UT Extension Office- Cocke County

09/01/2026

🍲 Don't Miss Out! 🍞

Fall is just around the corner, and we still have spots available in our Vegetable Soup & Garlic Knots Class on September 15th from 6:00-8:00 PM!

Join us to learn: ✅ How to make a hearty vegetable soup using fresh, seasonal ingredients
✅ Tips for creating soft, flavorful garlic knots from scratch
✅ Research-based cooking techniques you can use at home

📍 UT Extension Office, 141 Western Plaza Drive, Newport
💲 $40 per participant

Whether you're looking to build your cooking skills or simply enjoy a fun evening in the kitchen, this hands-on class is for you!

📲 Register today at tiny.utk.edu/payonline under "FCS Options" or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Spots are limited and registration closes soon!

08/22/2026

🍐 Final Cooking & Canning Demonstration Tonight!

Don't miss our final demonstration at the Cocke County A&I Fair!

Join us at 8:00 PM in the Ag Barn to learn how to make Salted Caramel Pear Butter using a steam canner.

This delicious fall-inspired recipe combines sweet pears and rich caramel flavor into a treat you'll want to make again at home.

Thank you to everyone who has attended our demonstrations throughout the week. We hope you'll stop by one last time!

📍 Ag Barn, Cocke County A&I Fairgrounds ⏰ 8:00 PM

08/21/2026

🥔 We're Back Tonight at 8:00 PM!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to safely can vegetables at home?

Join Cocke County UT Extension in the Ag Barn for a demonstration on Seasoned Potatoes using a Pressure Canner.

We'll discuss proper pressure canning methods, food safety recommendations, and tips for preserving potatoes for later use.

📍 Ag Barn, Cocke County A&I Fairgrounds ⏰ 8:00 PM

08/20/2026

🍎 Tonight's Cooking & Canning Demonstration

Join us at 8:00 PM in the Ag Barn as we demonstrate how to make Low-Sugar Apple Pie Jam using a water bath canner.

Learn safe canning techniques while creating a delicious spread packed with apple pie flavor and less sugar.

Whether you're a beginner or experienced canner, there's something for everyone to learn!

📍 Ag Barn, Cocke County A&I Fairgrounds ⏰ 8:00 PM

08/18/2026

🧈 Tonight at the Cocke County A&I Fair!

Join Cocke County UT Extension at 7:00 PM in the Ag Barn for our first Cooking & Canning Demonstration.

Tonight we'll be showing how to make Homemade Butter in a Jar. This hands-on demonstration is a fun way to learn about a traditional kitchen skill that's simple enough for all ages to enjoy.

Come by, learn something new, and visit with Extension staff!

📍 Ag Barn, Cocke County A&I Fairgrounds ⏰ 7:00 PM

08/14/2026

🍲🧄 Don't Miss Our LAST Canning Class of the Year! 🧄🍲

Join us on September 15th from 6:00-8:00 PM for our final canning class of the season! Learn how to safely prepare and preserve a delicious hearty vegetable soup using research-based canning guidelines, plus make soft, flavorful garlic knots from scratch.

✅ Learn safe canning techniques
✅ Take home valuable food preservation knowledge
✅ Enjoy a fun, hands-on cooking experience

📍 Cocke County Extension Office
141 Western Plaza Drive
Newport, TN 37821

💲 $40 per participant
⚠️ Spots are limited!

Register online at tiny.utk.edu/payonline under "FCS Options" or scan the QR code on the flyer.

For more information, contact Amanda Huggins at [email protected] or 423-623-7531 Ext. 4.

🍅🌽 This is your last opportunity in 2026 to attend one of our canning classes, so reserve your spot today!

08/12/2026

🍓🫙 Cooking & Canning Demonstrations at the Cocke County A&I Fair! 🫙🍐

Join Cocke County UT Extension at the Ag Barn during the Cocke County A&I Fair for a series of fun and educational cooking and canning demonstrations!

📅 Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM 🧈 Learn how to make Homemade Butter in a Jar

📅 Thursday, August 20 at 8:00 PM 🍎 Make Low-Sugar Apple Pie Jam using a water bath canner

📅 Friday, August 21 at 8:00 PM 🥔 Learn to can Seasoned Potatoes using a pressure canner

📅 Saturday, August 22 at 8:00 PM 🍐 Create delicious Salted Caramel Pear Butter using a steam canner

Whether you're new to food preservation or looking to expand your skills, these demonstrations will provide practical tips, safe canning techniques, and delicious recipes to try at home.

📍 All demonstrations will be held in the Ag Barn at the Cocke County A&I Fairgrounds.

We hope to see you there!

08/11/2026

📚🌱 Gather & Grow Book Club is Back! 🌱📚

Join us for Gather & Grow Book Club, where we combine great books with meaningful discussions, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect with others in the community!

📖 August Book Selection: The Café on the Edge of the World by John Strelecky

📅 Monday, August 31
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Cocke County Extension Office
141 Western Plaza Dr., Newport, TN 37821

🎉 Book Club is FREE!

Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for a fun way to learn and grow, we'd love to have you join us. This inspiring book explores purpose, priorities, and what it means to live a fulfilling life, making it perfect for thoughtful conversation and engaging activities.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Meet new people
✅ Enjoy interactive activities inspired by the book

👉 Register at tiny.utk.edu/registernow under "FCS Options" or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Tag a friend who loves books and bring them along! 📚💙

08/07/2026

🌾🐂 GOOD NEWS—REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🐂🌾

There’s still time to join us for the 2026 Twilight Pasture Walk at Smelcer Farm!

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Smelcer Farm | Parrottsville, TN
🍽️ Dinner provided!

Join UT Extension, NRCS, and the Cocke & Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District for an evening in the pasture focused on practical information you can take back to your farm. We’ll cover topics including pasture health, forage and seeding recommendations, sprayer calibration, and more!

📣 EXTENDED RSVP DEADLINE: AUGUST 11!

The program and meal are FREE, but pre-registration is strongly requested so we can plan for dinner.

🌱 Pesticide recertification points are available for private and commercial applicators for a $25 fee. If you don't need pesticide points, the event is free to attend!

👉 Register at tiny.utk.edu/registernow under “Agriculture Options” or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Don’t miss a great evening of pasture talk, practical demonstrations, and fellowship with fellow producers! 🌾🐄

UT-TSU Extension is the outreach portion of Tennessee's two land grant universities whose goal is to provide real life solutions to the citizen's of Cocke County. Look to us for answers on 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, and Family Programs.

08/07/2026

It's Family Friday! Family and Consumer Sciences is all about strengthening family bonds and building community. Whether it's a weekly game night, cooking a meal together, or a weekend hike, time spent together is precious. Tell us about your favorite way to connect with your loved ones!