UT Extension - Unicoi County

UT Extension - Unicoi County We serve the citizens of Unicoi County!
100 N. Main Ave, Suite 107
Erwin, TN, 37650

‼️🌿WEED WEDNESDAY🌿‼️Poison Hemlock, commonly mistaken for Queen Anne's Lace, is in full bloom and here's what you need t...
05/27/2026

‼️🌿WEED WEDNESDAY🌿‼️

Poison Hemlock, commonly mistaken for Queen Anne's Lace, is in full bloom and here's what you need to know about this w**d!!

While it's beautiful blooms are inviting and tall, rapid growth give a unique texture to our landscapes, this plant is toxic to both humans and animals. This plant can be mistaken for other members of the carrot family, however the purplish spots on the stem is a clear giveaway that is Poison Hemlock. Symptoms from ingesting P.H. include: nausea, muscle spasms, excessive salivation, and more severe symptoms.

You can easily find this plant in cool-season grass pastures, ditch lines, banks, and roadsides. While this plant poses dangers, it is easily manageable. Be sure to check out the links below on how to properly control and manage Poison Hemlock.

https://smith.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2020/11/Poison-Hemlock.pdf

https://utbeef.tennessee.edu/forage-management-the-dangers-of-poison-hemlock-in-pastures-and-hayfields/

An historic event with a new "flavor". The Bristol Steer and Heifer Show now has a Meat Judging Clinic and Contest in co...
05/26/2026

An historic event with a new "flavor". The Bristol Steer and Heifer Show now has a Meat Judging Clinic and Contest in conjunction with the carcass show from cattle raised by the exhibitors. Youth from both TN and VA gained knowledge in the areas of carcass evaluation, breaking down into retail cuts, quality and yield grading cattle, and much MUCH MORE. Thank you to Dr. Kelly Vierck, UT Meat Science Extension Specialist, for helping put on the clinic and contest as well as the Fleenor Family, Washington Meat Packing, for hosting us at their facilities.

Congratulations to our 4-H youth on their success at the Inaugural Bristol Meat Judging Clinic and Contest.

Champion Senior Team
Ellie Hensley - 1st Overall, 1st Judging, 2nd I.D.
Callie Carty - 2nd Overall, 2nd Judging, 1st I.D.

Champion Junior Team
Mason Harris - 2nd Overall, 2nd Judging, 1st I.D.
Kelsey Widener - 3rd Overall, 3rd Judging, 4th I.D.
Rhett Day - 5th Overall, 4th Judging, 5th I.D.

We have two open spots for girls grades 4-6 to attend 4-H Camp! Claim these spots TODAY for a significant discounted pri...
05/22/2026

We have two open spots for girls grades 4-6 to attend 4-H Camp! Claim these spots TODAY for a significant discounted price!

Email Ms. Melissa at [email protected] to claim and to get more information!

4-H Summer Day Camps are back! Join us in July for 3 exciting days that include grilling, fishing, and canning! Spots AR...
05/18/2026

4-H Summer Day Camps are back!

Join us in July for 3 exciting days that include grilling, fishing, and canning!

Spots ARE limited!

💨 Unicoi 4-H Shotgun team took a trip to the 4-H State Jamboree to crack some clays.💨Big congratulations to Jr. Member J...
05/15/2026

💨 Unicoi 4-H Shotgun team took a trip to the 4-H State Jamboree to crack some clays.💨

Big congratulations to Jr. Member Jase Galloway who shot one of his personal best with a 20/25, and to Sr. Member Eliza Berry who shot her new PR of 24/25. 💪🏼🔥

In addition to Eliza shooting her PR, she also qualified for the 4-H State Invitational happening later this summer.

Now, let's get ready for our next competition coming up in just a couple of weeks!

It’s that time again!!! Let Unicoi 4-H Campers sport your business on their shirt! Donations and business name must be s...
05/12/2026

It’s that time again!!! Let Unicoi 4-H Campers sport your business on their shirt!

Donations and business name must be submitted to [email protected] no later than May 21st! This will guarantee your business name on the shirt!

Proceeds go directly to Unicoi County
4-H Program!

Wishing all of our 4-H moms a Happy Mother's Day! Unicoi 4-H is blessed with the best moms that help keep our program go...
05/10/2026

Wishing all of our 4-H moms a Happy Mother's Day! Unicoi 4-H is blessed with the best moms that help keep our program going strong!

🏹Our 4-H Archery Team was right on target this season! With over 600 between all disciplines and ages, Unicoi County sti...
05/08/2026

🏹Our 4-H Archery Team was right on target this season! With over 600 between all disciplines and ages, Unicoi County still brought home some great hardware!

🥈🥉Sam Linkous: Jr. High 2nd place Skillathon, 3rd place shooting.

🏆Wrangler Peterson: Top 15 finish in the Sr. High division AND secured his spot in the 4-H State Invitational happening later in the summer.

A big congratulations to all of our athletes on such a successful season! Now let's get ready for fall league!

🥩We greatly appreciate Dr. Kelly Vierck, UT Meat Science Extension Specialist, for joining us last night at our monthly ...
04/29/2026

🥩We greatly appreciate Dr. Kelly Vierck, UT Meat Science Extension Specialist, for joining us last night at our monthly 4-H Livestock Program Meeting.

🥩Dr. Vierck shared her experiences and opportunities that help lead her from a small town, Wisconsin farm girl to a Meat Science Guru! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to give back to our youth.

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Erwin, TN
37650

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