UT/ TSU Extension Meigs County

05/21/2026

🥫 Learn to preserve food safely with our upcoming Pressure Canning Class!

Join us at the UT Extension Meigs County Office for a hands-on class where you’ll learn:

✔️ Best practices for home preserved foods
✔️ Step-by-step pressure canning procedures
✔️ The importance of proper equipment for food safety

📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ Choose from:
• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 UT Extension Meigs County
325 River Rd.
Decatur, TN

💲 $40 per person
👥 Class size is limited to 8 participants

📌 Registration deadline: June 18
Register online at: meigs.tennessee.edu/food-preservation or scan the QR code on the flyer.

📞 Questions? Call 423-334-5781

Whether you’re brand new to canning or looking to brush up on safe practices, this class is a great way to build confidence in food preservation at home!

Pressure Canning Class WHEN: June 22, 2026 TIME: 9 AM to 12 PM or 6 AM to 9 PM WHERE: UT/TSU Extension Office, 325 River Rd, Decatur, TN 37322 COST: $40 a p ...

05/14/2026

☀️🍀 We are down to our final camp spots. Registration and forms are due Sunday.

Join us June 1–5 at Clyde Austin 4-H Center!
💲 $375
Grades 4th-6th
June 1st-June 5th

Register in person at 325 River Road from 8:30-5:00 p.m weekdays.

OR

Online registration here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3779&SINGLESTORE=true

Register for the fun now while spots remain. Call 423-334-5781.

Don’t miss your chance to make this your favorite week of the summer 💚

05/13/2026

Friday is the last day to sign up!

🍓🍇 Water Bath Canning Class – Join Us! 🍇🍓

Ready to learn the basics of safe, delicious home canning? Come spend the evening with us making two favorites—strawberry jam and grape jelly!

📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 UT–TSU Extension Meigs County Office
325 River Road, Decatur, TN

In this hands-on class, you’ll:
✔ Learn proper water bath canning techniques
✔ Make and sample fresh strawberry jam & grape jelly
✔ Take home one jar of each

💲 Cost: $40
⚠️ Space is limited!

📞 Call 423-334-5781 to register today!

Come learn a timeless skill and leave with something sweet to show for it! 🍓

05/06/2026

It’s not too late to grab a car wash! 🚗💦

Our Zips fundraiser runs through this Friday!
Stock up for yourself or grab one as a gift for someone special — a teacher, nurse, family member, or friend. With it being Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Day today, it’s the perfect little “thank you” that goes a long way 🤍

Don’t miss out—help us reach our goal while spreading a little appreciation!

05/06/2026

Good news! 🎉 We’ve extended the 4-H camp registration deadline to May 10!

If your 4-H’er has been asking to go and you thought it was too late—think again! There’s still time to get them signed up for an unforgettable week of camp memories.

Register using the QR code below or stop by our office and we’ll be happy to help you get signed up. Don’t miss out!

05/04/2026

🍓🍇 Water Bath Canning Class – Join Us! 🍇🍓

Ready to learn the basics of safe, delicious home canning? Come spend the evening with us making two favorites—strawberry jam and grape jelly!

📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 UT–TSU Extension Meigs County Office
325 River Road, Decatur, TN

In this hands-on class, you’ll:
✔ Learn proper water bath canning techniques
✔ Make and sample fresh strawberry jam & grape jelly
✔ Take home one jar of each

💲 Cost: $40
⚠️ Space is limited!

📞 Call 423-334-5781 to register today!

Come learn a timeless skill and leave with something sweet to show for it! 🍓

05/04/2026

🐴💚 4-H’er Spotlight: Eva Shines at the Clover Classic! 💚🐴

We are proud to recognize Meigs County 4-H’er Eva for her hard work and success at the Clover Classic Horse Show in Roane County!
Eva represented our county well and earned:

🏅 4th Place – Junior/Junior High Showmanship
🏅 3rd Place – Hunter Under Saddle
🏅 4th Place – Hunt Seat Equitation

Her dedication, sportsmanship, and time spent in the barn truly paid off in the ring. We are so proud of the effort she continues to put into her 4-H horse project!

Help us congratulate Eva on a job well done! 👏💚

05/02/2026

We’re set up and ready for Spring Around the Square today from 10–3! 🌷

If you haven’t gotten signed up for camp yet, don’t worry—registration is still open! Come by our booth and we’ll get you taken care of so you don’t miss out.

Also… we’ve got suckers! 🍭
Donate $1 and you’ll get a sweet treat plus a chance to win an extra prize!

Come see us, say hi, and spend a little time on the square—we’d love to visit with you! 🍀

04/29/2026

In case anyone in Meigs County is interested in this opportunity…

🌱🚜 Tennessee Master Forage Program Tour 🚜🌱

Join us for a hands-on, multi-county forage tour hosted in Rhea County! This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow producers.

📚 Topics include:
• Soil & hay testing
• Forage budgeting
• W**d management
• Grazing management

💬 Plus, enjoy Q&A time with speakers and group discussions with other producers!

📅 May 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM (ET)
📍 527 Jackson Rd, Spring City, TN 37381

A meal will be provided!

📲 To RSVP:
📞 423-775-7807
https://tiny.utk.edu/RheaForageTour

Don’t miss this chance to grow your knowledge and improve your operation. We hope to see you there! 🌾

04/29/2026

☀️🍀New friendships to favorite moments we’ll never forget—this is what 4-H camp is all about.

Join us June 1–5 at Clyde Austin 4-H Center!
💲 $375 | Payment plans & Fundraising opportunities available.

Grades 4th-6th

June 1st-June 5th

Mrs. Kyra and Mrs. Andie will be at Spring Around the Square Saturday 10-3 doing registration.

OR

Online registration here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3779&SINGLESTORE=true

Register for the fun now while spots remain. Call 423-334-5781.

Don’t miss your chance to make this your favorite week of the summer 💚