Agriculture Programs | Cumberland County

UT Extension programs are open to all persons seeking information pertaining to their home, farm, and/or ranch environment. UT Extension’s goal is to provide educational programs and information that is backed by science and research.

Extension agents and specialists provide educational trainings on topics that relate to beef cattle, dairy cattle, equine, poultry, small ruminant, and swine management.

Our hope is that information provided to you improves your quality of life, environment and/or productivity. Listed below is a small sample of agricultural programs and activities currently provided by UT Extension in Cumberland County. Should you have questions, we encourage you to contact us by phone, email or by visiting the UT Extension office in Cumberland County

Cumberland County Livestock Producers Monthly Beef Meeting

Join the Cumberland County Livestock Producers Association and UT Extension for the September Beef Meeting featuring Dr. Gordon Jones, retired Western Kentucky Animal Science faculty member and owner/operator of Red Hill Farms. Dr. Jones will share his perspective on the beef industry, including the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), genetics, marketing, processing, and changes within the industry. 🐂🌾
📅 September 14 | ⏰ 5:30 p.m. | 📍 Country Store – Cumberland County Fairgrounds
Bring a friend and join us for an informative evening! Questions? Contact Gregg Upchurch at 931-484-6743.

Farming Fundamentals Online Course

Build a strong foundation for your farming operation with this self-paced online course designed for new and aspiring farmers. Learn the essentials of farm business management, including business planning, recordkeeping, budgeting, marketing, financial statements, and risk management. This course also fulfills the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Beginning Farmer educational requirement. 🌱🚜
Online | Self-Paced | $150 | Register Online
Questions? Contact Sophie Hassler at 931-484-6743 or sopghelt@utk.edu.

Farming Where You Live: Free Webinar Series

Interested in putting your land to work? The Farming Where You Live webinar series is designed for small-acreage landowners, beginning farmers, and timber or forest landowners who want to explore ways to generate farm income from property they already own. Join UT Extension specialists via Zoom for practical, research-based sessions on vegetables, agroforestry, forest management, and more. 🚜🌳
📅 September 10–October 7 | 💻 Virtual via Zoom | Free | Preregistration Required
Register at tiny.utk.edu/FWYL or learn more at tiny.utk.edu/CPAEvents.

Equine Nutrition Short Course

Expand your knowledge of equine nutrition with the Fall 2026 Equine Nutrition Short Course! This educational series includes 9 webinars plus interactive Q&A sessions, providing a great opportunity for horse owners and equine enthusiasts to learn more about proper nutrition and management.🐎
Fall 2026 | Online | $185 through August 28 Learn more and register at tiny.utk.edu/ENSC.

More Information?

for more information on Cumberland County agricultural programs please fill out the form below.

William G Upchurch

Extension Agent III, Cumberland County