4-H Cooking Classes Offered

MURFREESBORO-The Rutherford County Extension office is offering 4-H Basic Cooking classes in July. There will be a class for 4th and 5th graders on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 and a class for 6th – 8th graders on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. These classes will cover the basics of measuring, baking and cooking terms. They will participate in cooking activities and will get to sample their dishes.

Both classes will be held from 9:30am to 1:00pm. They will be held at the Extension office at Lane-Agri Park, 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro. Each class is limited to ten youth. Cost is $5.00. Please call the Extension office at 898-7710 to register or for more information. Registration Deadline: July 8.

4-H Focus Radio Show

Listen below to our radio show announcing the partnership between RCNN and WGNS Radio.



You can listen to WGNS Radio on-line at www.wgnsradio.com

Selecting a 4-H Market Goat Prospect

Below is a video produced by RCNN about how to select a 4-H market goat prospect. The presentation is presented by University of Tennessee Extension Agent Mitchell Mote. If you would like a copy of the handouts that he mentions in his talk, contact Mr. Michael at 615-898-7710 or send him an e-mail.
SIDE NOTE: This video was filmed with a new 4-inch tall camcorder that RCNN just bought!

Part One: Aging and Stuctural Correctness



Part Two: Growth Potential



Part Three: Muscling



Part Four: Volume/Capacity



Part Five: Style and Balance

Bridges Academy Media Camp

Below are the videos produced by the young men from Bridges Academy in Nashville, TN during the Media Camp held at Tennessee State University during April.

4-H Goat Project

Here is this week's "4-H Focus" radio show. This week, we are highlighting the 4-H goat project. If you would like to join the goat club, call Mr. Michael at 615-898-7710.

4-H FACE for Wildlife

Listen to our story about the Food and Cover Enhancement for Wildlife contest. If you are interested in planting a FACE plot, contact Mr. Michael at 898-7710.

Rutherford County 4-H Fundraiser

It is almost time for our 2nd Annual Rutherford County 4-H Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held on April 10 at our office at 315 John Rice Boulevard in Murfreesboro. We will be having a BBQ dinner catered by Whitt’s Barbeque. Dinner will include a BBQ sandwich, baked beans, potato salad, dessert and a drink. You can stay and eat with us or pickup you meal to go!

We will also be having both a live and silent auction.(See list below for auction items) Tickets to the fundraiser are $7 each or $25 for 4. You can purchase your tickets from the Extension office.

If you have questions about the fundraiser please call Ms. Amy or Mrs. Melissa at 898-7710.

Auction Items
Adventure Science Center – 2 family passes
Country Music Hall of Fame – 2 tickets
Creative Discovery Museum – 4 tickets
Dollywood – 2 one-day passes
Grand Ole Opry – 2 tickets
Mullin’s Jewelers – Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet w/ Free Engraving
Nashville Zoo – 2 tickets
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies – 2 passes
Ruby Falls – 1 Family pass
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom – 2 tickets
Southern Belle Riverboat – 2 tickets
Southwest Airlines – 2 round-trip tickets
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum – 6 tickets

Baskets
Rise and Shine Breakfast Basket
Pork Product Basket
TN Pork Producers Basket
Family Movie Night Basket
Dining on the Square (gift certificates to Maple St. Grill, Marina’s, City Café)
Gardening Basket – donated by Hooper’s Supply
Toy Basket – donated by HobbyTown USA
Nashville Predators – T-shirt, calendar, etc.

More items added daily!!!