UT Extension White County

08/18/2026

As a reminder the coloring sheets are due to our office in two days!

08/17/2026

Poultry Judging Practice is tomorrow afternoon! There is room for more to join and no previous judging experience is needed.

08/14/2026

Today, three of our White County 4-H members traveled to Lebanon to compete in the Tennessee State Fair 4-H Public Speaking Contest!

We are so proud of Cadence Farley, Kylie McCulley, and Hailey Rigsby for representing White County and sharing their public speaking skills on the state level. We are proud of the hard work and confidence these young ladies showed today!

Way to represent White County 4-H!

08/14/2026

Come join us on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 2:00–4:30 PM at the Sparta Civic Center for our Community Baby Shower!

This FREE event will include:
🎁 Door prizes and giveaways
🛍️ Local community vendors
🚗 Car seat safety checks
👕 Clothing giveaway

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

We had a lot of fun at today’s White County 4-H Homeschool meeting! Our lesson was all about buoyancy and why boats float.

We divided the kids into groups, gave them time to plan and design their boats, and then let them get to work building! Once construction was complete, we headed over to the pool to put their designs to the test. Some floated and made it across the pool better than others, but that’s all part of STEM—testing what works, figuring out what doesn’t, and learning along the way!

Enjoy these videos from our boat testing and building!

📅 Beginning next month, White County 4-H Homeschool meetings will be held on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the White County Extension Office.

08/07/2026

🍀 Next Week in White County 4-H! 🍀

We’ve got a busy week ahead with three great opportunities for our 4-H’ers! Mark your calendars:

🚤 Monday, August 10 – 4-H Homeschool Club
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 White County Extension Office
Homeschool youth in grades 4–12 will work in teams to build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape—and then we’ll head to the YMCA to see if they can actually float! Bring some cardboard, a roll of duct tape, and a change of clothes!
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🐔 Tuesday, August 11 – Poultry Judging Practices Begin
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 White County Extension Office
Open to current 5th–12th graders. No experience needed! Practices will be held each Tuesday as we prepare for the contest on September 24 in Murfreesboro.
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♟️ Wednesday, August 12 – 4-H Chess Club
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Pearson Park Pavilion
Open to White County 4th–12th graders, and younger siblings are welcome! No registration needed—just show up and bring a chess set if you have one.

08/05/2026

💙 Wellness Wednesday | FCS Week 💙

Wellness is about more than just physical health—it's caring for your mind, body, and overall well-being.

This Wellness Wednesday, challenge yourself to take one small step toward a healthier you. Drink more water, move your body, get plenty of rest, or reach out to a friend. Small, healthy choices add up over time!

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