April 2017

April 8th, 2017 10am-2pm

Crafts, books and other garden themed

items will be for sale!

Free Admission ~ Exhibits ~ Live Animals NEW this Year! *Plant Pest/Insect Diagnostic Clinic*

Bring by plant samples, and insect for identification for on the spot consultation

AB Brandon, Julie Bush and Haylee Ferguson

Ag Day promotion

These 4-H'ers visited WGNS and shared public service announcements about the importance of Agriculture on Ag Day and everyday.

April 2017

Walk, run, or stroll the road & cross county course around the Lane Agri-Park Grounds

Proceeds are used to benefit the 4-H Endowment Fund which helps support

4-H programs in Rutherford County.

Register on Race Day from 7am-8am : $30 per adult / $20 if under 17

Dress up as your favorite Super Hero or any character of your choice!

April 8, 2017

Race Begins at 8:30am

Office will be closed

Friday, April 14th

Promoting and Protecting

Pollinators Class

Tuesday, April 11th, 6pm

Learn who pollinates and how can I promote and protect them?

Lane Agri Park 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro , Auditorium

This is a FREE class, you just need to preregister

615-898-7710 or mmote1@utk.edu

April 2017

STUDS &

Choosing Trees & Shrubs

with Generally few

problems.

Free Class

Thursday, April 20th

at 6 p.m.

Lane Agri Park

315 John R. Rice Blvd

Murfreesboro, 37129

Auditorium

Preregister 615-898-7710

or email mmote1@utk.edu

June 29-30,2017 First Baptist Church Gordonsville 120 East Main Street, Gordonsville, TN

Guest Speakers:

Dr. Clarence Collison, Emeritus Professor, MSU

Dr. John Skinner, UT Apiculturist Mike Studer, TN State Apiarist Topics Include:

Bee Biology Pest & Diseases Equipment Seasonal Hive Management Seasonal Sources of Pollen and Nectar Honey Extraction This program is designed for hobbyist beekeepers and meets eligibility requirements for TAEP grant funding. Program participants must have protective clothing, including a veil, as working in an apiary will be part of the class. Registration Deadline: June 22 Fee: $100 due at registration *Credit Cards Accepted Mail payment to :

UT Extension, 125 Gordonsville Hwy Carthage, TN 37030

For more information contact Chris Hicks, Smith County Extension 615-735-2900

April 2017

Here is what is on the schedule for May: 05/12 Beekeeping 101 05/16 Backyard Chickens 05/19 A $10 Bush & A $30 Hole: Correctly Planting Trees & Shrubs 05/23 Organic and Sustainable Gardening Techniques 05/26 Tomato Time 05/30 More Matters!

Contact:

Barbara Davenport bdavenp4@utk.edu Rutherford County Extension Office

315 John R. Rice Blvd, Suite 101

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

615-898-7710

It’s almost time for the ONLY producer / local farmer’s market in Rutherford County to open for the 2017 season. Meet your favorite vendors and find out what is new for this year. The popular 9am Educational Classes are lining up to be interesting and lots of fun.

April 2017

Junior 4-H Camp

Open to any Rutherford County child that is currently enrolled in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. June 26 through June 30, 2017 Cost $315, includes transportation Register Now!

Junior High 4-H Camp

Open to older youth that have completed grades 6-8 May 29 - June 2, 2017 Cost: $290

(transportation NOT included!)

Register now!

Other Camps to check out

Academic Conference Interior Design Electric Camp Target Smart Agrimania– Animal Science Camp

4-H CAMP INFORMATION

April 2017

UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension, 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-898-7710 rutherford.extension.edu

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Over 350 4-H’ers from across the state participated in the State 4-H Archery Jamboree held on March 25 at Lane Agri-Park. Rutherford County was well represented with 36 participants in 5 divisions. Rutherford County was awarded Top County in the following divisions:Junior Genesis, Junior High Genesis and Senior High Genesis.

The archery program is led by Amy Willis, Extension Agent and

Volunteer Coaches - Sue Benson, Kristi Miller and Tim Miller.

Junior Genesis Compound – 2nd Tasman Takayama, 3rd JT Hailey, 6th Landon Lee, 8th Caleb Vaughn, 11th David Benefield, 13th Evalyn Bennett, 14th Samantha Benson, 22nd Stella Phelps, 24th Cameron Baker, 29th Sean Rathan, 32nd Logan Gibby, 33rd Summer Yun, 35th Kendall Manning, 42nd Keegan Headden, 46th Noah Sapp, 47th Jacob Harper, 48th Ian Gilbert, 51st Abigail Mathis, 52nd Sarah Brooke Richardson, 57th Brogan Vongkasemsiri

Junior High Genesis Compound - 2nd Kyle Benson, 4th Dylem Vaughn, 5th Bailey Miller, 10th Grace Miller, 13th Gwendolyn Vongkasemsiri, 14th Carson Gran, 41st Julia Dahan, 45th Magdelena Vongkasemsiri

Senior High Genesis Compound - 2nd Caleb Sullivan, 5th Jessika Benson, 7th Jason Benson, 9th Isabella Serrano, 28th Kody Gran

Senior High Recurve – 6th - Noah Shoebottom Senior High Open – 30th Van Anderson