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UT/Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter 4215 Long Lane, Suite 200 Franklin, TN 37064 615-790-5721
4-H Agent Chelsey McMahon and husband Kyle take care of the newborns. A total of seventeen piglets were born. The piglets are just one of the attractions in the Children’s Barnyard.
Piglets arrive in time for Opening Night
UT Extension at the Williamson County Fair
Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter
Horticulture
WCMGA Fair booth and volunteers. Ann Duncan as the Bee lady.
Horticulture Agent Amy Dismukes judged the vegetable competition.
Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter
4-H Events at the Fair
4-H baked good entries were judged the first Saturday morning, in preparation for the auction that evening. The annual 4-H Cake and Pie Auction was a tremendous success this year. We are so fortunate to have such great support for our 4-H programs.
Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter
4-H Events at the Fair
4-H entries also showcased canning, photography, and crafts. In the Lego competition (pictured below), one 4-H member created a replica of the 4-H extension office, agents, and support staff.
Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter
The 4-H Chick Chain Show and Sale was also a great success. 4-H’ers raised pullets and brought five to the fair for the show and auction. Proceeds will fund the program for the following year. 4-H Agents Larry Darnell and Chelsey McMahon oversee this project. Grand champion for 2016 was Kelcy Nichols, at right.
4-H Events at the Fair
4-H Agent Mary Beth Antunes coordinated another successful Fun with Fashion and Clover Collection show this year.
Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter
4-H Animal Projects Livestock Expo
County Director Matt Horsman and all the extension agents work together to coordinate this important 4-H event.
Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter
Children’s Barnyard
Each year 4-H Agent Brenda Clarkson and her team of 4-H volunteers organize the barnyard. Both children and adults enjoy this attraction.
Williamson County Extension — August Newsletter
Family and Consumer Science Info
Family and Consumer Education members throughout the county got in the Mardi Gras spirit . Under the direction of Agent Patsy Watkins, volunteers decorated and manned the fce recruitment booth at the fair.
