Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)
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.
Programs also help Tennesseans protect the environment and improve the management, marketing and use of natural resources. Listed below are programs offered through the Carter County Extension Office. For more detailed information about these programs contact Carter County Extension Office.
Contact Information
Kathleen Davis
Extension Agent II
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Email: kwilso63@utk.edu
Phone: (423) 542-1818
Programs involving beef cattle are provided in breeding and genetics, reproduction, nutrition and forage utilization, production and management and marketing. You can call the office to learn more about Master Beef Producer (MB) Certification, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification or to prepare for the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP).
Programs involving small ruminants are provided in breeding and genetics, reproduction, nutrition and forage utilization, production and management and marketing. You can call the office to learn more about Master Small Ruminant (MSR) Certification or to prepare for the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP).
Programs involving horses are provided in breeding and genetics, reproduction, nutrition and forage utilization, production and management. The UT Horse Program provides science-based information on equine health, nutrition, and management. By combining teaching, research, and outreach efforts we can provide Real. Life. Solutions. for equine owners everywhere.
Pesticide Safety and Education Program (PSEP) in Tennessee is a statewide educational program with an overall goal to protect the environment and the public health from improper use of pesticides by providing applicator and public education. The primary target audience includes certified and non-certified pesticide applicators of all kinds, farmworkers, and the general public.
The Tennessee Master Farm Manager is a new course being offered in 2020. This course will focus on solid business principals to help you better manage your operation. We will focus on helping you utilize resources on your farm efficiently.
The Tennessee Master Forage Program offers an in-depth exploration of forage-livestock systems while focusing on the soil, plants, and animal interactions. Through a practical approach participants will learn from the basics to the most recent advanced practices to improve productivity and sustainability. The course features guest lectures from leading experts who will share insights across different regions, innovative practices, and solutions for our Tennessee producers and beyond.
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