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UT Extension Pickett County 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences, TNCEP & Agriculture

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. With an office in every county, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state of Tennessee. Working with farmers, families, youth, and communities, Extension helps improve people's lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state, and national levels.

UCET Beef Summit underway with David Bilderback presenting on Retaining Heifers in White Co tonight
10/06/2026

UCET Beef Summit underway with David Bilderback presenting on Retaining Heifers in White Co tonight

Reminder of the upcoming UCET Beef Summit Tuesday October 6th at 6:00 PM. David Bilderback will be presenting on Retaini...
10/02/2026

Reminder of the upcoming UCET Beef Summit Tuesday October 6th at 6:00 PM.
David Bilderback will be presenting on Retaining vs Buying Heifers.

Please call the UT Extension Pickett County office at (931)864-3310 to register.

A free meal and two (2) Master Credits for certification will be given to all attendees.
The event is free and open to anyone.

Pickett County Cattlemen’s meeting tonight, Dale Parker presenting to the group about the TN Cattlemen’s Association
10/02/2026

Pickett County Cattlemen’s meeting tonight, Dale Parker presenting to the group about the TN Cattlemen’s Association

The TAEP Cost Share application period is openApply at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/taep.htmlIf you have questio...
10/01/2026

The TAEP Cost Share application period is open

Apply at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/taep.html
If you have questions or need assistance with applying, contact the UT Extension Pickett County office at (931)864-3310

UT Extension Pickett County would like to invite all cattle producers to the upcoming UCET Beef Summit. The event will ...
09/29/2026

UT Extension Pickett County would like to invite all cattle producers to the upcoming UCET Beef Summit. The event will be held Tuesday October 6th beginning at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be take place at the White County Fairgrounds located at 565 Hale St, Sparta, TN 38583.

David Bilderback, Extension Area Specialist with UTIA Farm Management will host an informative meeting pertaining to Retaining vs Buying Heifers for the farm operation.

The event is free and open to anyone and all attendees will receive a free meal and two (2) Master Certification credits.
Please call the UT Extension Pickett County office by noon Friday at (931)864-3310 to register for the meeting.

09/28/2026

The application window for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) opens soon.

Producers may apply online only from Oct. 1-7.

TAEP helps Tennessee farmers improve their operations, strengthen the state’s agricultural economy and support a reliable local food supply.

Updates for the 2026-27 program year include:

• Reduced minimum requirements for certain sectors
• A new Livestock Fencing program for livestock producers
• A name change from Livestock Solutions to Farming Solutions

Learn more about the program and apply at tn.gov/TAEP.

09/28/2026

The Pickett County Cattlemen's Association will be hosting a meeting Thursday October 1st at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Pickett County Agricultural Learning Center located at 135 Skyline Dr.
Dale Parker, Executive Director of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association will be on hand to present to the group.
Please call the UT Extension Pickett Co office to register at (931)864-3310. Attendees will receive a free meal and one (1) Master Certification credit.

Reminder that the deadline for Pickett County Chick Chain is Tuesday, September 29th. You may turn in money and applicat...
09/25/2026

Reminder that the deadline for Pickett County Chick Chain is Tuesday, September 29th. You may turn in money and application at our office at the Community Center or at the Pickett County K8 Office.

The annual TN Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) cost share is just around the corner. The application period will...
09/24/2026

The annual TN Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) cost share is just around the corner. The application period will be October 1st through October 7th. Applications will only be accepted online again this year. For questions or assistance, please reach out to the UT Extension Pickett County office at (931)864-3310. More information can be found at https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/taep.html

Join us this Thursday for our first Honor Club meeting of the year!
09/22/2026

Join us this Thursday for our first Honor Club meeting of the year!

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105 S Main Street, Rm 1
Byrdstown, TN
38549

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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