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
- Tai Chi for Arthritis – Tai Chi is an exercise form that helps reduce pain and stiffness, improve balance and coordination and increase circulation through slow fluid movements and agile steps. A new series of the beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis lessons will start on Monday, January 26 at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Bedford County Senior Citizens Center. The program is free of charge and will meet Mondays and Fridays through March 30. Call the Extension Office at 684-5971 for questions and come join us. See the flyer 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. The next meeting is February 2.
- Shelbyville FCE – Regular meeting day is First Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Extension Office. The next meeting is February 3.
- Town and Country FCE – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 11:00 am at the Extension Office. The next meeting will be February 9.
- Butler’s Creek FCE – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office . Next meeting will be February 9.
- Wheel FCE – Regular meeting day is Second Thursday at 12:00 noon at Shiloh Outreach Church. Bring a potluck dish. The next meeting is February 12.
- Liberty FCE -Regular meeting day is the Third Monday at 5:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. The next meeting will be February 16 at 3:00.
- Fairview FCE – Regular meeting day is Third Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Extension Office. The next meeting will be January 21.
- Four Corners FCE – Regular meeting day is Fourth Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. The next meeting will be January 26.
4-H
- Livestock Judging: First practice will be Thursday, February 5th 3:45-4:45 pm @ Bedford County Extension Office. 4th-12th grade.
- Horse Judging: First practice will be Thursday, February 5th 5:30-6:30 pm @ Bedford County Extension Office. 4th-12th grade.
- FCS Skillathon: First practice will be on Monday, February 9th 4:30-5:30 @ Bedford County Extension Office. 6th-12th Grade.
- Meat Judging: First practice will be Tuesday, February 3rd 4:30-5:30 @ Bedford County Extension Office. 4th-12th grade.
- 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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