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Current 4-H news stories from the Dyer County Extension Service. Click on the title for the complete article. View a list of archived 4-H articles.

> Swine Influenza and You
There have been many concerns about the Swine Flu, better known as the H1N1 virus, in today’s society. In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. As you can see the virus can travel. (10/9/2009)
> Dyer County 4-H Offers Club to Home School Youth
Dyer County youth from ages nine through 19 have an opportunity to join a 4-H Home School Club. Dyer County 4-H Agents will meet with the club monthly and allow students to participate in the same activities as the county, city and private school clubs. (9/25/2009)
> Dyer County Public Speaking Contest
Get your pencil ready to write your speech for the upcoming Dyer County 4-H Public Speaking Contest. It will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Northview Middle School, in Newbern, TN. Registration will begin at 5:00 PM and the contest at 5:30 PM.
(9/25/2009)
> Dyer County 4-H Cooking Contest
To highlight farm commodities grown in Tennessee and around the U.S., Dyer County 4-H will sponsor a 4-H Cooking Contest. The Dyer County 4-H Cookery Contest will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at the Dyersburg Mall. Registration will take place at 9:30 and the contest will begin at 10:00. Winners will be announced at 11:30. (9/25/2009)
> 4-H Can Make A Difference
The Dyer County 4-H clubs are collecting items for the county animal shelter. The items are being collected through October 22, 2009. They will be delivered to the Animal Shelter on “Make A Difference Day,” on October 24, 2009.
(9/25/2009)
> Dyer County 4-H History
Tennessee 4-H has touched the lives of over three million young citizens of our state since its beginning about 75 years ago. Compared to many organizations, 4-H is a relatively young organization. (9/25/2009)
> Tennessee 4-H History
Tennessee 4-H has touched the lives of more than four million young people in our state since its beginning nearly a hundred years ago. The reason for this broad impact is that 4-H provides educational experiences that help young people gain knowledge, develop life skills, live healthy lives, make intelligent career choices and form positive attitudes — values young people will rely on throughout their lives. (9/25/2009)
> 4-H History Timeline
Late 1890's Throughout the nineteenth century, rural America set the social tone for the country. As the century turned, young people were moving to cities, drawn by the potential for jobs. They saw no future in laboring behind a plow. (9/25/2009)
> Mid-South Fair
As you are aware, The Mid-South Fair as we know it has changed. This year the Fair will be held in the Desoto Civic Center located in Hernando, Mississippi. just off I-55 South from Memphis. (7/28/2009)
> DYER COUNTY 4-H COMPETES IN WILDLFE JUDGING CONTEST
The Dyer County 4-H organization participated in the wildlife judging contest held at Parkers Cross Roads on May 20, 2009, for the 1st time in several years. (6/1/2009)
> 4-H Horse Judging 2009
The Dyer County 4-H club recently took three (3) students to participate in the Western Region Horse Judging contest held at Triple P Arena on April 16, 2009, (4/20/2009)
> INTRODUCING ONE OF THE NEW 4-H AGENTS.
Hello everyone! My name is Calvin Elder and I am one of the new 4-H agents here in Dyer County. (2/4/2009)

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