University of TN Extension - Tipton County Office

AKA:

UT Extension

Description:

Provides educational programs in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer services, community resource development and 4-H Youth Development. The agency is an outreach branch of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Offers information on gardening, farming, 4-H clubs and nutrition education. Provides pamphlets 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, horses, and small farm animals. Offers horse management seminar each winter. Call local extension office 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 newsletters on agriculture, adult home economics, food marketing, and agribusiness.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call or visit website for information

Program Fees:

Fees for some seminars, publications and programs; some materials and programs are free

Eligibility:

TN residents

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 18, 2024

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Legal Status:

State