Union County 4-H members Jaxson Moore, Luke Groce and Madeleine Groce had the opportunity to represent UC 4-H at the Tennessee Valley Fair last month. The youths spent a couple of hours of their evening putting their baking skills to use by preparing delicious homemade biscuits for fairgoers to enjoy.

As visitors made their way through the exhibits at the fair, they were able to stop and sample freshly baked biscuits prepared by the UC 4-H members. The activity gave Jaxson, Luke, and Madeleine an opportunity to share something they enjoy doing while also interacting with members of the larger community.

All three already had experience with baking, so the activity allowed them to put their existing skills into practice. From preparing the ingredients and making the dough to baking the biscuits and getting them ready for fairgoers to sample, they handled the process from beginning to end.

The evening was also a great opportunity for the 4-H members to practice teamwork and responsibility. Working together to prepare food for visitors required cooperation, organization and attention to detail. Most importantly, they were able to see how skills they have developed can be used to provide an enjoyable experience for others.

4-H encourages youths to learn by doing and provides opportunities for members to explore their interests while developing practical life skills. Experiences such as the biscuit-baking activity at the Tennessee Valley Fair allow youth to take skills they have developed at home and through 4-H and put them into practice in a community setting.

Jaxson, Luke, and Madeleine did a wonderful job representing 4-H and sharing their homemade biscuits with fairgoers. UC 4-H is proud of these members for their willingness to participate, work together and share their talents.