Tuesday, September 25, 2007

4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Contest Winners



More than 120 youth participated in this year's 4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Contest at the Tennessee State Fair in Nashville, Tennessee. The purpose of this 4-H activity is to safely prepare beef, poultry, lamb, and pork in an outdoor setting. The Franklin County Team did just that and more by bringing home victory. Overall the team placed 1st place in the Junior High Division of the Outdoor Meat Cookery Contest. John Winfield Garner placed first in the beef category, Forrest Duncan placed first in the poultry category, and Anthony Davis placed first in the pork category. The team won 1st place in the team presentation category with their use of the theme “Grillin’ Across Tennessee”.

Top Picture: John Winfield Garner, Anthony Davis, Britton Lewis, Forrest Duncan
Bottom Picture: Britton Lewis, Anthony Davis, John Winfield Garner, Forrest Duncan

To view a complete list of placings, visit:
http://www.utextension.utk.edu/central/4H/contestresults.htm

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Mule Pull

RC 4-H Networke News reports from the mule pulling contest at the Tennessee State Fair. This is a great video that will help you understand what goes on at a mule pull.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

TN Central Region Life Skills Competition

Teams from all across the Central Region came together at the Tennessee State Fair to compete in the Life Skills Contest. Watch the video below to see what the Life Skills Contest involved, and to meet the winning team.