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?
4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale | September 26, 2023
We hope you can join us at the Annual Smith County 4-H Poultry Show & Sale on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center.…
4-H’ers Represent Smith County at 2023 Central Region Grill Master Challenge Contest
We all know that sometimes kids like to say, “When am I ever going to use this?” to certain classes and assignments in school, but I can guarantee that question…
Smith County 4-H Forestry Judging Participants Find Success at 2023 Regional Contest
If you stopped by the Smith County Ag Center on certain afternoons throughout August and September, you might have seen students outside measuring trees with Biltmore sticks, carefully studying leaves…
North to Alaska | Gabe Harville Travels Far with 4-H!
by Gabe Harville, Smith County 4-H’er & State 4-H Council Member I have had the privilege of serving on the Tennessee State 4-H Council as the 2022-2023 Tennessee 4-H Congress…
Smith County Competes in 2023 4-H Livestock & Meats Judging Contests
The Smith County 4-H Livestock Judging Teams competed in the Central Region Contest on April 6, 2023, in Murfreesboro. Ten 4-H members successfully participated in this contest. Livestock Judging teaches…
Harville Wins State Public Speaking Contest at 76th Tennessee 4-H Congress
For the 76th year, 4-H members from across Tennessee gathered to participate in Tennessee 4-H Congress. The annual event, which took place on March 19-22, 2023, gives 4-H members the…