4-H Youth Development

Head - Heart - Hands - Health

4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. “Learning by doing” through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills.

Youth participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.

  • 4-H is a unique educational program for students in elementary through high school. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their skills and talents to the fullest. As 4-H’ers, youth actively participate in activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is open to everyone. Each county has exciting and fun programs! Some of the programs offered in Hancock County include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Consumer Decision Making Judging Team
    • Life Skills Judging Team
    • Forestry Judging Team
    • Meat Judging Team
    • Livestock Judging Team
    • Horse Judging
    • Wildlife Judging Team
    • Land/Soil Judging Team
    • Shooting Sports
    • Honor Club
    • Project Books/Portfolios
    • 4-H Camps
    • On My Own Financial Literacy Program

Contact us to find out about the 4-H programs and clubs offered in your community.

Contact Information
Jason Brian Lawson
Phone: 423-733-2526
Email: jasblaws@utk.edu