UT / TSU Extension - Maury County

UT / TSU Extension - Maury County Maury County's UT Extension is a cooperative division of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. UT Extension gives special attention to youth.

This statewide educational organization is funded by federal, state and local governments. UT Extension brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to Maury County. Also, the 4-H Club youth development organization is administered by the UT Extension. UT Extension Maury County is staffed with agents who work in various areas of agricu

lture, family and consumer science and youth development. Agents conduct educational programming through an array of teaching methods to encourage change and the adapting of practices that will improve net income or quality of life. A strong part of UT Extension is the link it provides to the professional staff at the University of Tennessee. Specialists in the many varied areas of agriculture and family and consumer science train and work with agents to conduct programs in counties and develop educational material. Hundreds of residents are provided information about agriculture and family and consumer science. Preparing young people to become responsible, capable and involved leaders and citizens of Tennessee and the nation, is the goal of the 4-H program. This goal is accomplished by providing educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, live healthy lives, make intelligent career choices and form positive attitudes - values young people will rely on throughout their lives. Tennessee has one of the largest 4-H memberships in the nation.

09/01/2026

Beginning tomorrow, Tennessee landowners can apply for a new program designed to help preserve working farms and forests for generations to come.

The Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN) program supports the permanent conservation of agricultural and forest land through conservation easements while allowing continued farming and forestry activities.

Created through the Farmland Preservation Act, PLAN helps protect productive land, support Tennessee agriculture and forestry, and strengthen the long-term future of working lands across the state.

The first PLAN application period opens Sept. 1 and closes Jan. 8, 2027.

Applications must be submitted jointly by all parcel owners and a qualified easement holder.

Learn more about eligibility, program requirements and how to apply: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/heritage/preserving-land-for-agriculture-now--plan-.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDyMlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUZXakhVZXh0U29tSDFGeU5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7A52gWfCsmymMVMJHVgo4FyEs1UErhPX-5RQvTAqJVwXiadGqAmluLtt7P8_aem_4JNU8wdTz_kGrR6nqmcpLw

08/31/2026
08/31/2026

It's Fair time in Maury County, and we invite you to show off your farm crops at the Fair. This Wednesday is check in day for Field Crops from 2pm to 6pm at the Baker Building inside Maury County Park on Lion Parkway in Columbia. If you have any questions, reach Kelly Dozier at [email protected].

Agriculture Exhibits
Kelly Dozier, Superintendent

Rules:
1. Entries must be made on Wednesday, September 2nd between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm.
2. Open to the farmers of Maury County and the surrounding counties.
3. If a category is not listed in the youth division of agriculture exhibits, youth may enter in an adult
category.
4. Articles will be checked out on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 between noon and 6:00 pm.
5. All exhibits must have been grown by exhibitor in the Middle Tennessee area.

DIVISION A: Farm Crops
Section 1 – Crops
Prizes: 1st - $8, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $5
1. 5 Ears Yellow Corn
2. 5 Stalks of Corn
3. 3 Stalks of Soybeans
Section 2 - Hay
Prizes: 1st - $8, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $5
(All Hay Entries Require One Block Only)
4. Alfalfa
5. Bermuda grass
6. Fescue
7. Mix Grass/Clover
8. Orchard grass
9. Other Hay
Section 3 – To***co
Prizes: 1st - $8, 2nd - $6, 3rd - $5
10. Stalk
Section 4 - Best of Show Division A
Prize: $10
11. Best of Show Division A

🍀🐔ONE WEEK TO GO! 🐔🍀The Maury County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale is just one week away! Come out and support our 4-H’ers...
08/29/2026

🍀🐔ONE WEEK TO GO! 🐔🍀

The Maury County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale is just one week away! Come out and support our 4-H’ers as they show off the pullets they’ve worked hard raising this year!

📅 Saturday, September 5th
⏰ Show starts at 10:00 AM with the sale immediately following
📍 Skillington Livestock Barn at Maury County Park

Interested in purchasing some quality laying pullets? 🐓 Pre-register for a bidder number here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FbMfgvs7dk⁠

We hope to see you there! 🍀

Congratulations to our very own Walter Cox, Theta FCE Club President, on winning First Place in the State Canning compet...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to our very own Walter Cox, Theta FCE Club President, on winning First Place in the State Canning competition with his sweet pickles at the Tennessee State Fair!

Check out this year's 4-H Virtual Project Groups being offered by the State 4-H office!Creative Arts & Design Project Gr...
08/20/2026

Check out this year's 4-H Virtual Project Groups being offered by the State 4-H office!

Creative Arts & Design Project Group:
• Open to Tennessee 4-H youth in 6th-8th grades (as of January 1, 2026)
• Meets the third Thursday of each month (except in January – this meeting will be held the second Tuesday of the month)
• First meeting will be held Tuesday, October 20
• Meetings will be held between 7-8 p.m. Eastern/6-7 p.m. Central
• Register at: https://forms.gle/r8u479qHhQRtfuty9

Entomology & Beekeeping Project Group
• Open to Tennessee 4-H youth in 4th-12th grades (as of January 1, 2026)
• Meets the first Thursday of each month (except in October – this meeting will be held the second Thursday of the month)
• First meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8
• Meetings will be held between 7-8 p.m. Eastern/6-7 p.m. Central
• Register at: https://forms.gle/vDfhccPZi4BKnKP29

It’s that time of year to sign up for Walk Across Tennessee 2026!Scan the QR Code to register or copy the link below!If ...
08/19/2026

It’s that time of year to sign up for Walk Across Tennessee 2026!
Scan the QR Code to register or copy the link below!
If you have any questions or concerns, call or email me at 931-375-5301 or [email protected]

Visit our website for our participation packet!

Scan the QR code to sign up for our remaining sessions of Kidsmart! We still have spots available for:Learning to Listen...
08/17/2026

Scan the QR code to sign up for our remaining sessions of Kidsmart! We still have spots available for:
Learning to Listen - August 25th 6-7 PM
Managing Stress- September 8th 6-7 PM
Managing Transitions- October 6th 6-7 PM

You will receive a confirmation email the day before class is held.

If you are free at 8 AM on Friday, August 14th, join us for Walking for Wellness! We will begin at the Extension office ...
08/13/2026

If you are free at 8 AM on Friday, August 14th, join us for Walking for Wellness! We will begin at the Extension office on the right side of the building for stretches and gratitude, then we will take the grassy trail! The walk typically takes about an hour.

We hope to see you there! Don’t forget water and sunscreen!

Can’t come this month? We meet every second Monday and every second Friday! Join us sometime for exercise, community, and mindfulness!

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123 Yanahli Park Way
Columbia, TN
38401

Opening Hours

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

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