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January 21, 2020 Volume 20, Issue 3
Inside This Issue:
Western National Roundup 1-4
Overton County FCS Champs 1
TN & Collegiate Delegations 2
WNR Rutherford County Meats 3
WNR Public Speaking 3
WNR Lauderdale CDM 4
WNR Van Buren Public Speaking 4
State Jr Swine Show 5-9
Loudon County Hippology Team 10
New Promotional Camp Videos 11
Honor Club Summary 12
Did You Know? 13
Upcoming Events 14
Western National Roundup—National Champions
Overton County, FCS Skill-a-thon Team Nichole Marrero, Extension Agent—Overton County
The Overton County 4-H F.C.S. Skill-a-thon team brought home a national championship for Tennes-
see 4-H at Western National Roundup. Team members included Mahalah Boone, Sarah Waites,
Michaela Bianco, and Richmond Boone. The team was led by Extension Agent Nicole Marrero and as-
sisted by Angie Boone, Program Assistant for 4-H.
This competition consist of three ID sections: clothing and textiles, food and cooking, and interior de-
sign housing. The youth also had two food judging classes: yogurts and fast food. Lastly, they had a life
skills assessment where they had to do a team presentation over job interviews. In the life skills assess-
ment, the team placed second in the nation. Three of the youth placed individually: 2nd Place, Mahalah
Boone, 4th Place, Michaela Bianco, and 5th Place to Richmond Boone.
Overton County 4-H is quick to brag on these kids fundrais-
ing abilities: together and with the state of Tennessee back-
ing them, they were able to raise over $10,000 through do-
nations and sales. The team used their strengths gained
through 4-H to raise most of the funds: baking items, making
bracelets, coordinating events like dances and races, and
sewing over 1,000 scrunchies. This group of individuals be-
came family through hours of practice, work, and occasional
tears. They took our breath away each month as they rose
to the challenges. If you told me 5 years ago when I started
with Extension that I would have had these accomplish-
ments under my belt, I would have thought you were lying.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible.
Photo, left to right: Nicole Marrero,
Extension Agent & Coach, Mahalah Boone,
Sarah Waites, Michaela Bianco, Richmond
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Western National Roundup - State Delegation
Western National Roundup - Collegiate Delegation
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Western National Roundup—Meats Evaluation Contest Logan Hickerson, 4-H Livestock Extension Agent, Rutherford County
The Rutherford County 4-H Meats Evaluation
Team comprised of four outstanding 4-H Mem-
bers, Jason Benson, Kyle Benson, Haylee
Ferguson, and John Buryl Neely, recently
represented Tennessee at Colorado State Uni-
versity in the Western National Round-Up.
These youth had a very successful trip, placing
5th in the nation in Meat Placing Classes.
Western National Roundup
Impromptu Speech Contest
Dickson County 4-H’er
Jannan Wine won Overall Reserve
Champion in the Impromptu Speech
Contest at Western National 4-H
Roundup. Submitted by: Hunter
Isbell, Dickson County Extension
Agent
Overton County 4-H’er,
Mahalah Boone placed
3rd in the Impromptu
Public Speaking Contest.
Submitted by: Nichole
Marrero, Overton
County Extension Agent
Page 4 Volume 20, Issue 3
Western National Roundup
Lauderdale County Consumer Decision Making Team Lindsey Turner, Lauderdale County Program Assis-
tant. Mary Stiles, 4-H Agent, Lauderdale County ini-
tiated team winning state and then went on mater-
nity leave in Oct. of 2019. Lindsey took over train-
ing from there.
Individuals attending were Mrs. Tammie Lewis, 4-H
Volunteer Leader, Lindsey Turner, Lauderdale
County Program Assistant, and team members
were Cassie Lewis, Bethany Tustin, Kelly Fitzpat-
rick, and Anna Mischler.
Western National Roundup
Van Buren County Public Speaking Christopher Binkley, Extension Agent Van Buren County
Dylan Simmons participated in the Prepared Speech Contest at West-
ern National Roundup. “Discovering 4-H” was title of his speech.
Dylan’s speech talks about his experience in 4-H from 4th grade until
now. He came into 4-H as a shy kid who didn’t want to carry on a
conversation. 4-H helped him grow as a person that overcame this
fear. The leadership he learned from 4-H has helped him become the
“Voice of the Eagles” on our local TV station. Dylan does the com-
mentary for our local high school basketball team.
Tammie Lewis, Bethany Tustin, Anna Mischler, Cassie Lewis,
Kelly Fitzpatrick, Lindsey Turner
Bethany Tustin,
Kelly Fitzpatrick,
Anna Mischler,
Cassie Lewis
Page 5 Volume 20, Issue 3
Results from 2020 Tennessee State Junior Swine Show Aaron Fisher, Youth Livestock and Equine Specialist A very successful Tennessee State Junior Swine Show was held January 7-9, 2020 in Murfreesboro.
The show featured 256 youth exhibitors from 37 counties that showed 543 hogs. This included 188
Breeding Gilts and 355 Market Hogs. In addition to the individual hog classes, youth competed in
showmanship (257 youth), skillathon (212 youth) and the ultrasound carcass class (104 youth). The
judge for the show was Breanna Lawyer from Shirley, Indiana.
The 2020 Tennessee State Junior Swine Show was held in conjunction with the Tennessee Pork Pro-
ducers Association annual meeting. A special thank you to all the Extension staff, specialists, parents,
volunteers and sponsors who made this year’s show a success!
Award and general sponsors are included below:
Champion Show Supply, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Harford Livestock Insurance,
James Meat Company, Jenkins Show Pigs, Lindner Show Feeds, PIC USA, Prater Show Pigs,
Reese Brothers Mule Company, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Farm Bu-
reau Federation, Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, Ten-
nessee Feed and Grain Association, Tennessee Livestock Producers, Tennessee Pork Produc-
ers Association, Tosh Farms, Ty Jones Show Stock, UT Animal Science, UT Herbert College
of Agriculture, Zoetis
Show Result Highlights: Complete show results can be found:
https://ag.tennessee.edu/AnimalScience/4-H/Pages/Swine.aspx
Page 6 Volume 20, Issue 3
The Prospect Classes are part of the Market Hog Show. The Champion Prospect was Bethany Sims
from Roane County and the Reserve Champion Prospect was Jared Smith from Clay County.
The Grand Champion Drive is where breed champions and reserve champions compete for an overall
top 5. Below are the participants and winners from the grand drive.
Breeding Gilt Champion Drive
Market Hog Champion Drive
Breed Champion County Overall
Placing Reserve
Champion County
Overall
Placing
Berkshire Jake Ozburn Bedford Jake Ozburn Bedford
Chester
White Mary Carter
Shirley Putnam 4th
Gracee Woods Henderson
Duroc Ellianna White Clay 3rd Emma Rue Roane
Spot Casper Cossitt Warren Matt Roach Henderson
Yorkshire Bethany Sims Roane Ellianna White Clay
AOB Hannah Sanders Bledsoe 5th Audra Hart Bledsoe
Crossbred Ellianna White Clay 1st Bethany Sims Roane 2nd
Breed Champion County Overall
Reserve County Overall
Berkshire Turner Harville Smith Jake Ozburn Bedford
Chester Kyra White Macon 2nd
Bryce Collins Anderson
Duroc Blane Collins Anderson 5th Macy Gamble Anderson
Yorkshire Emma Rue Roane 3rd Ellianna White Clay
AOB Hannah Sanders Warren Hannah Sanders Warren
Cross- Kyra White Macon 1st
Luke Lay Monroe 4th
Page 7 Volume 20, Issue 3
In the Carcass Class, hogs are ultrasounded to collect measurements of important carcass traits,
with 24 hogs qualifying for the purple award. To be a Purple Award, hogs must have a live weight be-
tween 250-280 pounds, a 10th rib fat thickness between 0.50-0.80 inch and a loin muscle area between
7.0-9.99 square inches. A special thank you to Dr. Rob Fitzgerald of PIC for performing the ultrasound
measurements. Below is a list of the Carcass Top Ten.
1. Abby Starnes Monroe County
2. Jasper Donaldson Clay County
3. Brie McLerran Clay County
4. Cary Eslick Lincoln County
5. Emma Woodcock Macon County
6. Keegan Hansel Jefferson County
7. Cordell Eslick Lincoln County
8. Caden McKnight Monroe County
9. Payton Croft Bradley County
10. Nate Larrance Jefferson County
Showmanship Winners
Explorer Division
Champion – Cohen Bryant, Rutherford County
Reserve Champion – Lakin Raines, Clay County
Junior Division
Champion – Jake Ozburn, Bedford County
Reserve Champion – Clay Pitcock, McMinn County
Junior High Division
Champion – Audra Hart, Bledsoe County
Reserve Champion – Mary Carter Shirley, Putnam County
Senior Level 1 Division
Champion – Bethany Sims, Roane County
Reserve Champion – Luke Lay, Monroe County
Senior Level 2 Division
Champion – Madisyn Harris, Loudon County
Reserve Champion – McKinley Waters, Fentress County
Page 8 Volume 20, Issue 3
Skillathon Winners
Explorer Division
1. Ben Likens, Clay County
2. Jasper Donaldson, Clay County
3. Wyatt Tanner, Lincoln County
4. McKenzy Page, Williamson County
5. Turner Harville, Smith County
Junior Division
1. Clay Pitcock, McMinn County
2. Caden McKnight, Monroe County
3. Cordell McLerran, Clay County
4. Jayden Hesson, Macon County
5. Drew Larrance, Jefferson
Junior High Division
1. Abigail Berny, Williamson County
2. Callie Head, Sumner County
3. Mason Allen, Williamson County
4. Kenley Roark, Macon County
5. Gavin Page, Williamson County
Senior Level 1 Division
1. John Neely, Rutherford County
2. Hannah Sanders, Warren County
3. Brie McLerran, Clay County
4. Emma Cross, Bradley County
5. Cole Ledford, Bradley County
Senior Level 2 Division
1. Kennedy Hill, Union County
2. Harrison Falcofsky, Rutherford County
3. Micayla Hickman, Rutherford County
4. Ella McLerran, Clay County
5. Sydney Lamb, Williamson
Page 9 Volume 20, Issue 3
Premier Exhibitor Winners
The purpose of the Premier Exhibitor Program is to provide 4-H and FFA members the opportunity
to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that they learn through participating in the junior livestock
projects. Premier Exhibitor winners are a result of adding the points earned in the animal show, show-
manship and skillathon. Below are the top 5 winners in each division.
Explorer Division Breeding Gilt Market Hog
1. Turner Harville, Smith County 1. Ben Likens, Clay County
2. Lakin Raines, Clay County 2. Jasper Donaldson, Clay County
3. Logan Leamon, McMinn County 3. Millie Latham, McMinn County
4. Wyatt Tanner, Lincoln County 4. Turner Harville, Smith County
5. McKenzy Page, Williamson County 5. Lakin Raines, Clay County
Junior Division Breeding Gilt Market Hog
1. Clay Pitcock, McMinn County 1. Caden McKnight, Monroe County
2. Caden McKnight, Monroe County 2. Clay Pitcock, McMinn County
3. Drew Larrance, Jefferson County 3. Emma Rue, Roane County
4. Emma Rue, Roane County 4. Ellianna White, Clay County
5. Ellianna White, Clay County 5. Jake Ozburn, Bedford County
Junior High Division Breeding Gilt Market Hog
Mary Carter Shirley, Putnam County 1. Callie Head, Sumner County
1. Callie Head, Sumner County 2. Mary Carter Shirley, Putnam County
2. Kenley Roark, Macon County 3. Kyra White, Macon County
3. Audra Hart, Bledsoe County 4. Audra Hart, Bledsoe County
4. Mason Allen, Williamson County 5. Logan West, Macon County
Senior Level 1 Division Breeding Gilt Market Hog
1. John Neely, Rutherford County 1. Hannah Sanders, Warren County
2. Hannah Sanders, Warren County 2. John Neely, Rutherford County
3. Madison Cline, Jefferson County 3. Brock Trew, Polk County
4. Bethany Sims, Roane County 4. Maddie Rippy, Sumner County
5. Taylor Cantrell, Dyer County 5. Taylor Cantrell, Dyer County
Senior Level 2 Division Breeding Gilt Market Hog
1. Kennedy Hill, Union County 1. Madisyn Harris, Loudon County
2. Madisyn Harris, Loudon County 2. Kennedy Hill, Union County
3. Micayla Hickman, Rutherford County 3. Harrison Falcofsky, Rutherford County
4. Beau Larrance, Jefferson County 4. Wesley Trew, Polk County
5. Ella McLerran, Clay County 5. Dustin Pitcock, McMinn County
Page 10 Volume 20, Issue 3
LOUDON COUNTY 4-H HIPPOLOGY TEAM
PLACES SIXTH AT NATIONAL CONTEST Submitted by Amy Fellhoelter, Loudon County Director
The Loudon County 4-H Hippology Team wrapped up a fantastic year by placing 6TH AT THE 2019
Eastern National 4-H Horse Round-up. Team members included Sarah Harper, Abbey Ivey, Camile
Phillips, and Mary Marlino. The team was coached by Mark King and Kimberly Phillips.
The Hippology Contest measures the knowledge of team members regarding all things related to
horses. Whether it be anatomy, physiology, vet care, breeds, or equipment, teams must have a
comprehensive understanding of the topic. Teams compete by completing a written exam, judging
and evaluating horses for quality and soundness, cooperating on team problems, and conducting as-
signments at team stations. The contest was held November 8 – 11 in Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition to their overall placing in the contest, the Loudon team placed 6th in team problem, 6th
in team stations, tenth in team judging, and 4th on the written exam.
Team member Sarah Harper also racked up several top 10 finishes as an individual. Harper was 4th
on the written exam and was the 8th high individual in the overall contest.
2019 Loudon County 4-H Hippology Team members include (l to r) Abbey Ivey, Mary Marlino, Coach Kimberly Phillips, Camille Phillips, and Sarah Harper. (Not pictured – Mark King, Coach) Photo taken by Paul Phillips
Page 11 Volume 20, Issue 3
New 4-H Camp Promotional Videos
Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist
Below are links to new promotional videos for 4-H Camp. You may begin using these to promote
4-H Summer Camp in your county.
This set is designed for youth:
Greeneville: https://youtu.be/cq3EvYHXlfU
Crossville: https://youtu.be/AsEOGRG2eLM
Columbia: https://youtu.be/Lw78kJsMF18
This set is designed for parents:
Crossville: https://youtu.be/K8UWYFWCns8
Greeneville: https://youtu.be/qI8XALZdLcE
Columbia: https://youtu.be/tkmUQpK5R_E
A big thanks to Charles Denney and Doug Edlund for the production of these videos. Files for
these videos are also on the Camp Resources page at https://tiny.utk.edu/agentcampresources.
Page 12 Volume 20, Issue 3
Honor Club Summary
Justin Crowe, Extension Specialist
Congratulations are in order for all 4-H agents, volunteers and teen leaders who
encouraged 4-H’ers to apply for Honor Club membership last year. A total of 427
4-H’ers were initiated into the Honor Club during the 2019 calendar year.
Sevier County initiated the most Honor Club members with 42 qualifying for
membership. Other counties in the top five included Crockett County with 38; Madison County
with 32; Henry County with 24; and Polk and Van Buren counties with 17 each.
The Western Region was the top region for the second year in a row with 154 initiates, followed
by the Eastern Region with 146 and the Central Region with 127. Additional data on Honor Club
membership may be found on the website at https://4h.tennessee.edu/Pages/honorclub.aspx.
Remember Honor Club is a recognition program. Honor Club recognizes members for participa-
tion in educational opportunities; membership does not involve winning any kind of competition.
Members receive points on the application form just for participating. Any 4-H’ers meeting the
minimum number of points can achieve Honor Club recognition. An active Honor Club is an indi-
cation of a quality teen program.
Why not invite your outstanding 4-H members to an application party in 2020 hosted by your
Honor Club members! Don’t delay. Start your 4-H members working on their Honor Club appli-
cations today! We are awaiting your applications for 2020.
Page 13 Volume 20, Issue 3
Shelby Brawner, Extension Specialist
4-H Motto: To Make the Best Better
State 4-H Office
2621 Morgan Circle
Room 205 Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-2128
Fax: 865-974-1628
4h.tennessee.edu
TN4hfoundation.org
4-H PLEDGE
I pledge My HEAD to clearer thinking;
My HEART to greater loyalty
My HANDS to larger service; and
My HEALTH to better living,
For my club, my community, my country and my
world.
ALEC Graduate Program
Masters of Science in Agriculture Leadership, Education and
Communications (ALEC)
Online degree available!!
For more information, please visit
ALEC Graduate Programs
Or Call 865-974-7371
Carrie Ann Stephens
Professor
Jan 24-25 4-H All Star High Council
4-H Shooting Sports Level 1 Instructor Certification
Jan 27 State 4-H Livestock Quizbowl
Feb 1 Congress Minority Scholarships Due
Beekeeping Essay due to the State 4-H Office
Feb 13-16 4-H Healthy Living Summit (Chevy Chase, MD)
Feb 21-23 State 4-H Council Meeting
Feb 21-22 YF&R Young Leaders Conference
Feb 22 4-H Alumni Meeting
2020 State
4-H Calendar
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