UT Extension - Washington County

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Join us for the 2026 Tri-State Beef Conference, bringing together cattle producers from Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina for a day of education, networking, and industry insight.

Date: August 4, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Ron Ramsey Center, 140 Spurgeon Lane, Blountville, TN 37617

Attendees will hear from leading experts on current beef cattle topics, explore the latest research and management practices, and connect with fellow producers from across the region. Whether you manage a small herd or a large operation, this conference offers valuable information to help strengthen your operation and improve profitability.

Registration Information

Register online by scanning the QR code on the original flyer or visiting:

https://utian.tennessee.edu/tri-state-beef-expo

For questions or assistance with registration, contact:

Lisa McCormick or Melody Rose
Phone: 423-753-1680 or 423-574-1919
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

☀️Jr. Camp Day 3 ☀️

Here’s some highlights of things we have enjoyed!
- Fire Science Lessons🚒
- Flag Retirement
- Nature Hikes
- Astronomy lessons
- Guided Wildlife Encounters
- Trap Shooting
- Learning the dangers of impaired driving through simulation goggles

☀️Jr. Camp Day 2☀️

Here’s a few highlights from our 2nd day!
- Our boys and girls got 1st and 2nd place for cleanest cabin🎉 so they got to get in the lunch line first!
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Wood working
- Tie-die and Airbrush
- Crafts
- Ropes course
- Early morning cookout
- Carnival
- playground
- LOTS AND LOTS of cotton candy 😋

Small Farm Livestock Series

Interested in getting started in livestock production or looking to take your current operation to the next level? Join us for the Small Farm Livestock Series, featuring seven interactive webinars designed to provide practical, real-world information on livestock management, herd health, quality assurance, and value-added opportunities. The series will conclude with an exciting hands-on field day where you can see concepts in action, learn new skills, connect with industry experts, and network with fellow producers from across the region.

Webinar Schedule

August 13, 2026 – Livestock Basics

Zoom Webinar
Alyssa Large, UT Extension Hancock County

August 27, 2026 – Business Management

Zoom Webinar
Ty Wolaver, UT Manage Specialist

September 10, 2026 – Bovine: Beef and Dairy

Zoom Webinar
Lisa McCormick, UT Extension Washington County
Alyssa Large, UT Extension Hancock County

September 24, 2026 – Poultry

Zoom Webinar
Alyssa Large, UT Extension Hancock County

October 8, 2026 – Small Ruminants

Zoom Webinar
Lisa McCormick, UT Extension Washington County

October 22, 2026 – Forage and Nutrition

Zoom Webinar
Lisa McCormick, UT Extension Washington County

November 5, 2026 – Value-Added Products

In-Person Hands-On Field Day

November 13, 2026

Northeast Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center
2255 East Allens Bridge Road
Greeneville, TN 37743

Topics include:

Quality Assurance Chuteside Training
Livestock Handling
Feedstuffs
Specialty Value-Added Products
Forage Field Walk
Registration Information

Cost: $50 per participant.

To register or request additional information, contact:

Lisa McCormick
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 423-753-1680

Register online at: https://tiny.utk.edu/SmallFarmSeries

☀️Junior 4-H Camp Day 1☀️

We had a great 1st day of camp yesterday!

Here’s just a few things we got to enjoy on Day 1:
- Meeting all the campers and leaders from different counties
- Swim tests and pool time
- Gaga Ball
- Sports
- Crafts
- Airbrush
- Wildlife
- Fishing Tournament
- Scavenger Hunts
- SMORES!!

Special thanks to Mrs. Barbara, Juanita, and Sarah for bringing and hosting such a fun side porch craft day yesterday!

🥁The next series of Cardio Drumming Classes is coming back starting next Monday, June 22nd!

Join Elizabeth for a whole body, whole brain wellness program that intergrates drumming fitness with yesteryears muisic and beats.

📅Mondays starting June 22nd to Sept. 21st, 2026
🕤🕠 9:30AM and 5:30PM
📍 University Parkway Baptist Church, 219 University Parkway Johnson City, TN
💲$3 per class or $25 for a 10 Class Punch Card
‼ Class Sizes Limited to 11 individuals.
📝Preregistration Required: https://tiny.utk.edu/cdsummer2026
📨📞For more information please contact Elizabeth Renfro, [email protected] or 423.753.1680

Update! This class is now FULL
📣 Registration is open and there are two spots left!
🎄Christmas in July is July 25th, 10a–3:30p
💲Fee: $50 per person*
🔗Link to register: https://tiny.utk.edu/ChristmasinJuly2026
📩An email will be sent to registered participants with more details closer to the class date.

Questions?
Contact Sarah Ballance at 👉 [email protected] or call 📞 423.753.1680

*Payment is non-refundable

❤️🤍💙
Our office staff took a moment this afternoon to help celebrate our Statehoods 230th year with the viewing of the Washington Quilt at the Washington County, TN Old Courthouse.

29 Washington Counties from across the United States came together to create this beautiful quilt to commemorate the 250th Birthday of America! It will travel to each of those counties that contributed over the next 2 years. It won’t be at our courthouse for too much longer before it goes onto Idaho!

👀 Can you spot the TN Quilt Square?

Join us at the Jonesborough & Gray Libraries for a fun class!

🌲Ages 5 to 12 can learn how to unearth the stories of trees by reading their rings with UT Extension & 4-H! Register for a session of It's All in the Rings by calling (423) 477-2027 or emailing [email protected].

📝We have a session on Monday, June 8th at the Jonesborough Library and a session on Thursday, June 25th at the Gray Library, both at 10 a.m. Please choose one when reaching out to register.

📅 Save the Dates!
🪡 The Sewing Basics Workshop dates have been announced for Washington County.
Join our FCS/4-H Program Assistant, Sarah Ballance, as she offers four Sewing Workshops.
Want to be one of the first to register?
Go to this link 👉 https://tiny.utk.edu/Sewing.Interest2026 to receive notification before registration fully opens.
‼️ Spots are limited to 5 people per class.
📌 Registration begins June 12, 2026.
💲 Cost: $50 per Sewing Class.
ℹ For ages 15 to adults!
*The August, September and October Workshops participants will make and learn the same things.