Bedford County Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to the citizens of Bedford County.
Working with farmers, families, youth, and communities in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resource Development, and 4-H Youth Development, Extension helps improve people’s lives with solutions and information from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Tennessee State University.
Bedford County Featured Events
Agriculture
- Beef Quality Assurance training is by appointment at the Extension office. Contact the office at 931-684-5971.
- Private Applicator Training for Restricted Use Pesticides is available by appointment at the Extension office. Contact the office at 931-684-5971.
- Farming Fundamentals – On-line program completed on your time. See the Agriculture Programs Page on the tab above for details.
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Canning College -This class will cover the basics of canning and current recommendations for processing. We will discuss food safety and the science of canning as well as cover the step-by-step process for water bath canning and pressure canning with hands on experience with canning tomatoes, jam and green beans. Friday or Saturday, June 12 or 13 at 9:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville, TN. Cost is $20.00 and you must pre-register by calling the Extension Office at 931-684-5971 or see the flyer here.
- May Marathon Month – Join us in walking a full (26 miles) or half (13 miles) marathon, a few miles at a time over the month of May. It’s free, fun and motivating. Simply register on-line, track your miles and then report on the survey at the end of the month. You’ll receive weekly email newsletters filled with helpful information and a medal if you complete and report your marathon! See the flyer here or register on Qualtrics here.
- Come join an FCE Club (Family and Community Education) for 2026! Enjoy informative and fun programs throughout the year at monthly club meetings and special events and engage in community service and fellowship. Call the office at 931-684-5971 for more information or see the FCE webpage.
FCE
- Heart of the Home FCE – Regular meeting day is First Monday at 10:30 am at the Extension Office.
- Shelbyville FCE – Regular meeting day is First Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Extension Office.
- Town and Country FCE – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 11:00 am at the Extension Office.
- Butler’s Creek FCE – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. Meeting for May is at Farm Bureau on Monday, May 8 at 4:00 p.m. Next meeting will be June 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Nash Creamery.
- Wheel FCE – Regular meeting day is Second Thursday at 12:00 noon at Shiloh Outreach Church. Bring a potluck dish to share for lunch.
- Liberty FCE -Regular meeting day is the Third Monday at 5:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
- Fairview FCE – Regular meeting day is Third Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Extension Office.
- Four Corners FCE – Regular meeting day is Fourth Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office.
4-H
- Junior 4-H Camp: June 8th-12th. Registration will open Monday, March 2nd and run through May 15th. $360. 4th-6th grade. Scholarships are available!
- Fair Prep Workshop: July 2nd 9:00-2:00 @ Bedford County Extension Office. Registration will open May 1st. $30. 4th-12th grade.
- Honor Club: Meetings are held the First Monday of Each Month October through April from 5:00-6:00 p.m. @ Bedford County Extension Office. This is open to youth 6th-12th grade.
- If you have any questions about events coming up with 4-H Call the Extension Office at 931-684-5971 and ask for Samantha or Emily.
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