![Head - Heart - Hands - Health](https://countytemplate.tennessee.eduwp-content/uploads/sites/38/2019/11/4H_Icons_Grouped-1024x329.jpg)
4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps, and many other activities. “Learning by doing” through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills.
Contact Information
4-H Youth Development
4-H Newsletter & Calendar
Monthly Contests
November – Public Speaking Contest (Public Speaking Worksheet)
February – Piggy Bank Contest
March – Demonstration Contest (4th & 5th)
March – Interactive Exhibit Contest (6th, 7th, & 8th)
Smith County 4-H Handbook
What’s Happening in Smith County 4-H?
![L to R: Gabe Harville, Emmy Bibbings, Levi Ferrell](https://smith.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2024/04/2024-Congress-Group-768x576.jpg)
Smith County 4-H’ers Attend 77th Annual 4-H Congress
On March 10-13, 2024, three Smith County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to join nearly 300 youth from across the state as they attended the 77th Annual Tennessee 4‐H Congress. State…
![Gabe Harville, 11th grade](https://smith.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2024/04/Gabe-Harville-4-H-Western-National-Roundup-768x576.jpg)
Gabe Harville Wins National 4-H Public Speaking Title
March is Extension Month! This month, I want to highlight one of the most exciting things that has happened in the Smith County 4-H program this year. Senior High 4-H’er…
![Area Speech Header Photo, 7th and 8th grade](https://smith.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2024/04/Area-Speech-Header-Photo-768x614.jpg)
4-H’ers Excel at Area and Regional Speaking Contests
Twelve Smith County 4-H’ers recently had the opportunity to show off their public speaking skills at the Area II Sub-Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest, which was held at Hyder-Burks Ag…
![2024 4-H Chick Chain](https://smith.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2022/01/barred-rock-768x512.jpg)
2024 4-H Chick Chain
The 4-H Chick Chain project allows 4th-12th grade 4-H’ers to gain skills in responsibility and management by raising baby chicks into layer hens. The Chick Chain project is for 4-H members who have…
![Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2023](https://smith.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2023/12/Speech-Conttest-2023-7th-Grade-scaled-e1703016649321-768x411.jpg)
Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2023
The annual Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held at Smith County Middle School on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Sixty-seven talented 4-H’ers from across Smith County competed by giving…
![2023 Smith County 4-H Awards Banquet Celebrates Local Youth](https://smith.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2023/11/2023-4-H-Banquet-Award-Winners-scaled-1-e1699571173583-768x492.jpg)
2023 Smith County 4-H Awards Banquet Celebrates Local Youth
Smith County 4-H’s best-of-the-best gathered at the Smith County Ag Center on Thursday, November 2, 2023, for the 6th Annual Smith County 4-H Awards Banquet. Over 30 4-H’ers were recognized…