Smith County 4-H hosted its third annual livestock clinic on Friday, June 11, 2021. We had 28 participants from Smith, Trousdale, Overton, DeKalb, and Clay County. Participants ranged from seasoned exhibitors to 4-H members just trying a new skill. Each participant was able to gain hands-on experience with their animal while furthering their showmanship skills. Participants also brushed up on skillathon and learned about fitting, grooming, and selecting their show animal. At the conclusion of the clinic, participants were able to put what they had learned to the test by competing in a showmanship class.
We are extremely proud of these 4-H’ers for the time and commitment that they put into their livestock projects. We are excited to follow their show career this year as they move on to show at the regional and state level.
From L to R- Josie Turner, Gabe Harville, and Courtney Dickens
The 4-H’ers would like to thank Smith Farmers CO-OP for sponsoring the delicious meal for this event. We also appreciate Logan Hickerson, Bonnie Holman, and Melinda Perkins who donated their time and expertise as clinicians and Terra Davis who served as our Showmanship Judge. The encouragement and assistance from all of these supporters is tremendously appreciated by the 4-H program!
For further information relating to any of the many 4-H activities, events and projects, please contact Katie Martin in the Smith County office of the University of Tennessee Extension at 735-2900.
The 4-H Youth Development Program delivers programs through cooperative efforts of the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades 4-12, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
