Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The question has been asked for many years. For the 4-H members involved in the 4-H Chick Chain project it may be irrelevant, because there are plenty of chickens and potential for lots of eggs. The 4-H Chick Chain gives 4-H members the opportunity to develop an understanding and working knowledge for ...

Planting drought tolerant trees in your landscape may prevent tree loss after periods of low rainfall in the years to come. A tree strives to be in equilibrium with its environment. Any time the tree is not in equilibrium, the tree is stressed and must spend extra energy to survive. Drought leads to decreased rates of diameter and height growth, ...

UT Extension Family Economics Specialists will be available to assist individuals/families in replacing important documents. Individuals will be helped in completing necessary applications for such documents as: Birth Certificates Military Discharge Papers Citizen & Naturalization Papers Income Tax Records Marriage/Death/Divorce Certificates Military Records This FREE service will be offered at Pigeon Forge Library on two dates: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 ...

A food preparation and storage schedule for your Thanksgiving feast will help ensure you are practicing good food safety procedures to protect your family from foodborne illnesses. Hosting Thanksgiving can be a logistical challenge that starts with planning what to cook and ends with figuring out what to do with all of those leftovers. Janie Burney, a food safety specialist ...

Two local food ministries are the recipients of an annual canned tuna drive by Sevier County 4-H members. The boats are docked. The nets are drawn. 2016 has been another outstanding fishing trip for Sevier County 4-H Members. For the past 15 years, Sevier County 4-H members have set sail on a fall fishing excursion that benefits Sevier County Food ...

Sevier County 4-H Land Judging Team Members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Region 4-H Land Judging Contest held at the UT Institute of Agriculture Holston Farms Research Center in Knoxville. The Sevier County Junior High Team placed third with team members Anthony Jose, Keeara Barbee and Colin Tillman. As individuals, Anthony placed eighth high and Keeara placed ninth ...

Sevier County 4-H Members brought home honors in the Eastern Regional 4-H Forestry and Meats Judging competition held at Berean Christian School in Knoxville. The Eastern Region 4-H Judging Events are sponsored by and held in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Fair each Fall. In Forestry Judging, Sevier County was represented by two Senior High Teams placing fourth and sixth ...

A low impact Tai Chi class being offered in Sevierville aims to help those suffering from arthritis. Arthritis affects 1.5 million Tennesseans and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is a chronic disease that targets the joints of the body. Common symptoms include joint pain, aching, stiffness and swelling. Though arthritis tends to be debilitating, ...

Sevier County Family Community Education (FCE) members were recognized at the East Tennessee Regional FCE Conference. Attending the conference in Knoxville were Seymour Members (pictured left to right) Glenda Huff, Judy McQueen and Alice Dickenson. The conference included a cultural arts competition, with members entering hand-made items from their county. These items were judged, with winners selected to represent East ...

The Sevier County UT Extension Office and Sevier County Health Department are partnering to offer the two-part series Dining with Diabetes. These classes are designed to help people with diabetes or those at risk for diabetes. Through hands-on learning, participants gain practical skills for day-to-day food choices. Information will be shared on diabetes, including identifying and monitoring carbohydrates, fat, and ...