University of Tennessee Extension - Smith County Office - Carthage

AKA:

TNCEP; Carthage UT Extension Office

Description:

Provides information on gardening, farming, 4-H clubs and nutrition education. Provides information and workshops on money management, needlework, family life, energy/environment, weight control, stress management, nutrition for better health, leadership development, and personal growth. Sponsors the Expanded Food and Nutritional Education Program (EFNEP) for adults with instruction in food preparation/preservation, menu planning, and budgeting. Sponsors Jan-March meetings on topics such as crop and beef cattle production. Sponsors agribusiness workshops and seminars. Supplies containers for mailing soil samples to Nashville for analysis. (Individuals are responsible for mailing samples.) Provides information on livestock, beef, swine and horses. Offers horse management seminar each winter. Call local extension office or (800) 345-0561 for details. Sponsors Tennessee's MANAGE program to help farm families deal with financial difficulties and related stress. MANAGE offers workshops, group meetings, and individual farm and home visits. Publishes information on agriculture, adult home economics, food marketing, and agribusiness. Co-parenting classes are offered by some county extension offices for divorcing parents of children under the age of 18.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call for information or see website

Program Fees:

Fees vary by program; some programs are free; for example, agency supplies containers for mailing soil samples to Nashville for analysis, but individuals are responsible for mailing samples. Co-parenting classes are usually about $50/class with discounts for pre-registration

Eligibility:

Smith County residents; 4-H Youth Agriculture program is open to children in grades 4-12 and co-parenting classes are for divorcing parents with children under 18

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

November 8, 2023

Legal Status:

Federal