UT & TSU Extension-Dyer County

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Dyer County 4-H is looking for your support during our 2026 T-Shirt fundraiser!

Every shirt purchased helps support hands-on educational experiences, camp scholarships, contests, and opportunities for local 4-H'ers.

Grab yours, wear it proudly, and help us grow the next generation of leaders!

Order by: October 2nd
Cost: $20 (Add $1 for 2XL, add $2 for 3XL)
Sizes: Adult XS-3XL
How to order: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4302&FROMQRCODE=true&SINGLESTORE=true

09/03/2026

Beginning tomorrow, Tennessee landowners can apply for a new program designed to help preserve working farms and forests for generations to come.

The Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN) program supports the permanent conservation of agricultural and forest land through conservation easements while allowing continued farming and forestry activities.

Created through the Farmland Preservation Act, PLAN helps protect productive land, support Tennessee agriculture and forestry, and strengthen the long-term future of working lands across the state.

The first PLAN application period opens Sept. 1 and closes Jan. 8, 2027.

Applications must be submitted jointly by all parcel owners and a qualified easement holder.

Learn more about eligibility, program requirements and how to apply: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/heritage/preserving-land-for-agriculture-now--plan-.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDyMlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUZXakhVZXh0U29tSDFGeU5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7A52gWfCsmymMVMJHVgo4FyEs1UErhPX-5RQvTAqJVwXiadGqAmluLtt7P8_aem_4JNU8wdTz_kGrR6nqmcpLw

09/03/2026

What is a grant? Who can apply for grants? Where do I find grants that I qualify for? What information do I need for a grant proposal?
Get answers to these questions and more by joining our CRED Agent, Kalli Parr, and TN Dept. of Health Community Impact Consultant, Dr. Margaret Taylor, for a FREE interactive grant-writing workshop!

Do you have a great project idea but aren’t sure how to turn it into a successful grant proposal?
Join TSU Community Resource Development (Dyer Co.) and the TN Department of Health for “Building Blocks of a Grant Proposal", a FREE two-part interactive workshop designed to give you practical tools and guidance for developing effective grant proposals.

📅 Mondays, September 21 & 28
⏰ 11:00a - 2:00p
📍Dyersburg State Community College

For more information, contact:
Kalli Parr
CRED Agent at the Dyer County Extension Office
731-286-7821 or [email protected]

This is a 6-hour workshop broken into two 3-hour classes. We recommend registering to secure your spot and receive reminders! Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your grant-writing skills and turn your ideas into impact!

Link to register is in the comments.

09/02/2026

RSVP Deadline is 9/5/26. If interested register at https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tda_tn_meat_processors_summit_registration_form

09/02/2026

Support Dyer County 4-H every time you shop at Kroger!!!

🍀 Visit https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
🍀 Sign in or create an account
🍀 Click on 'My Account"
🍀 Scroll down to "Community Rewards"
🍀 Search for Dyer County 4-H Club
🍀 Click on "Enroll"

It’s an easy way to give back while doing your regular grocery shopping! 🛒💚

09/01/2026

We are excited to announce an opportunity to visit and learn from three agritourism operations. The second Exploring Agritourism for Your Farm: On-farm Insights will take place on September 17, 2026, from 8 am to 6 pm CDT. This tour will involve three stops in Kentucky that will give insight into several aspects of agritourism, including value-added product marketing, on-farm retail, farm tours, special events and food service.
• Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese
• Chaney’s Dairy Barn
• Jackson’s Orchard

Participants will meet a bus in Cross Plains, TN (Sumner County). We will travel together to network and learn along the way with educational presentations and facilitated discussions.

Registration is $45 per person. Scholarships available for dairy producers. Lunch and ice cream will be provided. Registration is required for this event and space is limited!

This event will fulfill one Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Producer Diversification educational requirement for the following Producer Diversification sectors: Agritourism, Fruits and Vegetables, and Value-Added.

Register now to save your space!

09/01/2026

Maybe you are new to Tennessee or you've just arrived at a point in your life where you are ready to tackle a farming operating! This educational webinar series can help you learn how to make a profit from your land.

Tennessee landowners interested in learning more about generating farm income on property they already own or live on are encouraged to attend any of the five upcoming educational webinars from CPA to be held via Zoom beginning in September. The Farming Where You Live webinars will cover a variety of educational topics relevant to Tennessee landowners. The program especially targets small-acreage landowners, beginning farmers, and timber or forest landowners in Tennessee. However, all interested individuals are encouraged to attend.

Detailed information on the Farming Where You Live webinar series, including a list of session topics and speakers, is available online at tiny.utk.edu/CPAEvents.

Knowing that many of our Tennessee landowners are seeking opportunities to generate farm income on property they already own, the purpose of this webinar series is to provide free educational sessions that will help generate new insight or ideas into utilizing existing farm or forest land to its fullest potential.

Sessions are free to attend, but preregistration is required. Interested individuals may register for the Farming Where You Live webinar series online at tiny.utk.edu/FWYL. Note that a valid email address is required to register for the program.

For additional information regarding registration or webinar sessions, contact Alaina Boyd at the UT Center for Profitable Agriculture at [email protected].

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture | UT Extension | Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation | Tennessee Department of Agriculture

09/01/2026

Small change, big impact!

Now through Sept. 30, round up your purchase at participating Co-op locations to help support 4-H and invest in opportunities for youth in agriculture and rural communities.

Participating Co-ops include First Farmers, Gibson Farmers, Washington Farmers, Cumberland Farmers, United, Smoky Mountain Farmers, Wayne Farmers, Grainger Farmers, Scott Morgan, Coffee Farmers Cooperative, and Robertson Cheatham Farmers.

Every roundup makes a difference!

Learn more about the Round Up & Raise program and its support of 4-H and FFA: https://www.ourcoopfoundation.org/round-raise