UT Extension- Fayette County

06/17/2026

06/12/2026

UT W**d Tour Next Wednesday June 17
news.utcrops.com/2026/06/ut-w**d-tour-next-wednesday-june-17
Larry Steckel, Extension W**d Specialist

JACKSON, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host the annual W**d Tour June 17 at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. The guided tour will feature 40 w**d management research tests in cotton, corn and soybean.

W**d Tour runs from 9 – 11:30 a.m., with registration opening at 8:30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served.

Larry Steckel, UT Extension w**d specialist, will lead the tour, along with graduate students Hayden Love, Sally Reed and Gavin Sparks.

Most of the research featured in the 2026 W**d Tour involves management of herbicide-resistant grass species and multiple herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth. Management of these w**ds in Xtend and Enlist w**d control systems will also be highlighted.

The tour will also highlight research trials on the new herbicide resistant trait crops Axant cotton and Vyconic soybean. The implications of being able to incorporate HPPD-inhibiting herbicides into w**d management in those crops will be on display. Also, with the future availability of paraquat in question, a study examining potential substitutions will be shown and discussed.

The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is located at 605 Airways Boulevard, Jackson, Tennessee. Upon arrival, follow signs to the w**d management research plots. For directions or more information, call 731-425-4705.

Through its mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu

06/11/2026

🧵☀️ Sew Your Summer Recap! ☀️🧵

Yesterday was a wonderful day of learning and creativity! Participants learned sewing machine basics while creating their own sunglasses pouch and pillowcase to take home.

🎁 We were also able to give away several Start-to-Sew Kits for beginner sewers and, thanks to a generous donation from one of our sewing volunteers, a participant went home with a sewing machine!

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers for helping make this class a success: Lori, Martha, Melissa, Nikki, & Wendy. Thank you all for sharing your time, talents, and encouragement with our new sewers!

Thank you to all of the parents and participants for entrusting me and our volunteers to teach sewing machine basics and guide students through their projects. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your sewing journey!

🪡 If you enjoy sewing and would like to support beginner sewers by contributing to hands-on learning programs and educational sewing experiences, please contact the UT Extension Office.

🎨 Looking for another creative opportunity this summer? Join us for Line & Design Camp at UTM! I am excited to be one of several creative county Extension agents helping lead this experience.

📅 July 6–8 at UTM
👩‍🎨 Open to Grades 6–8
💲 $130
⏰ Registration Deadline: June 19
🚗 Transportation Not Provided

Contact the UT Extension Office for more information or to register!

06/10/2026

🌞 Beat the Heat This Summer! 🌿💧

Join us for our Summer Wellness & Gardening Series featuring gardening activities, chair yoga, weekly health and summer wellness tips, and hands-on learning!

🥒 This is the only fermentation program we will offer this summer! Participants will learn the basics of safe home fermentation, prepare a variety of fermented recipes, and enjoy making other healthy, seasonal recipes throughout the program.

🌱 Gardening activities
🪑 Chair yoga
💧 Hydration, sun safety, and healthy living tips
📖 Garden journaling
🥒 Hands-on fermentation and/or other food demonstrations
🛍️ A garden bag to take home

💲 The registration fee includes both program days and all supplies.

Register in person at the UT Extension Office, scan the QR code on the flyer, or visit tiny.utk.edu/fcspay.

Questions? Contact Sydney Smith or Jasmine Patton at (901) 465-5233.

🌻 We hope you'll join us for a fun and educational summer experience! 🌻

06/08/2026

UT Soybean Scout School Dates
news.utcrops.com/2026/05/ut-soybean-scout-school-dates
Sebe Brown, IPM Extension Specialist
29 May 2026

UT’s Soybean Scout Schools will be held in June and July (see details below). These field-side programs cover the basics of soybean growth, scouting, pest identification, and general management. Pesticide recertification and CCA CEU points will be available. Scout Schools are offered free of charge with sponsorship from the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board. Registration is not required. Participants will receive a scouting notebook and a sweep net while supplies last.

Lake County Soybean Scout School Flier
Lake County Soybean Scout School Flier
West TN – Lake County, June 24th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be held at 300 Headden Drive Ridgely, TN 38080. Signs will be up to direct you to the field. Contact Charlie Jo Archie for more information. 731-592-9899, [email protected]. Please RSVP by June 21st.

West TN – McNairy County, July 15th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be held in McNairy County (address forthcoming). Signs will be up to direct you to the field. Contact Jon Williams for more information. 731-645-3598, [email protected].

Middle TN – Cannon County, July 16th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be held in Cannon County (address forthcoming). Signs will be up to direct you to the field. Contact Jared Franklin for more information. 615-563-2554, [email protected].

06/05/2026

🧸🌟 Babysitting R.O.C.K.S. is Back! 🌟🧸
Want to become a confident and responsible babysitter? Join us for a fun day packed with hands-on activities as youth learn child safety, basic nutrition, child development, age-appropriate activities, professionalism, and more!

Participants will create their own lunch, enjoy many engaging hands-on activities throughout the day, and receive a certificate upon completion. 🍎🥪📜

🚨 This is the ONLY Babysitting R.O.C.K.S. session offered this summer!

📅 June 26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 UT Martin Somerville
👧👦Ages 11 & Up
💲 $35 per participant

⚠️ Limited spaces available!
🗓️ Registration deadline: June 18

✅ Register today: tiny.utk.edu/fcspay

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

🍳👩‍🍳 Kids in the Kitchen Camp is Coming to Fayette County! 🍎🔪

Looking for a fun and educational summer experience? Join us for Kids in the Kitchen Camp, a three-day hands-on cooking camp for youth entering 4th–6th grade this fall!

Participants will learn:
✅ Kitchen and knife safety
✅ Basic cooking skills
✅ Healthy eating habits
✅ Food preparation and nutrition
✅ Confidence in the kitchen through hands-on recipes

📅 July 29, 30 & 31, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Daily
📍 Somerville Methodist Church – Christian Activity Center
205 S. East Street, Somerville, TN

💲 $60 per participant (includes all three days)
👧🧒 Limited spots are available!

Register and pay online at:
👉 tiny.utk.edu/FCSPay

Don't miss this opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and create delicious memories this summer!

06/03/2026

☀️Beat the Heat This Summer! 🌿💧

Join us for our Summer Wellness & Gardening Series packed with hands-on learning, wellness activities, and fermentation fun! Participants will explore ways to stay healthy, active, and creative all summer long through activities including:

🌱 Gardening & planting
🪑 Chair yoga & stretching
🫛 Hands-on food activities, including fermentation basics and simple fermented recipes
🎨 Simple crafting projects
📖 Creating a garden journal
💡 Wellness tips for hydration, sun safety, staying cool, sleep, and more!

Come learn practical skills, try something new, and enjoy a fun summer experience with us!

You can register in person at the UT Extension Office, scan the QR code on the flyer, or online at tiny.utk.edu/fcspay.

If you have any questions, please contact:
📧 Sydney Smith: [email protected]
📧 Jasmine Patton: [email protected]
📞 (901) 465-5233

We look forward to seeing you this summer! 🌻