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Our 4-H Grill Masters team was on fire this past month at the Eastern Region 4-H Grill Masters Competition! This team ha...
09/04/2026

Our 4-H Grill Masters team was on fire this past month at the Eastern Region 4-H Grill Masters Competition!
This team had practiced weekly in preparation for this contest where they got to showcase everything they learned this summer to a panel of judges.
Through this project, members got to learn about food safety, proper cooking temperatures, and how to prepare and cook beef, pork, lamb, and chicken on a charcoal grill.
We are so proud of how well everyone did and cannot wait for next year!

If you are interested in joining this team next year, go ahead and email [email protected] to be added to the email list for 2027!

Want to Farm? Check out The Farming Where You Live webinars. Register: tiny.utk.edu/FWYLTennessee landowners interested...
09/04/2026

Want to Farm? Check out The Farming Where You Live webinars. Register: tiny.utk.edu/FWYL
Tennessee landowners interested in learning more about generating farm income on property they already own or live on are encouraged to attend any of the five upcoming educational webinars from CPA to be held via Zoom beginning in September.

The Farming Where You Live webinars will cover a variety of educational topics relevant to Tennessee landowners. The program especially targets small-acreage landowners, beginning farmers, and timber or forest landowners in Tennessee. However, all interested individuals are encouraged to attend.

Detailed information on the Farming Where You Live webinar series, including a list of session topics and speakers, is available online at tiny.utk.edu/CPAEvents.

Knowing that many of our Tennessee landowners are seeking opportunities to generate farm income on property they already own, the purpose of this webinar series is to provide free educational sessions that will help generate new insight or ideas into utilizing existing farm or forest land to its fullest potential.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Session Title TBA – Dr. Kim Morgan, UT Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Thursday, September 17, 2026 – “Where Do Vegetables Fit Into Your Production Plan?” – Dr. Annette Wszelaki, UT Department of Plant Science

Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Session Title TBA – Dr. Annie Vogel, UT Department of Plant Science

Thursday, October 1, 2026 – “Agroforestry 101” – Dr. Stephen Peairs, UT School of Natural Resources

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – “Forest Landowner 101” – Chris Graves, UT School of Natural Resources

Sessions are free to attend, but preregistration is required. Interested individuals may register for the Farming Where You Live webinar series online at tiny.utk.edu/FWYL. Note that a valid email address is required to register for the program.

For additional information regarding registration or webinar sessions, contact Alaina Boyd at the UT Center for Profitable Agriculture at [email protected].

🐔 Livestock Learning Series Reminder! 🐔Our first Livestock Learning class is just ONE WEEK away! 🎉Join us for Poultry Pa...
09/03/2026

🐔 Livestock Learning Series Reminder! 🐔

Our first Livestock Learning class is just ONE WEEK away! 🎉

Join us for Poultry Palooza on September 10 as we kick off our new hands-on series all about the basics of livestock. This session will focus on poultry and is a great opportunity to learn new skills, ask questions, and get started with livestock projects! 🐔

📅 September 10
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Washington County Extension Office
206 W Main St., Jonesborough, TN

The Livestock Learning Series is open to Washington County youth in 4th–12th grade. Each class focuses on a different livestock species, and you can attend one, several, or all of them—no previous experience required!

Come ready to learn, get hands-on, and have some fun! 🐔🐄🐐🐖🐑

📧 Questions? Contact Makayla at [email protected]

🍀🐾 Do you love animals? Join us for our newest project area, the Veterinary Science Learning Series! 🐾🍀This is open for ...
08/27/2026

🍀🐾 Do you love animals? Join us for our newest project area, the Veterinary Science Learning Series! 🐾🍀

This is open for all 4th–12th grade youth in Washington County!

This hands-on series will give youth the chance to:
🔬 Learn about veterinary science through hands-on activities
🐾 Explore different careers in the veterinary science industry
🏥 Go behind the scenes with local veterinary businesses
💡 Discover what it’s really like to work in the animal health field!

📍Join us for our first meeting at Washington County Extension Office on September 17th from 5:30-6:30pm
206 W. Main St., Jonesborough

Some meetings will include site visits to local businesses, giving participants an inside look at the many opportunities available in veterinary science!

💚 The best part is this entire series is FREE! Come join us as we step deeper into expanding our knowledge in the veterinary science industry!

📩 For more information or to pre-register, contact Laura Garland at [email protected].

🍀🎯 Washington County 4-H Shooting Sports registration is now OPEN! 🎯🍀The Washington County 4-H Shooting Sports Team is n...
08/25/2026

🍀🎯 Washington County 4-H Shooting Sports registration is now OPEN! 🎯🍀

The Washington County 4-H Shooting Sports Team is now accepting new members! This program is open to 4th–12th grade students in Washington County who are interested in participating in BB or Archery.
- Whether you’re experienced or brand new to the sport, all skill levels are welcome!

📆 Practices begin the first week of September!
Archery: Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
BB: Thursdays at 5:30 PM

Practices will be approximately 1½ hours, and parents/guardians are required to remain on-site for the entire practice.

💲 Registration Fee: $30 for the fall season
This helps cover the cost of equipment, targets, and other practice supplies.

🚨Adults volunteers, there is space for you too!
There are opportunities for adults to become trained, certified shooting sports coaches and help support our teams at zero cost. No prior coaching experience is required and you can choose your own schedule. If this is something that interests you, please reach out!

Interested in joining or want to learn more?
Contact Laura Garland at [email protected] or call the Washington County Extension Office at 423-753-1680.

🎨✨ Fair Fun Factory was a huge success! ✨🎨Over the course of our two-day camp, 8 talented Washington County 4-H members ...
08/17/2026

🎨✨ Fair Fun Factory was a huge success! ✨🎨

Over the course of our two-day camp, 8 talented Washington County 4-H members created more than 90 fair entries to showcase their creativity and hard work!

From colorful tie-dye bags and beaded bracelets to suncatchers, bird feeders, decorated flower pots, drawings, handmade cards, ornaments, and so much more, our campers stayed busy creating projects they're proud to exhibit.

🍀 Be sure to stop by the 4-H Building at the fair and check out their amazing work!

We are so proud of these young artists and makers and can't wait for everyone to see what they accomplished. Be sure to cheer them on during your visit to the fair! 💚🎡

🧵🪡 Volunteers Needed! 🪡🧵We need volunteers to help grow our sewing program so we can welcome more students into each cla...
08/14/2026

🧵🪡 Volunteers Needed! 🪡🧵

We need volunteers to help grow our sewing program so we can welcome more students into each class!

Questions?
Contact Sarah Ballance at 📞423.753.1680 or 📩[email protected]

🌳🦌🐾 Get Outside with Nature Know-How! 🐾🦌🌳Calling all Washington County youth in 4th–12th grade! Join us for Nature Know-...
08/14/2026

🌳🦌🐾 Get Outside with Nature Know-How! 🐾🦌🌳

Calling all Washington County youth in 4th–12th grade! Join us for Nature Know-How, a fun, hands-on series exploring the great outdoors. Each session focuses on a different outdoor recreation topic, from wildlife identification and animal tracking to forestry and outdoor skills.

🌲 2026–2027 Class Schedule:
🌳 October 8 – Trees of Tennessee
🦌 December 10 – Wildlife Wonders
🐾 February 11 – Tracking Tactics
🧭 April 8 – Survival Skills

🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Washington County Extension Office
206 W Main St., Jonesborough, TN 37659

Each class is a stand-alone experience, so come to one, a few, or all four! No previous experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a love for the outdoors. 🌿

📧 Questions? Contact Makayla at [email protected]

🐄🐑🐐🐖🐔 NEW! Livestock Learning Series! 🐔🐖🐐🐑🐄Interested in livestock but not sure where to start? Or want to build your kn...
08/12/2026

🐄🐑🐐🐖🐔 NEW! Livestock Learning Series! 🐔🐖🐐🐑🐄

Interested in livestock but not sure where to start? Or want to build your knowledge and skills? Join us for our Livestock Learning Series!

These fun, hands-on classes are designed for Washington County youth in 4th–12th grade, with each session focusing on a different livestock species. Each class is a stand-alone session, so you can attend one, a few, or all of them! No previous livestock experience is required.

📅 2026–2027 Class Schedule:
🐔 September 21 – Poultry Palooza
🐄 November 16 – Cattle Corner
🐐 January 18 – Goat Guide
🐖 March 15 – Pig Party
🐑 May 17 – Sheep Savvy

🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Washington County Extension Office
206 W Main St., Jonesborough, TN

Come learn the basics of livestock care, management, and more in a fun, hands-on environment!

📧 Questions? Contact Makayla at [email protected]

🐔 Support Local 4-H Youth at the Tri-County Chicken Sale! 🐔Come out and support hardworking 4-H members from Washington,...
08/11/2026

🐔 Support Local 4-H Youth at the Tri-County Chicken Sale! 🐔

Come out and support hardworking 4-H members from Washington, Unicoi, and Sullivan Counties at the Tri-County Chicken Sale! These youth have spent months raising and caring for their birds while learning valuable skills in entrepreneurship, responsibility, and record keeping.

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 WJ Auction Company
🕘 Show begins at 9:00 AM
🔨 Sale begins at 10:00 AM

Whether you're looking to add laying hens to your flock or simply want to support local youth, we'd love to see you there! The birds are already at laying age, and 100% of the sale proceeds go directly to the 4-H members who raised them.

Address

206 W Main Street
Jonesborough, TN
37659

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14237531680

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