crowe Becomes New Director and State 4-H Program Leader
In June 2020, Justin Crowe fulfilled a lifelong dream when he became the Director and State 4-H Program Leader. He is the 10th director since the program’s beginning in 1910. “My goal from the 4th grade was to become a 4-H Agent,”
Donor Spotlight: Harry and Alice Ann Moore
For Harry and Alice Ann Moore, supporting 4-H is about ensuring the future of the program. “We both see the value in giving to 4-H,” Alice Ann says. “It’s all about the kids and helping them learn life skills and succeed.” Alice
A New President for Tennessee 4-H Alumni
As the new president for the Tennessee 4-H Alumni, Matt Fennel is focused on growing its reach across the state.
Creativity in Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges
Tennessee 4-H leaders have met the challenges of 2020 with a focus on creativity and determination. “This has presented our state program with so many opportunities,” says 4-H Director and State 4-H Program Leader Justin Crowe. “This time during the pandemic is
Daniel Sarver Takes on Role as Volunteer Specialist
Daniel Sarver has been a passionate leader and proponent of Tennessee 4-H for many years. In his new role as Volunteer Specialist, he hopes to propel 4-H into the future and get more people involved as volunteers.
Academic Conference Review
Each summer, sixth, seventh and eighth graders eagerly travel to UT Knoxville, attend classes, learn about their projects, visit Dollywood, make lifelong friends and much more. But this summer, that was no longer possible to do in person. But with the creativity of 4-H state staff, specialists and volunteers, Academic Unconference was born and pulled off successfully.