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
- The Bedford County Farmers Market is open for the 2025 Season – Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. at the Celebration Pavilion. There are no early sales. It is held at the Celebration Pavilion in front of Cooper Steel Arena under the blue water tower in Shelbyville and will run each Thursday through the season. Come see us!
- 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
- Chair Yoga – Wednesdays, September 24 – October 29 at the Extension Office at 9:30 am. See the flyer for more information. Call the office at 931-684-5971 for questions or to sign up. Free of charge.
- Relish Canning Workshop – Tuesday, September 16 at 10:00 am at the Extension Office. Cost is $10.00 and must pre-register by calling the office (931-684-5971). See the flyer for more information.
- Come join an FCE Club (Family and Community Education) for 2025! 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. Due to the holiday, the next meeting is September 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Extension Office.
- Wheel FCE – Regular meeting day is Second Thursday at 12:00 noon at Shiloh Outreach Church. Due to conflicts, the next meeting is September 18.
- Shelbyville FCE – Regular meeting day is First Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Extension Office. Next meeting will be October 7.
- Four Corners FCE – Regular meeting day is Fourth Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. The next meeting will be September 22.
- Butler’s Creek FCE – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office . Next meeting will be October 13.
- Town and Country FCE – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 11:00 am at Cannon Methodist Church. The next meeting will be October 13.
- Fairview FCE – Regular meeting day is Third Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Extension Office. The next meeting will be September 17.
- Liberty FCE -Regular meeting day is the Third Monday at 5:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. The next meeting is September 15.
4-H
- Poultry Judging- Practices will begin July 29th from 3:45- 5:00 pm at our office. Contact Mrs. Emily Wooten for more information at emote@utk.edu or 931-684-5971
- GrillMaster’s Interest Meeting: July 30th @ 5:15 p.m. at our office. Contact Mrs. Emily Wooten for more information
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