UT Extension Henderson County

06/19/2026

Full house at farmers market today

06/18/2026

We had an incredibly busy and fun-filled day today! 🎉

We started the morning by visiting the local radio station to record information about some of our upcoming events. A huge thank you to Noah Yates, Coy Yates, and June Yates for joining me and helping spread the word about all the exciting things happening in 4-H! 📻💚

After that, we headed to Imagination Station, where we read The Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish to the kiddos. 📚🐄 The children had a blast making thumbprint cows, and each one received their very own I ❤️ 4-H sticker and coloring book to take home. They also got to enjoy some delicious ice cream! 🍦

Noah, Coy, and June were a tremendous help today, assisting both me at both the radio station and Imagination station. Thank you all for your hard work and willingness to serve within 4-H. Y’all are awesome, and we appreciate you so much! 💚🍀👏

06/18/2026

🐄🎨 Beef Month Poster Contest! 🎨🐄

The rules are simple: Your poster must promote beef in some way. Whether it's about beef nutrition, cattle production, farming, or why you love beef, we want to see your ideas!

🥇 1st Place: Cow-themed prize basket featuring a NeeDoh and other fun goodies.
🥈 2nd Place: A farm toy or age-appropriate prize.

📍 Posters may be dropped off at the UT Extension Office.

📅 Deadline to enter: July 28

Please be sure to include the participant's name, age, and contact information on the back of the poster.

All entries may be displayed during Beef Month celebrations, and winners will be recognized following the contest.

For questions or more information, contact Ms. Shelby at the Henderson County Extension Office.

We can't wait to see your creativity on display! 🐄🍔🥩🍀

06/18/2026

🐄🎨 Coloring Contest for Beef Month! 🎨🐄

Help us celebrate Beef Month by participating in the Henderson County 4-H Beef Month Coloring Contest!

Download or stop by the office to receive a coloring sheet and show off your creativity for a chance to win a prize. Contest entries will be divided into two age groups:

🐮 Toddler–2nd Grade – Calf Coloring Sheet
🐮 3rd–8th Grade – Beef Month Coloring Sheet

All entries must be submitted by July 28, but coloring sheets may be dropped off at the Henderson County Extension Office anytime before the deadline.

Please write the participant's name, grade, and a parent/guardian contact number on the back of the coloring sheet.

🏆 A winner from each division will receive a small prize, and all submitted coloring sheets will be displayed throughout Beef Month for the community to enjoy!

For questions or more information, please contact Ms. Shelby at the UT Extension Office.

We can't wait to see your artwork and celebrate Beef Month with you! 🐄🍔🥩🍀

06/17/2026

Join Henderson County 4-H on July 3 as we kick off Beef Month at the Henderson County Farmers Market from 8-3!

Stop by and enjoy free steak samples grilled and served by our 4-H members while learning more about Tennessee's beef industry. We'll also have beef-themed coloring pages, stickers, educational activities, and other fun giveaways for kids.

Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate Beef Month!

Be sure to stay tuned throughout the month for additional contests, activities, and opportunities to learn more about beef! 🐄🥩🍔

06/17/2026

🕯️✨ Today, 14 youth joined us for Wick & Wax: 4-H Candle Camp and had a blast! Participants got hands-on experience creating their very own candles, lip balms, and bath salts while learning new skills and expressing their creativity. It was a fun-filled day of crafting, learning, and making memories. We are so proud of all their hard work and can’t wait to see what they create next! 💚🍀

06/17/2026

Parents can help shape their child’s healthy eating habits by making nutritious choices themselves. Choosing fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods at home sets a strong example and can encourage children to build healthy eating patterns that last. 🥦🍅🍌

1. Small choices each day—like eating well, staying active, and getting enough sleep—can make a big difference for the whole family.

2. Create routines that support better eating, more movement, and overall well-being for everyone in your household.

3. Simple everyday actions can help your family build a strong foundation for lifelong wellness.

4. Take it one step at a time by making time for nutritious meals, physical activity, and family wellness each day.

06/16/2026

🥛🍦 This morning, 4-H had a great time reading to the older group at Imagination Station! We read Tales of a Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish and learned all about the journey of ice cream—from the farm to the freezer—and the hard work it takes to make this delicious treat possible.

The kiddos also got to create their own milk fireworks and enjoyed a sweet treat by eating their very own ice cream cup! 🍨 To top it all off, each child went home with a dairy coloring book and an “I ❤️ 4-H” sticker.

A big thank you to Imagination Station for having us! We had so much fun and can’t wait to visit the younger group on Thursday! 💚🐄✨

06/16/2026

🌱 Happy National Forage Week! 🌱

Healthy forages start with healthy soils. One of the most important tools producers can use to improve pasture and hay production is a soil test. Soil testing provides valuable information about nutrient levels and soil pH, helping producers make informed fertilizer and lime decisions that can improve forage yield, quality, and profitability.

By understanding what's happening beneath the surface, you can maximize forage production, reduce unnecessary input costs, and support long-term soil health for your beef and livestock operations.

If you haven't tested your soils recently, now is a great time to get started! Don't know how to get started? Contact your local extension agent today!

06/15/2026

Attention Parents!!

You can help set healthy eating patterns for your child by choosing healthy foods for yourself. 🥦🍅🍌 Check out these tips for introducing young children to healthy foods. https://bit.ly/3Z5aKSl

See ways to introduce young children to healthy foods, which affect how they eat as they get older.