Upcoming Educational Opportunities


2026 Beef, Garden & Small Ruminant Calendars are in!

Stop by and get your free calendar!

Located at 141 Western Plaza Way (in the Tractor Supply shopping center), our door is located behind the 2 giant Holly trees next to elections!


SEC New Farmers Academy 2026

When: March 20th

Time: 6:30pm

Where: Will vary, up to an 80-mile radius

Cost: $200

Flyer with new farmer academy information

From Ground to Table

When: July 16th

Time: 6:00pm

Where: TBD

Cost: $40


Bovine Artificial Insemination Workshop

When: April 13th

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Where: Wilson Livestock Market

Cost: $150

Register by: April 10th (Extended!)


Pesticide Recertification Trainings

When: April & May

Time: Various

Where: Various

Cost: $75 but waived until June 30th, 2026

Register by: One day prior




Calendar of Events

  • March 20th – New Farmers Academy (Bledsoe County)
  • April 7th – From Ground to Table: Part 1
  • April 13th – Bovine Artificial Insemination Workshop
  • April 17th – New Farmers Academy (part 2)
  • April 23rd & May 7th – Grazing & Fencing School
  • April 24th – Southeast Beef Summit
  • April & May – Pesticide Recertification Trainings (multiple dates)
  • June 17th – Small Scale Livestock: Poultry, Sheep & Goats
  • June 24th – Small Scale Livestock: Cattle & Swine
  • July 6th – Chute Side Health Clinic
  • July 16th – From Ground to Table: Part 2
  • August 1st – Cocke County Hay Contest Entries Due
  • August 31st – Twilight Pasture Tour

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