UT TSU Extension - Knox County

08/20/2026

This past Friday, our New Farmer Academy class of 2026 graduated! Congratulations to you all, and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors!!

If you are interested in signing up for future New Farmer Academy classes, contact Knox County Extension Agent Whitney Hale at 865-215-3537 or [email protected]

08/20/2026

Event reminder:

We have the UT Steak and Potatoes Field Day being held today (8/20) at the UT Plateau Research and Education Center. If you have time, be sure to drop by! Here is a link to the day’s schedule: https://plateau.tennessee.edu/steak-and-potatoes-field-day/

Also, August 25th is the UT Fall Gardeners’ Festival! Here is a link to the registration and schedule: https://plateau.tennessee.edu/fall-gardeners-festival/

We hope to see you there!

Our 2026 Steak and Potatoes Field Day event will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. (CDT) on the Plateau AgResearch and Education C ...

08/19/2026

Getting ready to roll out some 4-H clubs in Knox County! Teachers will be getting some appreciation bags. If you would like 4-H at your school, message us and well see if we can make it happen!

08/13/2026

We were well represented at the Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day! Knox County Master Gardeners hosted an Ask a Master Gardener table and we took a farm tour, listened to lectures from extension specialists and researchers, and networked with local producers as well as area resources.

Photos are of KCMG AMG table, soybean fields, corn variety trials, hops, and ETREC.

08/11/2026

Save the date and be sure to register for this upcoming Forage Field Day opportunity!

08/11/2026

Although Farmer’s Market Week has passed, we wanted to share Secretary of Agriculture Rollins’ proclamation on Farmer’s Market Week, and the call to support local farmers and ranchers.

Happy National Farmers Market Week! As the heart of our local food system, farmers markets play an essential role in strengthening rural communities, creating new market opportunities for producers, and connecting consumers with fresh, American-grown food. Be sure to visit and support your local farmers market!

Check out Secretary Rollins' proclamation ➡ https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/08/05/secretary-rollins-proclaims-national-farmers-market-week-calls-americans-support-local-farmers-and

08/07/2026

Our County Director, Neal Denton, recently spoke with Alan Williams about kudzu in Knox County. You can check out the video below!

https://www.wvlt.tv/video/2026/08/04/going-my-way-how-kudzu-spread-across-east-tennessee/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATixMVwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMBdgH5phvfeFmUp2L1mSXkVtdY9l2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4N4SScVnW_Vc4kCLD0t8MnjPUC2yqcvTSt6IXMis_lN-FsXPjNsZgjkHpsog_aem_GpplgX3QSRiFbBUMi-5U5Q

Going My Way: How kudzu spread across East Tennessee

08/05/2026

This week we are celebrating FCS Week, and today is Wellness Wednesday! Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to improve your physical and mental health. Studies show that being active for just 10 minutes a day can provide health benefits. Finding a type of exercise you enjoy can help motivate and empower your health journey. For questions and resources about exercise, nutrition, and healthy living, please contact our FCS Agent Lauren Woods at 865-215-3559!

08/04/2026

From UT Gardens Knoxville:
Mark your calendars for this year’s
Fall Gardeners’ Festival on Tuesday, August 25th 9-3 CDT, located at 320 Experiment Station Rd., Crossville, TN. There are plenty of great gardening topics and several experts from across the state! Also enjoy vendors, educational displays, and a wagon tour of our research center. Registration begins at 8:00am, or save time and pre-register here:
https://forms.gle/PTk3aRqi2GStuZ5EA

07/31/2026

A huge thank-you to Valley Dream Farm, and all those who attended our Cut Flower & Greenhouse Vegetable Production event! If you are interested in hearing more about events like these in the future, please contact our office at 865-215-3552 to be added to our mailing list.