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> 4-H Camp Fun!
Carter County 4-H members enjoy Junior and Junior High 4-H Camps! (7/14/2009)
> Appachian Fair Entry Forms Due July 25!
Appalachian Fair entry forms are due to the fair by July 25. (7/13/2009)
> 4-H Judging Teams!
Carter County 4-H members are encouraged to participate on fall 4-H Judging Teams. Members in grades 7 - 12 (and sometimes 6th grade and 2009 graduates) are eligible to partipate on judging teams. (7/7/2009)
> 4-H Wildlife Judging Team Places 7th in State
The Carter County 4-H Wildlife Judging Team placed 7th in state competition. (7/6/2009)
> Carter County 4-H Demonstration Day
Carter County 4-H Demonstration Day results announced. (6/30/2009)
> 4-H Academic Conference
Five Carter County 4-H members attend Tennessee Junior High 4-H Academic Conference. (6/29/2009)
> 4-H Bread Baking & Clover Collection Contests
Results from the Carter County 4-H Bread Baking & Clover Collection Contests. (6/5/2009)
> 4-H Camp - Spaces Still Available
Carter County still has spaces available for both Junior and Junior High 4-H Camps. (6/1/2009)
> 4-H Clubs of the Year Announced!
Carter County 4-H Clubs of the Year announced. (5/29/2009)
> Sub-Regional 4-H Achievement Day
Carter County results from the sub-regional achievement day. (5/29/2009)
> 4-H Clover Bowl Results
Carter County 4-H results in the Eastern Region 4-H Clover Bowl contest. (5/20/2009)
> 4-H Fun! 4-H Camp!
Summer 4-H Camp for 4th - 8th grade Carter County students. (5/20/2009)
> 4-H Camp Fun!
4th - 8th grade students may sign up for junior or junior high 4-H camps. (4/13/2009)
> 4-H Members Attend Tennessee 4-H Congress
Seven Carter County 4-H members and one volunteer leader attended the 2009 Tennessee 4-H Congress in Nashville, TN. (4/7/2009)
> Junior High 4-H Academic Conference
Junior High 4-H Academic Conference will be June 9 - 12, 2009. Carter County applications are due by April 8, 2009. (3/25/2009)
> 4-H Fashion & Design Conference
4-H Fashion & Design Conference will be held June 2 - 4, 2009. Sixth through 12th grade Carter County 4-H'ers are eligible to attend. (3/19/2009)
> 4-H Electric Camp
4-H Electric Camp will be held June 23 - 26, 2009. Sixth - 7th grader Carter County 4-H'ers are eligbile to attend. (3/19/2009)
> 4-H Public Speaking - Sub Regional Results
Carter County 4-H Public Speaking results from the sub regional contest. (3/3/2009)
> Eastern Region 4-H Public Speaking Results
The Eastern Region 4-H Public Speaking contest results for Carter County 4-H participants. (2/23/2009)
> Carter County 4-H Members Selected for Appalachian Fair Youth Board
Five Carter County 4-H members have been selected to serve on the 2009 Appalachian Fair Youth Advisory Board. (2/9/2009)
> Carter County 4-H Poster Winners Announced
The 2008-09 Carter County 4-H Poster winners are announced. (1/26/2009)
> Carter County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Results
Results from the 2008-09 Carter County 4-H Public Speaking contest. (1/23/2009)
> Tennessee 4-H Congress Delegates Sought
Applicants are being sought for Tennessee 4-H Congress. 9th - 10th grade 4-H members are eligible to attend 4-H Congress. Essay applications are due to the Carter County 4-H Office by Friday, January 30. (1/7/2009)
> Carter County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Scheduled
Carter County 4-H Public Speaking Contest is scheduled for January 22, 2009. (1/6/2009)
> 4-H Land Judging Results
Carter County 4-H results from the 2008 Eastern Region 4-H Land Judging contest. (10/16/2008)
> 4-H Teams Compete at State!
Carter County 4-H Plant & Seed ID and Forestry judging teams compete at the State Contest. (10/13/2008)
> 4-H Teams Compete at Eastern Region Contests
Carter County 4-H Forestry and Meat ID judging teams compete at Eastern Region competition. (9/8/2008)
> Tennessee Team Places Ninth at National 4-H Forestry Invitational
Tennessee's 4-H Forestry judging team places ninth at National Competition. (7/30/2008)
> Logan Tipton Wins 4-H Scholarship
Logan Tipton was awarded the Farm Credit Services of Mid America Scholarship. (7/30/2008)
> 4-H Vol State Winners
David Barlow and Logan Tipton received the 4-H Vol State Award. (7/30/2008)
> Appalachian Fair Catalogs Available
Appalachian Fair Catalogs for Youth and Farm & Home are available at the UT / Carter County Extension Office, 824 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643. (7/15/2008)
> 4-H Members Attend 4-H Wildlife Conference
Six Carter County 4-H members and one teen conference assistant attend Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Conference. (6/26/2008)
> Sub-Regional 4-H Achievement Day
Carter County 4-H results from the Upper Eight sub-regional 4-H Achievement Day. (6/9/2008)
> 4-H Clubs of the Year Announced
The 2007 - 2008 Carter County 4-H Clubs of the Year are announced. (6/9/2008)
> Carter County 4-H'ers Compete in State Shoot
Carter County 4-H members compete in State 4-H Shoot. (5/23/2008)
> Regional 4-H Wildlife Judging Team Results
Carter County results of the Eastern Region 4-H Wildlife Judging team contests. (5/20/2008)
> Carter County 4-H Demonstration Day Results
Results from the annual Carter County 4-H Demonstration Day contest. (5/16/2008)
> 4-H Camp Fun!
Junior 4-H Camp is June 16 - 20, 2008
Junior High 4-H Camp is July 14 - 18, 2008

(4/7/2008)
> 4-H Members Attend Tennessee 4-H Congress
Four Carter County 4-H members attended Tennessee 4-H Congress on March 30 - April 2. (4/7/2008)
> Tennessee 4-h Wildlife Conference Applications Accepted
Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Conference will be held June 2 - 6, 2008 at the Buford Ellington 4-H Center in Milan, TN. Camp reservations and scholarship applications will be accepted until April 18. (3/18/2008)
> 4-H Fashion & Design Conference
4-H Fashion & Design Conference will be held June 3 - 5, 2008. 6th - 12th grade students are eligible to attend. The conference will be held in Pigeon Forge, TN and will cost $80.00. (3/13/2008)
> Carter County 4-H'ers Compete at Public Speaking Contest
Carter County 4-H members compete at the sub-regional 4-H Public Speaking contest. (2/26/2008)
> 4-H Electric Camp
4-H Electric Camp (2/21/2008)
> Junior High 4-H Academic Conference
Junior High 4-H Academic Conference will be held June 10 - 13, 2008 at UT - Knoxville. 6th - 8th graders are eligible to apply to attend. Applications are due by Monday, April 10, 2008. (2/5/2008)
> 4-H Congress Delegates Sought
9th - 10th grade Carter County students are eligible to apply to attend Tennessee 4-H Congress. (1/25/2008)
> Carter County 4-H Public Speaking Results
Carter County 4-H Public Speaking results are announced. (12/18/2007)
> 4-H Members Assist with Christmas Parade
Carter County 4-H Members Assist with the Elizabethton / Carter County Christmas Parade.
(12/4/2007)
> State 4-H Champions!
The Carter County 4-H Forestry Judging team was recognized as state champions. The 4-H Consumer Decision Making judging team won 9th place state honors. (10/17/2007)
> 4-H Members Excel at Regional Contests
Carter County 4-H members excel at the Eastern Region 4-H Forestry and Meat Identification Judging team contests. (9/12/2007)
> 4-H Members Donate to Shepherd's Inn
Carter County 4-H Honor Club members donate blankets and teddy bears to Shepherd's Inn Domestic Violence Shelter. (9/7/2007)
> Carter County 4-H Honor Club Officers Elected
The 2007 - 2008 Carter County 4-H Honor Club Officers have been elected. (8/9/2007)
> State 4-H Winners!
David Barlow and Logan Tipton were state 4-H project winners at Tennessee 4-H Roundup at UT Knoxville. (8/8/2007)
> 4-H Service-Learning Activity
Nineteen 4-H members from Carter and Sullivan Counties met to conduct a service-learning activity. (7/27/2007)
> Carter County 4-H Members Attend Wildlife Conference
Six Carter County 4-H members attended the 4-H Wildlife Conference and Shooting Sports Camp in Milan, Tennessee. (7/17/2007)
> Fun at 4-H Camps
Carter County 4-H members attend junior and junior high 4-H camp this summer. (7/17/2007)
> 4-H Wildlife Judging Team Places 9th in State
The Carter County 4-H Wildlife Judging Team placed ninth in state-wide competition. (7/10/2007)
> Local 4-H'ers Attend 4-H Electric Camp
Two Carter County 4-H members and a teen leader attend Tennessee 4-H Electric Camp on June 26 - 29. (7/9/2007)
> Teams Compete in Eastern Region 4-H Clover Bowl Contest
Two Carter County 4-H teams competed in the Eastern Region 4-H Clover Bowl competition. (7/6/2007)
> Tractor and ATV Safety Field Day
There will be a Tractor and ATV Safety Field Day on Saturday, July 14, 2007. (7/6/2007)
> Appalachian Fair Catalogs Available
Appalachian Fair catalogs are available at the UT / Carter County Extension Office. (7/3/2007)
> 4-H Meat Identification Team Places 8th in State
The Carter County 4-H Meat ID judging team placed 8th in state competition. (6/27/2007)
> Local 4-H Members to Attend 4-H Academic Conference
Two Carter County 4-H members have been selected to attend Tennessee Junior High 4-H Academic Conference. (6/1/2007)
> Carter County 4-H Demonstration Day Results
Carter County 4-H Demonstration Day was held May 9. Winners were selected in project and grade levels. (5/16/2007)
> Carter County 4-H Poster Winners Announced
Carter County 4-H announces the 2007 4-H Poster Art contest winners. (5/16/2007)
> 4-H Camp Registration Deadlines
Deadlines for 4-H Camp Registration (5/7/2007)
> 4-H Camp Fun!
This article contains information about both Junior and Junior High 4-H Camps. Students in grades 4 - 8 are eligible to attend 4-H camp this summer. (4/10/2007)
> 4-H Fashion & Design Conference
4-H Fashion & Design Conference will be June 5 - 7, 2007 in Gatlinburg, TN.
(3/14/2007)
> Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Conference Applications Accepted
Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Conference will be held June 4 - 8 at the Buford Ellington 4-H Center in Milan, TN. (3/5/2007)
> Caleb Smith Wins Eastern Region 4-H Public Speaking
Caleb Smith was recognized as the Eastern Region 4-H Public Speaking winner in the 11th grade division. (3/5/2007)
> Sub-Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest Held
The sub region 4-H Public Speaking contest was held February 26, 2007. (2/27/2007)
> Tennessee 4-H Congress Applications Accepted
Ninth and tenth grade Carter County 4-H members wishing to apply for Tennessee 4-H Congress should have their essay to the UT / Carter County Extension Office by Feb. 5. (1/29/2007)
> Carter County 4-H Public Speaking Results
This article contains the results of the Carter County 4-H Public Speaking contest. (1/22/2007)
> 4-H Members Assist with Christmas Parade
Seven 4-H members assisted with the annual Elizabethton / Carter County Christmas parade. (12/15/2006)
> Junior High 4-H Continuing Service Awards Announced
The 2006 Junior High 4-H Continuing Service Award winners are announced. (12/15/2006)
> 4-H Plant & Seed Identification Judging Teams Place 2nd and 3rd at State Contest
The Carter County 4-H Plant & Seed ID judging teams placed second and third at the state contest. (10/20/2006)
> 4-H Forestry Judging Teams Compete at State Contest
Results from the state 4-H Forestry judging contest. (10/20/2006)
> 4-H Forestry Judging Teams Place at Regional Contest
Three 4-H Forestry judging teams place in the top five teams at the Eastern Region judging contest. (9/11/2006)
> 4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Team Places Seventh at Regional Contest
The 4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Team placed seventh at the Eastern Region judging contest. (9/11/2006)
> 4-H Meat ID Judging Team Places Third at Regional Contest
The Carter County 4-H Meat Identification Judging Team placed third at the Eastern Region judging contest. (9/11/2006)
> Logan Tipton Wins State 4-H Award
Logan Tipton was recognized as a state winner in the 4-H Horticulture / Garden project.

(8/1/2006)
> 4-H Meat ID Team Places 7th at State
The Carter County 4-H Meat Identification Judging team placed seventh at the state contest.
(6/13/2006)
> Food Safety
Ask Beth articles are featured in the Sunday edition of the Elizabethton Star. (5/30/2006)
> Walk Across Tennessee
Ask Beth Articles are featured in the Sunday edition of the Elizabethton Star. (5/30/2006)
> Logan Tipton Elected All-Star Scout
Logan Tipton was elected the 2006 Eastern Region All-Star scout. (4/10/2006)
> 4-H Camp Applications Accepted
Applications are being accepted for junior and junior high 4-H camps. Junior Camp (grades 4 - 6) will be June 26 - 30 and Junior High Camp (grades 7 - 8) will be May 30 - June 2. Contact the Carter County / UT Extension Office at 423 542-1818. (3/24/2006)
> 4-H Electric Camp Applications Accepted
Applications for 4-H Electric Camp will be accepted until April 27, 2006. 4-H members in grades 6 - 7 are eligible to attend 4-H Electric Camp on June 27 - 30 at UT Knoxville. Cost is $125. (3/21/2006)
> Sub Region 4-H Public Speaking Results
Results of the sub-region 4-H public speaking contest. (3/7/2006)
> Estate Planning Seminar
An estate planning seminar has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2006. (3/7/2006)
> Estate Planning Seminar Planned
An estate planning seminar is planned for Tuesday, March 28. (3/7/2006)
> Caleb Smith Wins Second Place at Regional 4-H Public Speaking
Caleb Smith wins second place at the Eastern Region 4-H Pubic Speaking competition.
(2/7/2006)
> Junior High 4-H Academic Conference Applications Accepted
Sixth - eighth grade 4-H members interested in Junior High 4-H Academic Conferce should submit applications by April 5, 2006. Applications and information are available at the UT Extension Office - Carter County. (2/6/2006)
> Environmental Summer Camp
4th - 6th graders can participate in Environmental Summer Camp July 17 - 21, 2006. (1/25/2006)
> Ask Beth
What are the health benefits of eating oatmeal? (1/20/2006)
> Ask Beth
What is credit? (1/20/2006)
> Tennessee 4-H Congress Applications Accepted
Ninth and tenth grade 4-H members may apply to attend Tennessee 4-H Congress. (1/18/2006)
> County 4-H Public Speaking Results
Results from the Carter County 4-H Public Speaking contest. (1/13/2006)
> Appalachian Fair Youth Board Selected
Six Carter County students have been selected to serve on the Appalachian Fair Youth Board. (1/6/2006)
> 4-H Land Judging Competition Held
Results for Carter County 4-H teams at the Eastern Region 4-H Land judging contest.
(10/21/2005)
> State 4-H Judging Competition Results
This includes the results from the state 4-H Plant & Seed Identification and 4-H Forestry judging contests. (10/19/2005)
> 4-H Judging Teams Excel at Eastern Region Contest
Results of the 4-H Forestry and Meat Identification Judging Team competition held September 10, 2005. (9/12/2005)
> 4-H Members Bake Biscuits at Appalachian Fair
4-H members demonstrate biscuit baking at Appalachian Fair. (8/31/2005)
> Tennessee 4-H Team Places Seventh in Nation
The Tennessee 4-H Forestry Judging Team placed seventh at the National 4-H Forestry Invitational in West Virginia. (8/19/2005)
> 4-H Appalachian Fair Entry Forms Due
Entry forms for 4-H exhibits at the Appalachian Fair are due by July 25. (7/15/2005)
> State Champions - 4-H Forestry Judging
The Carter County 4-H Forestry judging team was named as state champion! (7/1/2005)
> 4-H Meats Team Places Fifth at State
The Carter County 4-H Meat Identification judging team places fifth at state competition. (6/18/2005)
> Spaces Available For Junior 4-H Camp
4-H camp spaces are still available for students just completing 4th - 6th grades. (5/26/2005)
> Regional 4-H Forestry Judging Results
Results of the Eastern Region 4-H Forestry judging team competition. (5/26/2005)
> Eastern Region 4-H Public Speaking Results
Results of the Eastern Region 4-H Public Speaking Contest. (3/31/2005)
> Operation: Military Kids and 4-H Camp
Students with parents deployed with the military may apply for 4-H camp scholarships. (3/29/2005)
> 4-H Electric Camp Applications Accepted
Applications and deposits are being accepted for 4-H Electric Camp to be held June 28 - July 1, 2005. Current 6th - 7th grade 4-H members are eligible to attend 4-H Electric Camp.


(3/1/2005)
> County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Held
The county 4-H public speaking contest participants and results. (2/11/2005)
> Girl Talk Classes to be Held
Girl Talk classes for moms and their 9 - 12 year old daughters will be held in January and February.


(1/12/2005)
> 4-H Judging Teams Excel at District Competitions
Judging team results from the Appalachian Fair and the Tennessee Valley Fair. (10/28/2004)
> 4-H Biscuit Baking Demonstration
Carter County 4-H members present biscuit baking demonstrations at the Appalachian Fair. (10/28/2004)
> Carter County 4-H Members Take Top Awards At Appalachian Fair
Lucas Tipton, Logan Tipton and Caleb Smith are among top five exhibitors at the Appalachian Fair. (10/28/2004)
> Guinn and Christman Newest 4-H Honor Club Members
Margo Guinn and Dane Christman have been accepted into the Tennessee 4-H Honor Club. (10/28/2004)
> Jonathan Simerly - Newest 4-H Honor Club Member
Jonathan Simerly has been accepted into the Tennessee 4-H Honor Club. (10/28/2004)
> Logan Tipton Designs Carter County 4-H T-Shirt
Logan Tipton designs the Carter County 4-H t-shirt. (10/28/2004)
> 4-H Plant & Seed Identification Judging Team Wins 5th in State
The Carter County 4-H Plant & Seed Identification judging team won fifth place in state competition. (10/28/2004)
> District 4-H Land Judging Held
Carter County 4-H judging teams compete in the Smoky Mountain District 4-H Land judging competition. (10/28/2004)
> Three New 4-H Honor Club Members
Three new Carter County 4-H Honor Club members named. (10/28/2004)
> 4-H Members Win District Contests
Caleb Smith and Paige Renfro win Smoky Mountain District 4-H Public Speaking and Poster contests. (2/20/2004)
> Girl Talk Classes
Girl Talk Classes to be held in March for Moms and their 9 - 12 year old daughters. (1/27/2004)
> Logan Tipton, Newest 4-H Honor Club Member
Logan Tipton is Carter County's newest 4-H Honor Club member.

(1/14/2004)
> 4-H Poster Contest Held in January 2004
The 4-H Poster Contest will be held in January 2004. 5th - 6th graders may enter in their local 4-H clubs and all other 4-H members may bring their completed posters to the UT Extension Office. (11/12/2003)
> 4-H Public Speaking Information
November is the month for 4-H Public Speaking in the local clubs. (10/21/2003)
> 4-H Judging Teams Compete at Tennessee Valley Fair
4-H judging teams compete in district competition at the Tennessee Valley Fair. (9/12/2003)
> 4-H Judging Teams Excel at Appalachian Fair
4-H judging teams excel at district competition held at the Appalachian Fair. (9/12/2003)
> 4-H Forestry Teams Compete at State
4-H forestry judging team competes at the state contest. (9/3/2003)
> 4-H - Ashley Muncey Accepted Into 4-H Honor Club
Ashley Muncey has been accepted into the Tennessee 4-H Honor Club. (9/3/2003)
> 4-H Honor Club Members - Caleb Smith and Melissa Campbell
Caleb Smith and Melissa Campbell are Carter County's two newest 4-H Honor Club members. (9/3/2003)
> Logan Tipton Top 4-H Blue Ribbon Winner at Appalachian Fair
Logan Tipton wins the most blue ribbons in the 4-H Building at the Appalachian Fair. (9/3/2003)
> 4-H Clubs of the Year
4-H Clubs of the Year announced. (9/2/2003)
> 4-H Members Attend State Congress
Seven Carter County 4-H members attend Tennessee 4-H Congress. (7/15/2003)
> 4-H Academic Conference
Caleb Smith and Logan Tipton have been selected to attend Tennessee Junior High 4-H Academic Conference in June. (5/20/2003)
> 4-H Demonstration Day
The Annual Carter County 4-H Demonstration Day was held May 13. (5/14/2003)
> Care of Hardwood Floors
Keeping your hardwood floors looking like new. (9/16/2002)
> Safe Cooking Fact Sheet
Foods are properly cooked when they are heated for a long enough time and high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria. (9/16/2002)
> Dramatic Decline in Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness is serious business. (9/16/2002)
> Baking with Blueberries
Baking with blueberries can sometimes cause a strange color. (9/16/2002)
> Poison Ivy on Clothes
How should I treat clothes that have had contact with poison ivy? (9/16/2002)
> Prevening Mold and Mildew
Tips for keeping mold and mildew at bay during the summertime. (8/6/2002)
> Safe Way to Can Green Beans
Information on the safe way to can green beens. (8/6/2002)
> Frost Causes Severe Damage
Freezing temperatures cause millions of dollars in damage. (7/17/2002)

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