{"id":1261,"date":"2025-03-28T12:10:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2025-03-28T12:11:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:11:04","slug":"audrey-fulton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/audrey-fulton\/","title":{"rendered":"Audrey Fulton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UT Extension Humphreys County 4-H Youth Development<\/a> agent cultivates skills and confidence in the next generation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Where are you from, and how did your career lead you to UTIA? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am originally from Springfield, Tennessee, where I was born and raised on my family\u2019s tobacco, row crop, and cattle farm. Coming from a farming background, it was only natural for me to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in agri-business from Austin Peay State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One summer, I had the opportunity to be an Agriculture and Natural Resources\/Community Economic Development intern for UT Extension. Half of my time was spent at the Davidson County Extension Office, where I had the opportunity to shadow agents in multiple program areas such as horticulture, agriculture, 4-H, and Family and Consumer Sciences. The other part of my time was spent working with Governor Haslam\u2019s staff to maintain gardens and provide tours across the residence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After graduation, I was an environmental education apprentice with the US Forest Service at Brandon Spring Group Center, which provided me with valuable insight into coordinating and facilitating overnight group camps. I then went to Murray State University for a Master\u2019s degree in Agriculture Education. After graduation, I accepted the position as a 4-H Agent in Humphreys County!<\/p>\n\n\n

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How did you first get involved with 4-H, and what led you to become an Extension agent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first started 4-H in the fourth grade, and my county 4-H agents were Mr. Timmy Mann and Mrs. Kathy Finley in Robertson County. I loved 4-H days at school, and my favorite project was the chick chain<\/a>. One summer while I was working on my bachelor\u2019s degree, I had a slight thought of what it would be like to work for Extension, so I asked Mr. Timmy if I could volunteer a few days of the week. This experience guided me into applying for the UT Extension summer internship a few years later. I believe that my background in agriculture, 4-H experiences, and the UT Extension internship<\/a> led me in the direction of a career as an Extension Agent.<\/p>\n\n\n

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