Meet Matt Fennel, Tennessee 4-H Foundation President
Tennessee 4-H Foundation President Matt Fennel is feeling optimistic about what’s ahead for the organization. “Thanks to good financial investments, we’ve seen tremendous growth in the past few years, and we’re more sizable than we were even five or ten years ago,”
Martha Jo Tolley Wins 2023 4-H Alumni Leadership Award
Congratulations to Martha Jo Tolley for being the 2023 4-H Alumni Leadership Award recipient. She will be awarded at the Tennessee 4-H Alumni and Friends Reunion on March 4, 2023. Martha Jo Tolley is Professor Emeritus and former Tennessee State 4-H Leader.
75th Tennessee 4-H Congress Celebrated a Diamond Anniversary
In 2022, the Tennessee 4-H celebrated a milestone with its premier citizenship event, and it was definitely one to remember. “As always, mock legislative sessions are the highlight of the event,” says Ryan Hensley, Tennessee 4-H Foundation executive director. “This year though,
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.