4-H is a youth development program of the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University. 4-H develops youth to thrive and to “make the best better.” Youth participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps, and many other methods. 4-H youth “learn by doing” through hands-on activities, starting in their own communities, and reaching far beyond; while empowering them to develop and strengthen valuable life skills.
4-H Activities
For more information on any of these activities listed please call or email Matt Adams or Tracy Hagan.
4-H POSTER ART CONTEST
DONOR
Former University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Workers Association (FUTIAWA)
JUDGING PROCEDURES
Each region may submit up to fifteen (15) entries in the state contest.
RULES
- A 4-H member, a club or team of members may make a poster.
- Posters must be horizontal.
- Posters must be 14 x 22 inches.
- Name, address, county and age of the 4-H member(s) should be clearly written on the back of each poster.
- 4-H is to be the topic for the poster.
- Well known cartoon figures cannot be used because they are copyrighted – such as Marvel Super Heroes, Disney characters, Ninja Turtles, Lego characters, Pokémon characters, etc.
- Three dimensional objects or materials, which extend 1/8 inch or more above the surface of the poste, may not be used.
- If the 4-H Emblem is used on the poster, do not place text or other images over or on top of it. The 4-H Emblem should not appear screened under words or graphics. No photo, drawing, symbol, word or other figure or object maybe be placed on or obscure the 4-H Emblem.
AWARDS
A rosette and a $25 cash award for each of the 10 state winning posters.
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC SPEAKING
The 4-H Communication/PublicSpeaking project will help you learn to express yourself in a variety of ways, from speeches to written communication.
4-H Project- Demonstration (4th and 5th grade ONLY)
GOAL: To practice combining verbal & visual skills to communicate a message.
Share what you’ve learned with others. Give a demonstration teaching one simple project idea. What
is a demonstration though? It is a talk that shows, one step at a time, how to do something while
telling how to do it. It is easier than giving a speech because you have visual aids (posters, models,
props) while you are talking.
Interactive Exhibits
Science Fair
May 7th 2024
More details coming soon!
Call Tracy Hagan for more details at (931) 762-5506.
Chick Chain
Chick Chain is a unique way for students to raise their own flock at home and learn about poultry in a hands-on experience. Chick Chain teaches responsibility, financial management, record keeping, communication, and marketing all while allowing participants to enjoy their project and reap the rewards of their hard work. Participants will be responsible for raising chickens to adulthood.
The 4-H Chick Chain project provides youth the opportunity for hands on experience in the areas of poultry management, health, nutrition, as well as developing business and record keeping skills. Generally, youth who participate in the 4-H Chick Chain project will receive 1-2 day old pullets (female chicks). They will feed and care for these pullets for approximately 20 weeks.
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