Tag Archives: Dekalb 4-H

Several Dekalb County students headed to the nationals next month after taking state honors at the 4-H Outdoor Meat Cooking Competition. Avalynn Smullen won first place in the state for Beef. Lily Waggoner won first place in Chicken. DeKalb UT Extension 4-H Agent MyKaela Young said while the judges announced the scores of each team, her group’s excitement kept building. ... Read More »

The Dekalb County 4-H Club is bringing its summer camp back in a new way. Dekalb County 4-H Agent Leigh Fuson said that instead of regular camp, 4-H is going to be bringing the fun directly to the campers with its “Traveling Road Show” style-camp. “They’re going to be packing up a trailer full of activities bringing them to the ... Read More »

The Dekalb County Chick Chain registration is open for kids looking to learn about raising livestock. Dekalb County 4-H Extension Agent Leigh Fuson said any 4th through 12th grader can register to receive and raise 15 baby chicks. Fuson said the chick chain gives kids a glimpse into the work it takes to raise an animal for the Agriculture industry. ... Read More »