UT TSU Extension - Lawrence County

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Office Hours is back for 2026!

Have horticulture questions? Join Extension professionals for practical, experience-based answers and discussion.

Sessions begin at 9 AM CST on:
June 12th
July 10th
August 14th
September 11th

05/21/2026

WOW First Place Award is $100

🎉 Lawrence County Mini Fair – June 2nd at Rotary Park! 🎉
Get ready for a fun-filled day of community spirit, creativity, and friendly competition! 🌽🍰🌼
The Lawrence County Mini Fair is coming up on June 2nd at Rotary Park, and YOU are invited to participate!
🏆 Awards Sponsored by Middle Tennessee District Fair
💵 $100 prize for 1st place in EACH of the 10 categories!
🌟 Categories Include:

Honey
Eggs
Baked goods (cakes & pies)
Jams & jellies
Locally grown produce
Potted plants
Sewing & stitchery
Handicrafts
Woodworking
Antique tractor

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages are welcome to enter—everyone has a chance to win big!
📝 Important:
All participants must register online in advance:
👉 tiny.utk.edu/LawCoMiniFair2026
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talents, support local agriculture and craftsmanship, and compete for great prizes!
📍 Rotary Park
📅 June 2nd
Tag your friends and spread the word—we can’t wait to see all the amazing entries! 🎪✨

05/20/2026

Salute to Ag Week Lawrence County Mini Fair
June 2nd
Rotary Park

Awards for top entries are sponsored by Middle Tennessee District Fair.

If you would like to enter your items go to:
tiny.utk.edu/LawCoMiniFair2026

Honey
Eggs
Baked Cakes & Pies
Jams & Jellies
Locally Grown Produce
Potted Plants
Sewing & Stitchery
Handicrafts
Woodworking
Antique Tractor

05/12/2026

Just a reminder that there is still time to register for next week's grazing school. Attached is the day's agenda and flyer with registration instructions.

The Middle Tennessee Grazing School will be led by grazing specialist Greg Brann and hosted in collaboration with Lawrence County Extension, Lawrence County’s Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Cumberland River Compact at Holler Hills Farm in Leoma, TN. This evening workshop will take a deep dive into the many benefits and challenges of a multi-paddock, managed grazing system.
Grazing specialist and farmer Greg Brann will teach this workshop, joined by Dr. Bruno Pedreira, UT Extension Forage Specialist, as part of the Master Forage Program. The first part of the course will be spent in the “classroom” and the second half in the field. Learn how to increase stocking density, make the most of marginal land, provide water access to remote parts of your farm, and more. Additionally, attendees are eligible for cost-share funding through the Compact to install exclusion fencing along creeks, streams, and rivers.
Dinner will be provided. This class is free, thanks to funding from the NASDA Foundation and Southern SARE. Even though the course is free participants are required to pre-register for an accurate head count for food and materials. To register either hit the below web-link or hit the QR code on the attached flyer.
https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/event/river-friendly-farms-grazing-school-master-forage-tour/

05/12/2026

Salute To Ag Week
Farm To Fairgrounds Mini Fair
June 2nd
Open to all ages
Deadline to enter is June 1st by 5:00 PM
Register online at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-S2ivf97EoRHm0btJuwXe6JURE1ETEhXRUxUSlQyVFpZMk01NjFRVVFTUC4u

05/12/2026

Join us and learn the Middle Tennessee District Fair rules and regulations for entering canned items. Stacy will walk you through proper canning methods and show you how to can jams and jellies. She will answer questions to help you prepare quality show entries. Whether you're a first-time exhibitor or a seasoned fair participant, this workshop is for you. We'd love to see you there.
June 1st
10:00 AM
Lawrence County Extension Office
2385 Buffalo Rd, Lawrenceburg TN
To register online to go https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-S2ivf97EoRHm0btJuwXe6JUNDFBRkpOT0UxNlVRMFVNNzdRS0RUTURRNS4u

05/08/2026

🐝 Exciting news for aspiring beekeepers! The Lawrence County Extension Office will be one of the host locations for the Basic TN Master Beekeeper Program. This two-day class will be held June 22–23.

Whether you are just getting started or looking to build your beekeeping knowledge, this is a great opportunity to learn from experts and connect with other beekeepers. The $125 registration fee includes lunch both days.

Spots are limited, so register today at epp.tennessee.edu/masterbee/

05/05/2026

Join us!
🌾🎡 Salute to Ag Week: Farm to Fairgrounds! 🎡🌾

Get ready to celebrate everything that makes Lawrence County agriculture so special—from the farm all the way to the fairgrounds! 🚜🌱

Want to join in on the fun?

Find everything you need to know at lawrence.tennessee.edu.

✨ Check out:
• Full event schedules
• Registration details
• Easy online payment links
• A lineup of exciting activities for all ages

Whether you’re entering, attending, or just cheering on our local farmers, this is a week you won’t want to miss.
Come be part of the celebration and experience Farm to Fairgrounds with us! 🎉🐄🌽

05/04/2026

Join us for the Farm to Table Dinner on Thursday, June 4 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Orton Livestock Pavilion.

Enjoy a locally sourced, three-course meal while supporting Lawrence County FFA & 4-H Programs and investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Tickets are $100 per person or $750 for a table of eight.

From the Farm to the Fairgrounds—we hope to see you there! 🐮🎪

Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/4n9OC3S

04/25/2026

The Lawrence County Master Gardeners plant sale is in full swing today. We still have tomatoes, basil, hot peppers, sweet peppers, gourds, and holiday cacti for sale. The plant sale will be running until 1 PM, so it's not too late to stop by.