UT Extension - Macon County

06/15/2026

🌱🐄🌻 Mark your calendars for the To***co, Beef & More Field Day and Tradeshow! 🌻🐄🌱

Join us on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield, TN, for a day packed with the latest research, educational tours, and networking opportunities for producers and homeowners alike.

📍 Location: 3406 Oakland Road, Springfield, TN
🕗 Registration: Begins at 8:00 a.m.
🎓 CEU Opportunity: Private and Commercial Applicators can earn 1 pesticide point during the 8:15 a.m. CEU session.
🚜 Field Tours Begin: 9:30 a.m.
🤝 Trade Show: 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
🍽 Lunch: Served at 12:00 p.m.

Choose from three educational tour tracks:

🚬 Tour A – To***co
• Considerations for Burley To***co Production
• Dark To***co Production and Research Update
• Disease Management in To***co Production

🐮 Tour B – Beef & Forage
• Soil Testing and Soil Quality in Pasture and Hay Systems
• Summer W**d Control in Pastures
• Balancing Yield and Quality in Tennessee Grazing Systems
• Stockpiling Fescue

🌺 Tour C – Home & Garden
• UT Horticulture Publications
• Monarch Waystation and Pollinator Garden
• Three Sisters Garden
• Vegetable Varieties and Blueberries

Whether you're a to***co producer, cattle farmer, forage manager, gardener, or simply interested in learning more about Tennessee agriculture, there's something for everyone!

For more information, contact your local UT Extension Office 615-666-3341 or the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center at 615-382-3131. ***coBeefAndMore

06/15/2026

We have a few items not claimed at 4-H Camp. Please come by and pick up your items with in the next week.

06/12/2026

Such a FUN 4-H Camp Week. Campers will be arriving at Lafayette Elem School around 10:50 this morning.

06/11/2026

🍀Closing ceremonies of Junior 4-H Camp Week 2🍀

06/11/2026

Day 4 of Junior 4-H Camp!

Today our group is responsible for the dining hall and flag ceremonies. The campers have been eager to volunteer, lend a hand, and take on leadership roles throughout the week.

It's been wonderful to watch the kids learn new skills, build confidence, and grow each day. After a busy morning, they'll enjoy a little rest and relaxation before heading back out for more swimming, outdoor adventures, and camp fun!

We're making great memories and enjoying every moment of camp. ☀️🏕️💚🍀

06/11/2026

Good morning from 4-H camp! We are starting the day with flag raising before breakfast.

06/11/2026

Day 3 was another day packed full of fun! Campers enjoyed ziplining, archery, time at the lake, and more. The evening wrapped up with an exciting kickball game and a foam party!

06/10/2026

Day 2 was full of adventure and fun, featuring sports, the rifle range, lake activities, swimming, creative time in the craft house and wood shop, and a memorable campfire to end the day.

We also took time to celebrate our teen leader, Jessa Spears, and wish her a very happy birthday! 🎉

06/09/2026

🍀Macon County 4-H has eight delegates that were selected to attend Tennessee Academic Conference at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The following 4-H members will be learning more about their project areas, making new friends, and exploring college life this week. We are so proud of these outstanding members and their project involvement. 🍀

Anna Blankenship - Veterinary Science
Luke Fitzgerald - Entrepreneurship
Grant Gammons - Dairy/Food Science
Isabelle Nash - Poultry
Nathaniel West - Swine
Addison Vantrease-Melton - Healthy Living
Madeline Huntsman - Citizenship
Addie Hudson - Swine

06/09/2026