More than 40 performance-tested junior bulls will be sold at the University of Tennessee Junior Bull Test Sale on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The sale takes place at noon CST at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. All bulls in the sale have undergone DNA testing and have Genomic Enhanced EPDs. This information can improve the accuracy of genetic predictions, ...

Sevier County 4-H announces the 10th Annual Erica Manning 4-H Camp Memorial Scholarship Fund. Erica was tragically killed in an automobile accident on December 30, 2005 at the age of 21. Each year the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club, local businesses and several local individuals provide donations for scholarships for individual 4-H members to assist them in attending 4-H Camp. These ...

It’s time for 4-H’ers to get out the apron and warm up the oven for the annual 4-H Baking Contest, which will be held at 4-H Club meetings in March. The Baking Contest has been a traditional favorite over the years. This year, 4-H members will make different types of cookies depending on their grade level. Specific categories are listed ...

“The research results are in,” says Dr. Dena Wise, Professor and Extension Specialist with UT Extension, “and it’s clear that the best way to save is to make savings automatic.” That’s why America Saves, and other organizations that promote saving, are focusing on making savings automatic during America Saves Week 2016. “Many people have automatic retirement savings through a 401(k) ...

As the calendar turns a new year, cattle producers need to consider how to help their herds weather the winter. Dr. Marc Caldwell, a Field Service Veterinarian with the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center, responds to some common questions about best practices for winter herd management. Do cows nutritional needs differ in the colder months? Dr. Caldwell: Cold weather ...

Sevier County 4-H Poster Winners for 2015-2016 have been named, with over 2,230 posters entered in this years poster contest. Winners were named in four award categories. The Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club and the Glenda M Johnson Sevier County 4-H Endowment Fund sponsor the awards. The top nine winners will receive $25. Twenty-fiver dollar winners are: Ava Campbell, Boyds Creek; ...

As part of America Saves Week, February 22-27, a Piggy Bank Pageant is coming to town. Children in grades Pre-K to 12th grade are encouraged to create a winning “piggy bank” for this event. UT Extension, Tennessee State Bank, Keep Sevier Beautiful, and the King Family Public Library are partnering to sponsor this project. Dr. Wise, Financial Specialist with UT ...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Fraud.org is reminding consumers—particularly those using online dating websites—to be on the lookout for scam artists running the romance scam. Online dating websites typically see a surge in sign-ups between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re trying out online dating for the first time or just want to brush up on your romance scam ...

It is time for 4th grade 4-H Club members to enter their best cornbread recipe in the National Cornbread Cook-Off Competition. It is exciting when a child successfully manages to prepare a simple dish. Cooking helps youth develop self-confidence and skills. It requires hands on use of math concepts, planning, thinking and management. It also requires youth to be attentive ...

An App for helping parents on the topic of bullying? Yes, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has developed FREE apps on some tough topics. These apps have resources that can help address some of the toughest mental health and substance use challenges, including suicide prevention, bullying prevention, behavioral health following a disaster, and underage drinking prevention. The ...