UT Extension-Hancock County

10/12/2026

🐂 Curious about virtual fencing for cattle? Join Lee County Extension and their partners on Monday, October 19, for a field visit featuring virtual fencing technology in action! Learn how this technology works and explore its potential for your cattle operation.

📅 October 19, 2026 | 4:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner and discussion to follow!
📌 Registration required by October 16!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/virtualfencinglee
See the flyer below for additional details!

10/12/2026

October the 6th, these 4th - 8th grade 4-H members attended our Hunting Skills/Shooting sports day camp. Students got to spend the first half of the day learning about hunting various animals such as: deer, ducks, turkey, small game, predators and tree stand safety and hunting with a saddle. After lunch they got to learn about the shooting sports areas, and even shot a few clay targets and archery. Thanks to everyone involved in making this day camp a fun and enjoyable experience for the kids. We had a host of volunteers and agents who helped make sure the kids learned some new skills and learned about the shooting sports area. Those people were: Chad Burke, David Ellison, Jackson Moyers, Christian Dalton, Katelynn Rector, and Jason and Renetta Lawson. Thanks for all the the parents and volunteers for helping make this possible for the 4-H kids.

10/12/2026

Reminder to High School 4-H members! Registration to Fall Conference is due Friday!

10/09/2026

🌱 Calling all new and growing farmers! 🚜

Mark your calendars for the 2027 Northeast Tennessee New Farmer Academy! Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your agricultural knowledge, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

📅 Kicking off February 22, 2027!

Stay tuned for more details!

10/07/2026

🐄 Interested in learning Artificial Insemination for your cattle operation? Join us for a Bovine Artificial Insemination Course on November 9–10 in Speedwell, TN! This two-day, hands-on course will give participants the opportunity to learn and practice skills related to bovine reproduction and artificial insemination.

📅 November 9 & 10 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
💲 $375 per person
📍 Servolution Health Services – Speedwell, TN
⚠️ Space is limited and pre-registration is required!
💻 Online registration is encouraged! Register here: tinyurl.com/BovineAI2026

Hancock County Producers: Have questions or need assistance registering? Contact Alyssa at the UT Extension Hancock County Office at 423-733-2526.

This is a great opportunity to add another valuable management skill to your cattle operation! Register by October 30 or until the class is full!

10/06/2026

There will be an upcoming Be More Tennessee Steer Committee meeting on Thursday, October 15th at 11:30 A.M. at the new Hancock County Health Department building, located at 222 Health Drive, Sneedville, TN.

This meeting will be an opportunity to discuss how Be More Tennessee has been implemented throughout Hancock County so far, as well as future opportunities for continued collaboration. We will also review the scope of HOP funding to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding how we can work together as partners and assist with volunteering efforts when needed.

Snacks and drinks will be provided during the meeting.

If you know of anyone else who may be interested in attending or who would be a valuable partner in these efforts, please feel free to invite them. We look forward to seeing everyone and continuing to build on the work happening in Hancock County!

10/06/2026

🐂 Don’t miss the Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo!
Early registration is only $25 through this Friday, October 9th! After Friday, registration increases to $50. Join us October 15th for a great day of education, demonstrations, industry experts, networking, and more!

🎓 Need Master Beef Producer credit? Ask Alyssa at the Extension Office about available options!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or contact your local UT Extension office for assistance. Get signed up before Friday and save $25! 🐄

10/03/2026

10/01/2026

The kids know about this, just wanted to share with the parents. We are planning on having our Hunting skills/shooting sports day camp Tuesday October 6th.

Where: 3954 Clinch Valley rd, Thorn Hill, Tn
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open to Hancock County 4-H members in the 4th - 8th grade.
Cost: $10

Students will learn more about large and small animals they can hunt, and learn about the archery and sh***un areas of the shooting sports.

You can come register Monday October the 5th or register them the day of the event. Any student that attends must fill out a 600A form from the Extension office!

10/01/2026

It is TAEP time in Tennessee!

Applications are open online October 1–7. With new opportunities for livestock fencing, lower hay-acreage requirements, expanded equipment options and more, your farm may qualify this year!

Visit tn.gov/taep to apply. Questions? Stop by and see Alyssa at UT Extension Hancock County or call 423-733-2526.