UT Extension-Hickman County

06/16/2026

Deadline to register for this fun class is this FRIDAY, June 19th. Make sure you do not miss out, and reserve your spot today!

It is $25 to attend this class. Call the Extension office at 931-729-2404 to register or sign up via https://tiny.utk.edu/cQHba

06/09/2026

Reminder of our upcoming class! The registration deadline is 10 days away, so make sure to reserve your spot today!

Join us for our next door hanger painting class at the East Hickman Public Library and create an Independence Day door hanger to get you and your house ready just in time for the 4th of July!

🗓 Tuesday, June 23rd
⏰ 1:00- 3:00 PM

For $25, you’ll paint your own 16-inch door hanger like the one shown below (bow included 🎀). Registration for this class will close Friday, June 19th.

Sign up today: https://tiny.utk.edu/cQHba or contact FCS Agent Emma Marrs at 931-729-2404 or [email protected] for more information.

06/08/2026

Join us for our last Everybody Gets Older class at the Hickman County Senior Center this Thursday, June 11th, at 10:30 AM!

Join us at the Hickman County Senior Center for a fun and educational series all about navigating the years ahead. We’ll cover important topics like fraud and scams, Social Security, housing and home care, and exiting gracefully.

Bring a friend and come learn, connect, and plan for the future together!
Dates: Friday, May 22nd
Tuesday, May 26th
Thursday, June 4th
Thursday, June 11th
Time: 10:30 AM

For more information, contact Emma Marrs at 931-729-2404 or [email protected]

06/06/2026

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued temporary animal import requirements following a recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas.

There is currently no indication of an outbreak in Tennessee. This proactive order focuses on education, early detection and prevention to help protect animal health.

New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can affect warm-blooded animals, especially through open wounds. Animal owners, producers, veterinarians and transporters are encouraged to monitor animals closely, especially wounds and areas around the nose, ears, eyes, mouth and genitalia.

Watch for drainage, discharge, bleeding, swelling, discomfort, lethargy, isolation or unusual odors.

Suspected cases must be reported to the Tennessee State Veterinarian’s Office within 24 hours at 615-837-5120 or [email protected].

To read more about the order, visit:
tn.gov/agriculture/animals/animal-health-resources/alerts.html

06/06/2026

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06/04/2026

06/04/2026

05/31/2026

Dairy farmers, value-added dairy producer-processors, and technical assistance providers from TN, NC, KY, and surrounding southeastern states who are interested in attending the 2026 American Cheese Society Annual Conference are encouraged to apply for a travel scholarship to be used towards attendance at the conference offered by the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative - SDBII.

Selected individuals will be reimbursed up to $1,500 to help defray registration and selected travel expenses to attend. Applications for travel assistance are due by May 27, 2026, to allow selected participants to register for the event in a timely manner.

This year's ACS Annual Conference will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 7 - 10.

For more information about the American Cheese Society Conference, visit https://www.cheesesociety.org/conference/2026-conference.

For more information on SDBII Travel Scholarships and to apply, visit tiny.utk.edu/ACS2026.

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture | UT Extension | Dairy Programs at the University of Tennessee

05/28/2026

We had a wonderful time partnering with Progressive Directions, Inc. in Hickman County for a hands-on cooking class with FCS Agent Emma Marrs! 🍕 Participants created their own personal pizzas while practicing fine motor skills through cutting and preparing fresh veggie toppings.

Progressive Directions does an incredible job supporting and empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and we love getting the opportunity to work with them and the adults they serve!

If anyone is interested in more educational classes like this specifically designed for adults with disabilities, please reach out to FCS Agent Emma Marrs with UT Extension Hickman County at 931-729-2404 or by email at [email protected]. She would love to chat about hosting more classes like this in the community!

05/26/2026

Join us for our next door hanger painting class at the East Hickman Public Library and create an Independence Day door hanger to get you and your house ready just in time for the 4th of July!

🗓 Tuesday, June 23rd
⏰ 1:00- 3:00 PM

For $25, you’ll paint your own 16-inch door hanger like the one shown below (bow included 🎀). Registration for this class will close Friday, June 19th.

Sign up today: https://tiny.utk.edu/cQHba or contact FCS Agent Emma Marrs at 931-729-2404 or [email protected] for more information.