We are 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.
Farming Fundamentals
When: Registration now open
Time: At your pace, 1 year to complete.
Where: Online
Cost: $150
Farming Fundamentals is open for enrollment!
Designed for new and aspiring farmers, this self-paced online course provides practical, research-based education to help participants build a strong foundation in farm business management. Topics include enterprise selection, business planning, recordkeeping, budgeting, financial statements, marketing, and risk management. The course complements the hands-on assistance and educational programs offered through the local Extension office.
The course is available for $150 and is approved to meet the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Beginning Farmer educational requirement.
Veterans are eligible for the AgVets Opportunities on FarmLand Program (AgVOLs) scholarship. Visit tiny.utk.edu/AgVOLs for more information. UTIA Employees contact Alison Davis, Rachel Painter, or Eryn Bell for registration information.
Twilight Pasture Walk
When: August 13th
Time: 6 pm
Where: Smelcer Farm – address to be emailed after registration.
Cost: Free
Join UT Extension & NRCS for a twilight pasture tour discussing pasture health, seeding guidelines and more! Address of location will be emailed to those who register for the event, dinner will be provided and private and commercial pesticide points will be available for those who are in attendance. Points fee will be $25 per point.
Beat The Heat – Knoxville, TN
When: August 21st (Register by Aug 14th)
Time: 8:30am to 3:45pm
Where: TBD
Cost: $95
A Professional Development Series for Green Industry Professionals
Join us this summer for an intensive educational series designed to help turfgrass professionals sharpen their skills, earn pesticide recertification points, and stay ahead of the heat. This year, Beat the Heat will be built around extended, in-depth sessions.
Calendar of Events
- August 1st – Cocke County Hay Contest Entries Due
- August 13th – Twilight Pasture Tour
- August 21st – Beat The Heat Knoxville, TN
- September 11th – Beef Carcass Ultrasound Workshop (tentatively)
- October 1st – 7th – TN Ag Enhancement Program Application Window
- October 15th – Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo
- October 15th-16th – Northeast Tennessee Master Beef
- November 3rd – Farm Succession Planning Workshop
- November 9th – Hearts, Hooves, and Health
- November 17th – Farmer Retirement Planning
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