UT TSU Extension - Knox County

With the recent rise in tick bites and tick-borne illnesses, many people are wanting to know about potential health impacts for themselves, their pets, and livestock. If you are wanting to know more, we highly encourage you to register for Tick Ready Tennessee, a program presented by our amazing University of Tennessee Veterinary and Entomology staff. The registration deadline is June 8th, so don’t miss out!

Do you have fruit, vegetable, ornamental, or lawn questions? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to join our Virtual Plant Clinic Office Hours!!!

We still have a few spots available for 4-H Camp! If you are interested, please contact our office ASAP- the deadline is approaching soon!

Neal Denton (County Director) and Lauren Woods (FCS Agent) recently had the honor of visiting Cancer Support Community East Tennessee and sharing some tips on growing and cooking with herbs and spices. Thank you for having us- we hope everyone enjoyed the program!

If you would like more information about herbs, please visit our website at knox.tennessee.edu/family-consumer-science/food-and-health/ .

Do you need to have your pressure canner tested? If so, we have an upcoming opportunity! Be sure to stop by Stormer’s Hardware on June 25th between 10:30 and 1:00 and see our FCS agent Lauren Woods. If you have any questions, you can contact Lauren at 865-215-3559 or [email protected] .

This past Friday, Lee Rumble- Knox County Extension Agent and ISA Certified Arborist, hosted Day 2 of our Grounds Management Short Course for 2026. Each year, this course is offered to green industry professionals, giving them the opportunity to learn from leading experts and earn continuing education points for ISA Certified Arborists and TDA Pesticide Applicator Points for Commercial Applicators. Attendees also get breakfast and lunch! If you are interested in taking this course next year, please contact our office at 865-215-2340 for more information.

Our third New Farmer Academy class is in the books! We had an excellent day visiting Beardsley Community Farm and Richard and Brenda Neal’s farm in Heiskell. We have had a fabulous group that has been meeting once a month since March, and we have had a blast gaining a variety of hands-on experience and covering a wide array of relevant and contemporary farming topics. If you would like to be added to our interest list for our Class of 2027 New Farmer’s Academy, please contact Lynnsey Fox at 865-215-2379 or [email protected].

Are you currently in the green industry? Consider joining us for our upcoming Arborist Prep Course! *Please note that this course is not open to the general public, as there are working hour requirements. Previous arboriculture education/experience is required. Contact Lee Rumble for more information. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer, or visit https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3374&SINGLESTORE=true