Tennessee 4-H Ideas. Summer Fun and Education Dr. Richard Clark

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1 Inside This Issue: 2018 State Finalists Announced Target Smart Camp CA s Selected State 4-H Meats Judging Contest Results State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Results National Shooting Sports Championships Electric Camp Bus Schedule Get it? Tennessee 4-H Ideas Upcoming Events 9 Volume 18, Issue 23 June 8, 2018 Summer Fun and Education Dr. Richard Clark Summer is a busy time for the Tennessee 4-H program with camps, conferences, shows, and judging competitions. June is packed with fun educational programs and opportunities for 4-H members to demonstrate their knowledge and skill. On Tuesday of this week, the UT Knoxville campus hosted the Livestock and Meats Judging contest. Teams for across the state competed in a variety of judging activities in multiple animal species and in judging retail cuts of meats. Pictures and results of this competition can be found further in this newsletter. The summer 4-H camping season is in full swing at our camps. Thus far our camping enrollment is up from last year. Several of the camps are operating near capacity. Many thanks to our Extension staff for their recruitment efforts. Full camps keep our camp fees at lower levels and increase our efficiency of operation. Jr. High Academic Conference begins next week on the Knoxville campus. Our Jr. High 4-H members will get a preview of college life and have the opportunity to interact with college professors during hands-on educational sessions. It is a highlight for many of our members as it is often their first trip to the UT campus. The 3 rd week in June is busy with the Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships in Shelbyville. Our 4-H horse project has a large enrollment and this educational activity and show provides an opportunity for our youth to showcase their knowledge and skill. I want to express my thanks to the University of Tennessee Animal Science Department. The faculty and staff in Animal Sciences take the lead on this event and assure a smooth running educational program and show. The last week in June highlights our very successful Electric Camp. This long running program is championed by Dr. Mike Buschermohle, Interim Assistant Dean, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Community Economic Development and Daniel Sarver, Extension 4-H Specialist. It is an exciting week on learning about energy and hands-on activities with electrical cooperative volunteers that truly make this event a real world experience.

2 Page 2 State 4-H Portfolio Project Finalists Announced Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist We are pleased to announce the state 4-H Project Portfolio finalists for 2018! These 4-H ers will compete at the 2018 Tennessee 4-H Roundup in late July for top honors. Each finalists and their respective project areas are listed below: BEEF Clayton Crook, DeKalb Ella Kathryn Pollock, Lincoln Emily Johnson, Loudon Haley Ferguson, Rutherford Juliann Fears, Lincoln Kendra Sellers, Knox Meghan Madewell, Warren Riley Glascock, Putnam Sadie Conley, Hamblen Samantha Bond, Williamson Savannah Jones, Union Tanner Reese, Marshall CLOTHING Anna Becca Chester, Monroe Hannah Bernhardt, Putnam Jordan Bowling, Anderson Rebekah Jones, Williamson COMMUNICATIONS Danny Lawson, Blount Emily Pennington, Warren Grace Harville, Smith Heather Forney, Robertson Janessa Wine, Dickson Leiah Wilkins, Hamilton Madison May, Madison Olivia Miller, Morgan Riley Allison, Madison COMPANION ANIMAL Alexis Paris, Lauderdale Aniya McCurrie, Madison Baylee Ballew, Polk Hannah Steger, Putnam COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Ben McCarver, Madison Dylan Smith, Crockett Isaiah Osborne, Williamson Kade Allen, Macon Kaylee McMahan, Morgan Montana Brown, Madison Nicholas Monday, Anderson Sean Moody, Robertson CONSUMER EDUCATION AND ECO- NOMICS Allyson Hanna, Union Archasia Mann, Madison Cedarius Washington, Madison DAIRY John Ryan Scarlett, Jefferson Joshua Wade, Bedford Kendal Penick, Weakley Lillie Brooke Davenport, Knox Maddie Ashburn, Marion Maggie Dunivan, Lincoln

3 Page 3 State 4-H Portfolio Project Finalists Announced continued. Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist ENGINNERING AND SAFETY SCIENCE Andrew Lawson, Blount Ben Bolinsky, Jefferson Clarance Arwood, Loudon Jacinda Fritz, Tipton Jacob Scott, Warren Nelani Colletti, Williamson Nicholas Bradley, Lincoln Tim Held, Bradley ENTOMOLOGY Analynn Jones, Robertson Angel Cunningham, Bedford Hannah Brown, Sumner Julia Weaver, Maury Justin Conner, Sevier Kathryn Redlund, Benton Madison Valentine, Sevier Samantha Bussell, Macon FOOD SCIENCE Amelia Mia Selvidge, Loudon Amilya Byars, Madison Evan England, Marion Katie Harrison, Hancock Khaliah Spencer, Madison Lindsey Hedrick, Sevier Olivia Jarvis, Smith Sabrina Rascoe, Lincoln Santana Bingham, Madison FORESTRY, WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES Aleise Hill, Sumner Brianna Saylor, Knox Chloe Ragland, Van Buren Elayna Creech, Knox Gareth Eller, Robertson Garrett Thompson, Pickett Gunner Gossett, Wilson Jacob Carlton, Cannon Ryan Keller, Williamson Sean Rascoe, Lincoln Shelley Griffith, Knox Zachary Yeary, Claiborne GOAT Eli Dotson, Lincoln Jacob Smith, Polk Kate Neal, Dyer HORSE Amber Hiscock, Williamson Caroline Bailey, Coffee Charity Chandler, Rutherford Christine McCollum, Williamson Jessie Cannon, Williamson Kaia Chesbro, Williamson Katherine Anne Theirfelder, Madison Kyra Petty, Bradley Lydia McCurdy, Knox County Shaylyn Melhorn, Morgan Sierra Rigsby, Williamson Zach McCarver, Madison

4 Page 4 State 4-H Portfolio Project Finalists Announced continued. Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist HORTICULTURE AND GARDEN Alex Moore, Lincoln Annaleigh Escobar, Dyer Brynna Phagan, Blount Ellarose Strasser, Marshall Sadarius Johnson, Crockett Thoren Heselschwerdt, Claiborne Victoria Redlund, Benton LINE AND DESIGN Ashtyn Drake, Madison Billee Lassiter, Henry Cassidy Poole, Knox Elizabeth House, Cannon Hannah Freeland, Knox India Savage, Madison Laura Grace Jenkins, Hawkins M Kenzie Harmon, Madison Mary Massey, Macon Natavia Brewer, Madison Tabitha Jenkins, Wilson NUTRITION, HEALTH AND FITNESS Carson Stover, Obion David Walker, Jefferson Erica Cantrell, Warren Gracie Wilson, Madison Jacob Carbonell, Madison Julie Bush, Rutherford Luke Ford, Hamilton Marynia Harris, Warren Noah Carbonell, Madison Riley Walker, Benton Sayria Chism, Madison Shelby Mainord, Putnam PERFORMING ARTS AND RECREATION Austin Parker, Sumner Ben Herron, Madison Bethany Cothran, Bedford Caroline Brooks, Warren Claire Brooks, Warren Elizabeth Napier, Claiborne County Haley Arwood, Loudon John Goggans, Hamilton Lydia Todd, Gibson Mikayla Vincent, Hardeman Moriah Schepp, McNairy William Haney, Williamson PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Brooklyn Phillips, Madison Cambrie Cole, Washington Chloe Gammons, Madison Chloe Weaver, Knox Grace Rich, Clay Jeremiah South, Hancock Kaylen Benbenek, Roane Khloe Arwood, Lauderdale Michaela d Ablaing, Maury Sarah Myers, Crockett Sorrell Martin, Lincoln Will Dalton, Grainger PHOTOGRAPHY Emma Williams, Madison Essence Emerick, Madison Faith d Ablaing, Maury Geri Burchfield, Morgan Jessica Osterhaus, Bedford Sara Beth Theirfelder, Madison Taliah Sims, Madison

5 Page 5 State 4-H Portfolio Project Finalists Announced continued. Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist PLANT SCIENCE Ethan Hitchcock, Warren Hannah Robbins, Roane Hence Duncan, Franklin Will Rea, Weakley POULTRY Abigail Parker, Bedford Brandon Shrum, Wilson Eli Harris, Rhea Esperanza Pink, Wilson Grant Funderburk, Decatur Jacob Genung, McNairy McKinley Lough, Morgan Rose Collins, Polk Ryan Baker, Benton SHEEP Daniel Tallent, Knox Gabrielle Thornton, Dickson Grace Powell, Wilson Karley Warner, Warren Tyson (TJ) Warner, Warren SWINE Bonnie Chandler, Anderson Cassie Lewis, Lauderdale Eli Stone, Gibson Heather Whited, Jefferson Kennedy Hill, Union VETERINARY SCIENCE Aaron Swaw, Dickson Avery Chandler, Anderson Douglas Brown, Weakley Elaina Widen, Lauderdale Emily Nave, Rutherford Jana Owen, Lincoln Jeana Romines, Sumner Jordan Bond, Williamson Lydia McTheney, Robertson Mason Allen, Dyer Sarah Johnson, Hancock Will Prater, Warren 4-H Target Smart Camp CA's Selected Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist Senior 4-H members have been chosen to serve in a leadership role during 4-H Target Camp, July 3-6, These 4-H ers were selected on the basis of their leadership experience, involvement in 4-H and recommendation of their 4-H agent and regional program leader. CAs for Target Smart Camp are as follows: John Branstetter, Morgan Hunter Curland, Henderson Ben Fisk, Lincoln William Mathis, Cumberland Amber Naramore, Macon Austin Parker, Sumner

6 Page 6 State 4-H Meats Judging Contest Results Dwight Loveday, Associate Professor The State 4-H Meats Judging competition was held Tuesday, June 6 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Participants qualify to compete at the state level by first participating in a regional competition. Teams from across the state judged wholesale and retail cuts of meat, identified cuts of meat as to species, gave name and type of cuts and recommended method of cooking. The Lincoln County A team comprised of: Nic Bradley, Alex Moore, Jana Owen and Ella Pollock, came away with top honors and will represent Tennessee at the National 4-H Meats Judging Contest, October 16-17, 2018, in Manhattan Kansas. The team is coached by Dan Owen. Sponsors of the contest are Tennessee Farmer s Cooperative, Tennessee Livestock Producers, Lower Middle Tennessee Cattlemans Association, TN Sheep Producers Association, the Hardeson- Melton Meat Science Endowment and TAE4-HW. Thank you to our meat providers: Tyson and Benton s Smokey Mountain Country Ham. A special thank you to Matt Crisp, Darrell Ailshie, Melinda Perkins, Stacy Foy and Dr. Dwight Loveday for officiating the contest, along with all the agents, coaches and staff who made the contest possible. Results for the contests are as follows: Meats Judging (Top Four Teams) 1. Lincoln County 2. Weakley County 3. Bedford County 4. Macon County Meat Judging Overall High Individual 1. Kari Beth Wood, Weakley County 2. Branden York, Bedford County 3. Alex Moore, Lincoln County Meat Judging Individual Awards Judging: Retail ID: Reasons & Questions: Doug Brown, Weakley County Kari Beth Wood, Weakley County Doug Brown, Weakley County

7 Page 7 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Results Zach Bartenslager, UT Animal Science Lecturer/Livestock Judging Coach This year s State 4-H Livestock Judging Competition was held Tuesday, June 5 th at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Ten teams from across the state competed. The Henry County Livestock Judging team comprised of: Kara Barnhart, Benjamin Hayes, Murray Perkins and Katie Schultz took home champion honors, winning a trip to the National contest in Louisville, KY. this fall. The Henry County team is coached by Staci Foy, Melinda Perkins, and Angela Wilson. The Lincoln County Livestock Judging team comprised of: Eli Dotson, Juliann Fears, Kendall Martin and Zach Snoddy took home reserve champion honors. The Lincoln County team is coached by Dan Owen and Jennifer Snoddy. Thank you to all of our animal providers for this year s contest. Doug Venable, Hubbard Club Lambs, Housley Family, Southern Star Herefords, Pit Kemmer, and UT Animal Science. A special thank you to Dr. David Kirkpatrick, Dr. Jason Smith, Mr. Tom Devine, Mr. Jared Givens, and Ms. Melissa Hubbard for serving as officials during the contest. Donors for this event are: Lower Middle TN Cattlemen s Assoc, TN Cattlemens Assoc, TN Farmers Co-op, TN Livestock Producers, TN Pork Producers Assoc, TN Sheep Producers Assoc and TAE4-HW. We would also like to thank all of those individuals who devoted time to help run the contest. Results for the contests are as follows: Team Results: Henry County 1749 Lincoln County 1739 Gibson County 1716 Wilson County 1697 Bedford County 1667 Cocke County 1654 Union County 1643 Hamblen County 1597 Decatur County 1535 Sumner County 1521 Individual Results: Murray Perkins, Henry County 601 Aubrie Croom, Gibson County 593 Kendall Martin, Lincoln County 587 Tristian Crick, Bedford County 583 Juliann Fears, Lincoln, County 580 Livestock Judging Individual Species Awards Beef: Murray Perkins, Henry County Sheep/Goat: Shelby Summar, Wilson County Swine: Shelby Summar, Wilson County Reasons: Shelby Summar, Wilson County

8 Page 8 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist 10 Tennessee 4-H members have won the right to compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships as a member of the Tennessee State 4-H Team. This national competition will be held on June 24 29, 2018 in Grand Island, NE. Tennessee is fielding a team of 10 high school 4-H youth from 5 counties throughout Tennessee to compete in this national event. Tennessee 4-H youth will be competing in the disciplines of Air Rifle, Compound Archery, Recurve Archery, and Shotgun. Over 35 states are expected to participate in this National 4-H event. The members and adult coaches of the team are: First Last County Discipline Role Mark Swaw Dickson Air Rifle Coach Morgan Smith Dickson Air Rifle Competitor Kendal Penick Weakley Air Rifle Competitor Aaron Swaw Dickson Air Rifle Competitor Aaron Spurling Rhea Compound Archery Coach and State Coor. Coleman Hamilton Rhea Compound Archery Competitor Riley Swafford Rhea Compound Archery Competitor River Swafford Rhea Compound Archery Competitor Merry Amber Naramore Naramore Macon Recurve Archery Coach Macon Recurve Archery Competitor Shannon Rea Weakley Shotgun Coach Caleb Clayton Maury Shotgun Competitor Will Rea Weakley Shotgun Competitor Did You Get Your 4-H Electric Camp Transportation Schedule? Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist The 4-H Electric Camp bus schedules were ed June 1. If you have delegates attending this event and failed to receive a schedule, please let us know.

9 4-H Motto: To Make the Best Better ALEC Graduate Program Masters of Science in Agriculture Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) Online degree available!! For more information, please visit ag.tennessee.edu/alec Or Call Carrie Ann Stephens Professor, 4-H/ALEC State 4-H Office 2621 Morgan Circle Room 205 Knoxville, TN Phone: Fax: H PLEDGE I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking; My HEART to greater loyalty My HANDS to larger service; and My HEALTH to better living, For my club, my community, my country and my world State 4-H Calendar June June 14 June June June Upcoming Events Sate 4-H Jr. High Academic Conference State 4-H Wildlife Judging State 4-H Horse Championships, Shelbyville National Shooting Sports Championships Electric Camp Want to see your story in Ideas? it to state.4h.office@utk.edu 4h.tennessee.edu TN4hfoundation.org ALEC.utk.edu