Programs educate farmers and homeowners and other agricultural and horticultural producers on the latest management practices needed to solve problems and improve production and marketing.
Programs also help Tennesseans protect the environment and improve the management, marketing, and use of natural resources. For more detailed information about these programs provided in your area please contact the County Extension Office.
For more information on any of the following programs please contact the Lawrence County Extension Office at 931-762-5506
University of Tennessee Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Team is the premier source of educational programs and information about agriculture, natural resources, and the food system.
Want to improve the profitability on your beef herd? Would you like to know how to improve reproduction rates or increase weight of gain on your herd? If this is the case, then the Beef Profitability Program is for you. We have up-to-date information on forages, working facilities, nutrition, and much, much more.
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Do you need to improve your hay crop? Do you wonder how much fertilizer or lime you need to put on this year for your fields? You need to contact us for your forage program. We have information regarding seeding rates, soil test, fertilizer, and lime rates. We can help you improve productivity of your fields, whether they are for pasture or hay fields.
Are your yields a little low compared to past years? Did you have an insect problem this year on your corn crop? If so, you should be in our crop production program. We offer soil test and information on seeding rates, pesticide rates, herbicide rates, and more. More information can be found at http://utcrops.com/.
Do you have pine beetles in your forest? Are you wondering what type of trees you should plant for harvest? Do you have large or small acreages of forest? Then you should participate in our forestry program. We have field days and farm tours so that you can see innovative ideas and learn important information on managing your forest.
Service offered to farmers to help with the long and short term planning. Beef Cattle “FIRM” is a computer software program designed for beef cattle farmers and ranchers. It is a tool to help maintain individual cow, bull and calf performance, sale information and inventory records.
