UT Extension - Decatur County

09/05/2026

🐔 Chick Chain Spotlight: Weekend Edition! 🐔

Meet Harper Spence, one of our 2026 Decatur County 4-H Chick Chain participants! We’re excited to share a little more about Harper and her Chick Chain experience. Be sure to check out her spotlight and come support all of our 4-Hers at the Chick Chain Auction on September 23rd during T.R.A.E.!

09/04/2026

Meet our next Chick Chain Spotlights, Sibling Edition! 🐔 We’re excited to share the Chick Chain experiences of Brawley, Ellie Mae, and Rhett Brasher and Arabella and Briella Wiygul! Get to know these 4-Hers, hear about their chickens, and learn more about the hard work they’ve put into this project. Be sure to mark your calendar for the 2026 Decatur County 4-H Chick Chain Auction on September 23rd during T.R.A.E.!

09/04/2026

🌾🍞 September is Whole Grains Month! 🌾🍚

This September, celebrate the goodness of whole grains and discover delicious ways to add them to your meals! Whole Grains Month encourages us to explore new recipes, cooking tips, and simple swaps that can help make healthy eating a little easier.

Try adding more whole grains to your day by:
✅ Choosing whole wheat bread instead of white bread
✅ Swapping brown rice for white rice
✅ Starting your morning with oatmeal
✅ Experimenting with grains like quinoa, barley, or farro

Remember, healthy eating doesn't have to be all or nothing. Small changes can make a big difference over time! Whole Grains Month is the perfect opportunity to try something new in the kitchen and enjoy the great taste and versatility of whole grains.

What's your favorite whole grain recipe or grain-based dish? Share your ideas in the comments! 👇

09/03/2026

🐔 Meet our first Chick Chain Spotlight, Hannah Brennan! We’re excited to share more about Hannah and her Chick Chain experience. Come out on September 23rd to support all of our 4-Hers as they auction off their chickens and celebrate all their hard work! 🐔

09/03/2026

Join us for the September Honor Club Meeting! Come enjoy a fun-filled night of Singo, songs, snacks, games, and more. Bring your friends and join us for a night of fun. Call the UT Extension Office at 731-852-2831 to register! 💚

09/02/2026

Like pizza on Game Day, try this alternative, using English Muffins! These are fun for kids to make and to customize!

Pizza bagel, meet your match.

09/02/2026

🧵✨ Ready to learn a new skill this fall?

Join us for our Hand Embroidery Workshop and create a custom embroidered t-shirt or sweatshirt! This beginner-friendly class will teach basic embroidery stitches, helpful tips and tricks, and give you the confidence to complete your very first project.

🎨 Choose from 5 design options: 🍂 Pumpkin 🦃 Turkey ❤️ Grateful 👵 Personalized names 🎃 "Hey Pumpkin"

📅 October 15 at 10:00 AM or November 3 at 5:30 PM
💲 $20 per person
👕 Bring your own t-shirt or sweatshirt
✅ All other materials provided

Register today: tiny.utk.edu/decaturfcs

Questions? Call 731-852-2831

09/02/2026

We still have copies of the Decatur County Community Cookbook!!

This one-of-a-kind cookbook, Decatur County Community Cookbook, benefits Family and Consumer Science programs in the county, such as youth cooking classes, senior citizen programs, workforce prep classes, and much more!

Members of the community, friends, and family have compiled their tastiest tried-and-true recipes into a single book that will be treasured for generations to come. This mouthwatering cookbook is $20 and contains 700 recipes – everything you need from appetizers to desserts. And, the Big Squeeze lemon recipes! Each recipe includes the contributor’s name, so it’s easy to find the recipes of friends and loved ones.

Cookbooks are available at the Decatur County UT Extension office at 425 West Highland Street, Decaturville. For more information, contact Jenny Smith at 731-852-2831.

09/02/2026

📢 September News from UT Extension Decatur County!

We are excited to share our September 2026 newsletter packed with information about local Extension programs, upcoming events, educational resources, and opportunities for Decatur County residents.

Click below to read the latest edition: 🔗 https://decatur.tennessee.edu/september-2026-newsletter/

We appreciate your support and encourage you to share this post with friends and neighbors!

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09/01/2026

Come join the Decatur County 4-H Land judging team! Open to anyone in 6th-12th grade.

First Practice will be at the UT Extension - Decatur County on September 4th from 3-4

4-H Land Judging gives youth the opportunity to explore the science of soil and water conservation through hands-on learning.

Participants learn how to evaluate the land’s physical characteristics, such as texture, slope, drainage, and erosion. These skills help them make informed decisions about land use, crop production, and environmental protection.

By learning to judge the potential and limitations of different soils, youth gain valuable insight into how land management affects agriculture, construction, and natural resources.