UT Extension-Dickson County

❄️🔥 Community Partner Spotlight🔥❄️

The Dickson County 4-H Shooting Sports Program is proud to recognize Quickflow HVAC for their support of our youth program.

Just as comfort and reliability are important in every home and business, strong community support is essential to creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Thanks to Quickflow HVAC, our members can continue to participate in experiences that foster discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, and personal achievement.

We appreciate Quickflow HVAC for being a valued supporter of Dickson County 4-H Shooting Sports!

Youth at White Bluff Elementary got to try their hand at milking Maddie Moo this week, and you can too!
🥛 Join Us, June 18, from 12-2 as we celebrate National Dairy Month! 🥛
This free event is made possible through a partnership with Chappell's Hometown Foods and the Dickson County Public Library. It is an afternoon of dairy-themed fun, including making butter, building ice cream sundaes, and exploring dairy books.

📅 June 18
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Dickson Government Building, Meeting Room B

This week, youth at White Bluff Elementary School got to try their hand at milking Maddie Moo, and now you can too. Join us from 12:00–2:00 PM at the Dickson Government Building for an afternoon of dairy-themed fun, including making butter, building ice cream sundaes, exploring dairy books, and more!

📅 June 18
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Dickson Government Building, Meeting Room B

This free event is made possible through partnerships with the Dickson County Public Library and Chappell's Hometown Food.

Incidence of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) seems to be higher than normal this year in KY and TN. Normal infection rates for KY and TN are usually around 0.5% of the plants in a field, but this year infection rates may be more like 1 to 2% or even more in some fields. As this virus is transmitted by thrips that do not actually feed on to***co, their presence on the crop is too infrequent to justify foliar insecticide applications after transplanting to try to control thrips. Standard applications of imidacloprid (Admire or generics) or thiamethoxam (Platinum, Durivo, or generics) at transplanting will reduce infection by about 30%. TSWV symptoms include a burning or yellowing on one side of the plant, with burning often following secondary veins. Appearance of infected plants can look somewhat different in burley and dark to***co (see images below).

🌾🍀 Community Partner Spotlight 🍀🌾

The Dickson County 4-H Shooting Sports Program would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Rural 1st for their support of our youth program.

When it comes to supporting rural America, few organizations have the history, commitment, and impact of Rural 1st. Their dedication to strengthening rural communities, supporting agriculture, and helping families achieve their goals has made them a trusted partner for generations.

That same commitment to investing in the future is evident in their support of local youth. Through their generosity, Dickson County 4-H members have opportunities to develop leadership, responsibility, teamwork, discipline, and confidence through Shooting Sports. These experiences help shape tomorrow's leaders and strengthen the communities we all call home.

Community partnerships like this are invaluable, and we are proud to recognize an organization that understands the importance of giving back and creating opportunities for the next generation.

Thank you, Rural 1st, for your continued investment in rural communities, your support of Dickson County youth, and your commitment to helping our members learn, lead, and succeed.

DATE CORRECTION!!

The 2026 To***co, Beef & More Field Day is on Thursday, June 25, from 8 am until 1 pm in at the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield, TN!

Join us from 🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM for a great day of learning about to***co management, beef and forage production, row crops, and home garden practices.

✅ Plus, Pesticide CEUs are available and lunch is provided after the morning tours!

Check out the flyer for full details—we hope to see you there!

📍 Highland Rim AgResearch & Education Center, Springfield, TN
https://highlandrim.tennessee.edu/

🏆 Community Partner Spotlight 🏆

The Dickson County 4-H Shooting Sports Program is grateful for the support of Dickson Sportsman Store and their commitment to local youth.

Community partners like Dickson Sportsman Store help provide opportunities for young people to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, leadership, safety, and confidence through 4-H Shooting Sports. Their investment in our program helps ensure that youth have access to meaningful experiences that build skills both on and off the range.

Thank you for helping us grow the next generation of leaders and for supporting the youth of Dickson County!

Dickson Sportsman Store

🍪🎯 Help Send Dickson Top Guns to BB Nationals! 🎯🍪

The Dickson County 4-H Top Guns BB Team has earned the opportunity to represent our community at the National BB Gun Championship, and we need your help getting them there!

Join us for our Bake Sale Fundraiser and grab some delicious homemade treats while supporting these hardworking young athletes. Every cookie, cupcake, and brownie purchased helps offset travel expenses and gives our team the chance to compete on the national stage.

📍 Where: Outside Dickson Walmart
📅 When: Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Come by, satisfy your sweet tooth, and help our 4-H members continue the tradition of excellence that has made Dickson Top Guns the top BB team in the state. Thank you for supporting our youth and helping them aim high! 💚🍀🎯

☀️🍀 Community Partner Spotlight 🍀☀️

The Dickson County 4-H Shooting Sports Program would like to express our appreciation to the Good Morning Rotary Club for their support of our youth program.

Thanks to community partners like the Good Morning Rotary Club, Dickson County 4-H is able to provide meaningful opportunities for youth across a wide range of programs—from speeches to shooting sports. Their investment helps young people develop leadership, responsibility, confidence, teamwork, and other life skills that will benefit them for years to come.

Organizations like the Good Morning Rotary Club have a long history of strengthening communities through service, leadership, and support of local youth. We are grateful for partners who share our commitment to helping young people grow into tomorrow's leaders.

Thank you, Good Morning Rotary Club, for supporting Dickson County 4-H Shooting Sports and the youth we serve!