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
- Take Charge of Your Diabetes -Do you need help in learning how to manage diabetes for yourself or someone you care for? This six-week program, helps people with diabetes learn to manage their disease and improve their health. Some of the topics covered include nutrition, controlling blood sugar, exercise, stress management, foot care, etc. The program is offered free of charge and will be taught by UT/TSU Extension and the Health Department on Fridays at 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., April 17 – May 22 at the Rosenwald Center (516 Tillman Street, Shelbyville). People who have diabetes, pre-diabetes, care for someone or anyone who wants to know more about the care of diabetes are welcome. See the flyer for more information. Call the Extension Office at 684-5971 to sign up.
- 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. The next meeting is March 5 at 3:00 p.m. Bring requested items for the Spay and Neuter Clinic.
- Shelbyville FCE – Regular meeting day is First Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Extension Office. The next meeting is March 5 at 3:00 p.m. at the Extension office before the County Wide meeting.
- 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 March 2 at Farm Bureau at 4:30 pm.
- 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 April 20.
- 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
- 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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