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Voting Deadline Approaching for FSA County Committee Elections
November 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Donny Green, County Executive Director of the DeKalb/Cannon County Farm Service Agency, reminds eligible voters in Local Administrative Area (LAA) # 3 that the 2019 FSA County Committee elections are underway, and December 2, 2019 will be the last day to postmark voted ballots returned by mail, or to deliver voted ballots to the local FSA office.
R.V. Billings, Jr. was the only candidate nominated for LAA # 3 during the 2019 nomination period. Mr. Billings has been certified as an eligible candidate and is currently completing his second 3-year term on the DeKalb FSA County Committee. R.V. is a retired County Executive Director of the DeKalb County Farm Service Agency. He owns and operates a farm in the Johnson’s Chapel community.
Write-in nominations can be accepted on ballots. However, the write-in nominee must meet eligibility criteria and attest to his or her willingness to serve, if elected, by signing a nominating petition. Agricultural producers were encouraged to submit candidate names during the nomination period that ended August 1, 2019.
Eligible voters in DeKalb County LAA # 3 who did not receive a ballot can obtain a ballot at their local USDA Service Center.
The DeKalb/Cannon FSA County Committee will meet on December 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to canvass and tabulate the ballots. This meeting is open to the public. The newly elected committee member and alternates take office January 1, 2020.
4-H Poultry Judging Team Named National Champions in Egg Grading
November 29, 2019
By: Leigh Fuson, 4-H Agent
After winning the state competition, DeKalb County 4-H members traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for the National 4-H Poultry and Egg conference to represent Tennessee in the poultry judging contest. Clayton Crook, Lily Martin, and Megan Price outshined the competition in one particular area: market eggs. Martin was 2nd high individual in the category, Price 5th, and Crook 7th, which earned them the number one spot. Overall, the team placed 15th nationally in this competitive contest.
“Even though we only had three team members and had a slight disadvantage going in, we still brought some trophies home to DeKalb County,” said Crook. “I was so shocked when they called my name for 2nd place and completely lost it when our team won 1st. I was really proud of everyone!” exclaimed Martin.
Along with market eggs, contestants also grade ready to cook poultry and evaluate live White Leghorn hens for production. Not only do 4-H members have to focus and know the subject material, they must use reasoning and decision making skills. The national contest is much more intense than the state level with double the amount of classes to judge. Members must also give two sets of oral reasons over the hens to explain why they placed the class the way they did. This puts public speaking and critical thinking skills to the test.
While at the conference, 4-H members also had the opportunity to participate in educational tours and workshops, including the Louisville Slugger factory and Churchill Downs. “My favorite part of the trip besides competing was going to the Kentucky Derby museum,” stated Martin, “I didn’t realize how big of a deal it is, and it was neat to see the history. I’ve always liked horses.” Two poultry industry leaders also spoke about the variety and demand within the field, as well as internship opportunities. “I didn’t realize all the different jobs there are in poultry and how important the work is,” said Price. “I also really enjoyed going to the trade show and petting zoo at the Kentucky Expo center.”
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity for these DeKalb County 4-H members, and they represented Tennessee very well. We want to thank everyone in the community for all their support and well wishes. If you are interested in poultry judging or any other 4-H activity, please call 615-597-4945. 4-H is a proud part of UT Extension, the UT Institute of Agriculture, and TSU Cooperative Extension. UT-TSU Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment through the cooperation of county, state, and federal governments.
Tom Tippin Makes Return Appearance on WJLE’s Jammin’ at the 428
November 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Tom Tippin will be making a return appearance on “Jammin’ at the 428” this morning (Friday) on WJLE.
The program will air at 8:30 a.m. following the “Old Time Country Community Radio Show”
Jim Hicks, the host of the show, will interview Tippin and showcase his music on the program.
“We feel so blessed to have Tom back with us to do another show. He made his first appearance on the show October 31. This gentleman will make his mark on music one day and that is one thing I know. We had a great time doing the show with Tom again. What a great singer and songwriter this young man is and we wish him the best,” said Hicks
Tippin records at Rick Scruggs’ Studio in Smithville, also known as the 428.
To hear this show click the link below or click the dropdown box under the “Community” section of the WJLE homepage near the top and look for “Jammin’ at the 428”.
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