Friday, December 4, 2009

Science Video Project

Below is a video that Rutherford County 4-H News helped to create for another 4-H'ers science project. Behold the invention of "SAFE EYES."

Friday, November 20, 2009

Join the Rutherford County 4-H Club

What do you like the most about the horse club?

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Shooting Sports Group


If you haven't heard, Rutherford County has a Shooting Sports group. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19 from 6-8 p.m. This is a hands-on project group focused on teaching 4-H members the art of riflery and archery. We meet at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center located at 315 John R Rice Blvd in Murfreesboro. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

Q: Do I have to have my own equipment?
A: No, all equipment will be provided for you. We have Genesis compound bows for archery and Daisy 5 Meter Competition BB guns for our rifle team.

Q: Is there a cost to participate?
Y: Yes, there is a $30 fee for the year (October-April). This helps to cover the cost of equipment, insurance, and volunteer certification training.

Q: Who is allowed to participate?
A: The 4-H Shooting Sports Group is open to all Rutherford County youth in the 4-12 grades. You do not have to have 4-H offered in your school in order to join.

Q: Is it safe?
A: Absolutely! There has never been a recorded injury in the TN Shooting Sports Program.

Q: What do I need to bring to the first meeting?
A: Each participant will need to complete an Activity and Event Acceptance Form found here: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/forms/acrobat/f600a.pdf The event name is “Rutherford County 4-H Shooting Sports 09-10”

Q: What is the schedule for the year?
A: Meetings are scheduled to be held on Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 16, Mar. 18, and Apr. 15. The range opens at 6:00 and will close at 7:30.

Thank you for your interest in the shooting sports group. Please call our office or send me an e-mail and let us know if you plan to participate.

See you soon,
Mr. Michael

Friday, November 6, 2009

RCNN Begins Work on Music Video!

Rutherford County 4-H Network News had their first meeting of the 2009-2010 school year. Our main group project for November and December is going to be creating a music video for WGNS Radio's morning show, "Swap 'n Shop." The following video is very short, but it is pretty funny to watch (the stacked chairs represent a llama). Look for the completed music video toward the end of the year.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Rutherford County Poultry Judging


The first practice of the Rutherford County Poultry Judging Team will take place tonight at 6:00 in the Extension Office auditorium. No prior experience with chickens is required. Anyone in the 4-12 grade may participate. Contact Mr Michael for more information at 615-898-7710

Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Fair is Back in Town!

After more than a 15 year hiatus, Rutherford County will host a 4-H Fair on August 8, 2009. Rutherford County youth in the 4-12 grades as of January 1, 2009 are eligible to compete in more than 40 different classes with premiums of over $1,500. Categories in the fair include art, baking, clothing, gardening, photography, crafts, entomology and needlework. In addition, there will be an archery tournament, poultry show, dairy show and a livestock show. Entry to the fair is free and open to the public.

The 4-H Fair will take place at the Rutherford County UT/TSU Extension Office located at 315 John R Rice Blvd. in Murfreesboro. Extension Agent Michael Shirley says, “With the completion of our new livestock barn and community center, we felt like the time was right to bring the fair back to town. In the past several years, if a Rutherford County youth wanted to compete in a fair competition, they would have to go to a neighboring county’s fair. Now, they will be able to show off their work right here at home.”

Rutherford County’s fair will kick-off at 9:00 in the morning with the 4-H Poultry Show and Sale. A record 42 4-H’ers have been raising Barred Rock chickens through the Chick Chain program. Each 4-H’er will bring their five best chickens to compete in the show. After the show, the chickens will be auctioned off to raise money for the 4-H poultry project.

Immediately following the poultry show and sale, the dairy show will begin. Youth from Rutherford and Marshall Counties will exhibit several different breeds of dairy cattle. The inaugural Rutherford County 4-H archery tournament will begin at 1:00 PM followed by the livestock show at 4:00 PM.

Throughout the day, the community center will be open and spectators can view the entries submitted in the various categories. There will also be a barbeque dinner and auction in the community center beginning at 6:00 PM. All money received will go directly to the 4-H Program of Rutherford County.
For more information on this event contact the Rutherford County Extension Office at (615)898-7710. You may also download a copy of the fair rules and regulations at: http://rutherford.tennessee.edu

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Apply to Become the June Dairy Month Chairperson



For an application, visit http://rutherford.tennessee.edu

Monday, February 16, 2009

FACE for Wildlife Contest




To download an application for the Rutherford County FACE for Wildlife contest, visit: http://rutherford.tennessee.edu/publications/default.asp?lid=508

Friday, January 9, 2009

4-H and Nickelodeon Partner to Launch New Online Game


National 4-H Council has partnered with Nickelodeon's "Big Green Help" to create a brand-new, interactive online game-- "Flip N' Flow"--featuring the network's animated boy-genius Jimmy Neutron. The game is in support of 4 H's Science, Engineering and Technology communication campaign to spark youth interest in science and prepare one million new young people for America's technology workforce.

Nickelodeon's "The Big Green Help" is a kid-led movement that provides information and tools to help explain climate change to young people, and connects them to energy-saving and earth-friendly activities in their everyday lives.

The "Flip N' Flow" game is available online at 4-H.org . Youth can play the game and access materials to share with friends. Check out this fun activity which gives youth and mentors the opportunity to learn about water conservation and challenges them think about steps they can take to participate in going green!

Questions can be directed to Nancy Cole (301-961-2926) at National 4-H Council.