4-H Know-How
What do the four H’s in 4-H stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
What is the county seat of Johnson County, Tennessee?
Mountain City.
What organization provides educational opportunities for Tennessee 4-H members through the University of Tennessee?
University of Tennessee Extension.
What type of competition gives 4-H members a chance to demonstrate their speaking skills?
A public speaking contest.
What is Tennessee's state nickname?
The Volunteer State.
What are the official colors of 4-H?
Green and White
What do the three stars on the Tennessee state flag represent?
East,Middle,West TN
What is the 4-H pledge's final commitment?
My Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
What do 4-H members often prepare when entering a livestock show?
Their animals, including feeding, grooming, health care, and showmanship practice.
What is the best college in TN?
UTK. GO VOLS
What is the 4-H motto?
To Make the Best Better.
What state borders Tennessee to the north?
Kentucky and Virginia.
What is the name of the statewide university system that partners with Tennessee 4-H through its land-grant mission?
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA).
What is the purpose of a 4-H portfolio or record book?
To document projects, activities, skills, leadership, and accomplishments.
What is Tennessee's state bird?
The northern mockingbird.
What symbol is used as the 4-H emblem?
A four-leaf clover.
What mountain range includes much of East Tennessee?
The Appalachian Mountains.
What are the three main ways 4-H helps young people grow?
through hands-on learning, leadership development, and community involvement. (Other reasonable answers accepted.)
What skill do 4-H members practice when they explain a project to a judge?
Communication and presentation skills.
What is Tennessee's state flower?
The iris.
What is one way a 4-H member can demonstrate leadership without being in honor club?
Mentoring others, volunteering, or organizing a project.
What major river forms part of Tennessee’s western boundary?
The Mississippi River.
What it the name of the leadership organization designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade 4-H’ers?
Honor Club
Why might a 4-H member attend a state-level event after participating at the county level?
To represent their county, develop skills, compete, learn, or meet other 4-H members.
What is one way agriculture contributes to Johnson County's local economy?
It provides food and livestock production, supports farm-related businesses, and contributes to local jobs and commerce.