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!


When: March 20th

Time: 6:30pm

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

Cost: $200

Flyer with new farmer academy information

When: March 23rd

Time: 6:30pm

Where: Caney Branch VFD 11423 Newport Hwy Greeneville, TN

Cost: Free

Register by: March 19th


When: March 30th

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Where: Wilson Livestock Market located at 695 Morrell Springs Rd. Newport, TN 37821

Cost: $125

Register by: March 20th


When: April 7th

Time: 6:00pm

Where: TBD

Cost: $40


When: April 13th

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Where: TBD

Cost: $150

Register by: April 3rd


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 – Tennessee Tree Day Distribution
  • March 20th – New Farmers Academy (Bledsoe County)
  • March 23rd – Annual Pasture and Weed Update
  • March 30th – Pregnancy Check Workshop
  • April 7th – From Ground to Table: Part 1
  • April 13th – Bovine Artificial Insemination Workshop
  • 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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