Family Footsteps Lead to 4-H Leadership Roles
Officially, Jim Jenkins joined 4-H when he was in fourth grade. Unofficially, Jenkins feels like he’s always been in 4-H. That’s because the Rogersville resident has three older siblings who were 4-H’ers, including his sister, Laura Grace, who served as State Council
UT’s Herbert College of Agriculture Bears the Name of 4-H Alumni
The University of Tennessee announced the naming of the Herbert College of Agriculture after James L. (Jim) Herbert and his wife, Judi, made a transformational gift to the college. Their generosity will serve to enhance programs and benefit students and faculty of
Tennessee’s Legislature Supports 4-H in More Ways Than One
In 2021, leaders of the Tennessee State Senate and House of Representatives were influential in making positive changes for Tennessee 4-H’ers and rural counties. Throughout their careers, 4-H’ers have many opportunities to compete, attend conferences, and grow in their skills and leadership
Electric Camp Inspires Young Scientists and Engineers
STEM has become a trendy buzzword in the education world in recent years, but Tennessee's 4-H Electric Camp was sparking excitement in STEM subject areas long before it was cool. A fun and educational tradition among 4-H members since it began in
Partner Spotlight: Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation and Service Companies
The year 2021 marked 100 years since a group of farmers formed Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation (TFBF) with the desire to provide a better way of life for farmers and rural people of Tennessee. A century later, the organization stands strong, but
Meet the 2022 Level II State 4-H Project Winners
Meet the winners of the Level II State Projects in 2022. Landin Brock, Level II Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Winner One of the level II state winners in the forestry, wildlife and fisheries project is Loudon County’s Landin Brock. Over the past
Meet the 2022 Level I State 4-H Project Winners
Join us in congratulating the 2022 Level I project winners. Rachel Ahlheit, Level I Swine Winner The Level I state winner in the swine project is Dickson County’s Rachel Ahlheit. Rachel competes in speech contests and exhibits hogs at several shows across
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,