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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.

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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

Healthy Heart Ambassador Program – Are you on high blood pressure medication and/or diagnosed with high blood pressure? This 4 month free monitoring program (June – Sept.) can help you better communicate with your health care team and help reduce and control blood pressure. You will check in twice a month during office hours with the facilitator, monitor your bp at home (we’ll provide the equipment), receive weekly emails or calls and attend 4 nutrition presentations. All meetings will be at the Bedford County Senior Citizens Center. See the flyer for dates and more details. Take control of your health and blood pressure – sign up today!
Canning College -The UT/TSU Extension Office will be holding canning colleges on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on the square. These will be two separate, identical hands-on classes that teach the current recommendations for water bath and pressure canning. Participants must pre-register for one day or the other, and the cost is $15. Stop by the Extension Office, 2105 Midland Road, to register or call the office at 931-684-5971. Here is the flyer. Space is limited to 12 people per class, and the classes are open to anyone interested. Call the Extension Office at 684-5971 for questions.
Mediterranean Class – Looking to eat more healthy? The Mediterranean Diet is both a healthy and delicious eating pattern. UT/TSU Extension is offering a four week class exploring the foods and principles of the Mediterranean Diet through lecture, cooking demonstrations, tastings and more. It will be held on Fridays, July 18—August 8 at 10:00 –11:30 a.m. at the Extension Office. Cost is $25 for the series and you must pre-register by going to bedford.tennessee.edu or stopping by the Extension Office at 2105 Midland Road for a registration form. Call 931-684-5971 for more information.
May Marathon Month – Join us as we walk 13 or 26 miles over the month of May, a few miles at a time. Register on-line, receive a weekly emailed newsletter, walk your miles and report at the end of the month to receive a medal, if completing your marathon! See the flyer for more information or click here to register.
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 at 10:30 am at the Extension Office.
Wheel FCE – Regular meeting day is Second Thursday at 12:00 noon at Shiloh Outreach Church.
Shelbyville FCE – Regular meeting day is First Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Extension Office.
Four Corners FCE – Regular meeting day is Fourth Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office.
Butler’s Creek FCE – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. Next meeting is June 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Nash Creamery.
Town and Country – Regular meeting day is the Second Monday at 11:00 am at Cannon United Methodist Church.
Fairview FCE – Regular meeting day is Third Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Extension Office.
Liberty FCE -Regular meeting day is the Third Monday at 5:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.

4-H

Junior Camp sign-ups will start March 3rd and end June 3rd. Camp is $350. Papers are at our office!
4-H Fair Prep Workshop- Join Bedford County 4-H in preparation for the fair! During our Fair Prep Workshop, participants will learn how to bake bread and chocolate chip cookies and complete 3 crafts that can be entered into the fair! This workshop will take place Tuesday, June 17th from 9 am- 2 pm and is open to any 4-8 grader. To register stop by the Extension Office beginning March 3rd to complete the registration form and pay the $35 participation fee, this is open to the first 12 to sign up!
4-H Dairy Day Workshop- MOOOOOO….it’s time to celebrate the tastiest industry in TN, the dairy industry! Join us for a fun day of cooking, cheese making, and science with dairy during this workshop! This workshop will take place on Wednesday, June 11th from 9:30 am- 3:30 pm and is open to the first 12 4th and 5th graders to sign up. Sign-ups will begin March 3rd. To sign up, stop by the Extension Office to complete sign-up form and pay the $30 participation fee.
Dairy Judging Practices– 4th-12th grade students can come and learn more about judging dairy cattle. Contact Mrs. Samantha at samjpeyt@utk.edu or 931-684-5971 for more information.
Bedford County Fair- July 14th-20th
Poultry Judging- Practices will begin July 22nd from 3:45- 5:00 pm at our office. Contact Ms. Emily Mote for more information at emote@utk.edu or 931-684-5971