Calendar - UT Extension Eastern Region Office

Apr 24, 2026: 2026 Southeast Tennessee Beef Summit at McMinn County Expo Center, Athens, TN

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Beef and forage production and marketing, cost of synchronizing/breeding beef cattle, replacement heifer selection, and updates on new technology and equipment for the beef industry are topics to be discussed during the Southeast TN Beef Summit, scheduled for April 24 at the McMinn County Expo Center in Athens. The event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required by April 17, 2026.

Doors open at 7:45 a.m. EDT for registered participants to check in. A 4-H breakfast fundraiser will be available between 7:45 – 9 a.m. Our keynote speaker, Justin McKee from the Cowboy Channel, will begin his presentation at 8:55 a.m. He will discuss how to tell “our ag story” and the importance of promoting agriculture.

Following the keynote discussion, researchers and Extension specialists from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will conduct the three rotating 35-minute educational sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition to the educational sessions, the summit will host the largest beef trade show in southeast Tennessee. The morning sessions will be followed by a catered country cooking lunch with all the “fixin’s.”

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Apr 30, 2026: Woods and Wildlife Field Day at Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center - UT Highland Rim Forest

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Woods and Wildlife Field Day is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. This event will take place on the Highland Rim Forest location in Tullahoma, TN. Please check back for additional details and registration information as the event date approaches.

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May 21, 2026: Beef Heifer Development School at Tennessee Beef Heifer Development Program

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

The Beef Heifer Development School Field Day event is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension and takes place starting at 8:30 a.m. (CST). More information about this event will be added as the event date approaches.

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Jun 25, 2026: Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day at Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The University of Tennessee Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center will host the annual Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day on Thursday, June 25. The event features a trade show as well as opportunities for tobacco farmers, row crop farmers, beef producers and home gardeners to learn about the latest research-based production recommendations. More details will be added as the event date approaches.

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Jul 23, 2026: Milan No-Till at AgResearch and Education Center at Milan

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day is one of the most far-ranging agricultural field days in the nation. This event is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. Please check back for additional details and registration information as this event date approaches.

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Aug 13, 2026: Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day at East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center - Plant Sciences/Organic Crops Units

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Hort, Hops, and Crops Field Day is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. This event will take place on both the Plant Sciences and Organic Crops Units of the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. Please check back for additional details and registration information as this event date approaches.

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Aug 20, 2026: Steak and Potatoes Field Day at Plateau AgResearch and Education Center at Crossville

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Steak and Potatoes Field Day includes topics of interest to beef cattle producers, fruit and vegetable producers and land managers. Experts from both UT AgResearch and UT Extension will share their knowledge to help producers enhance their operations.

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Aug 25, 2026: Fall Gardeners' Festival at Plateau AgResearch and Education Center at Crossville

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Visit the Plateau AgResearch and Education Center for a day planned just for the gardener. Enjoy educational workshops, exhibits, Ask-the-Expert, wagon tours of the entire facility, and garden vendors. Food will be available for purchase. You can register for this event at the link above or by clicking here. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Central).

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Aug 29, 2026: UT Arboretum Butterfly Festival at Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center - UT Arboretum Auditorium in Oak Ridge

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The UT Arboretum Butterfly Festival is a field day presented by UT AgResearch and the UT Arboretum Society. More details about this event can be found on our website as the event date approaches.

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Sep 22, 2026: Precision Livestock Technologies: Beef & Forage Systems at Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Precision Livestock Technologies: Beef and Forage Systems field day event is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. The program will feature a variety of presentations on new technologies and practical management information for the beef and forage producer. Please check back for additional details and registration information as this event date approaches.

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Sep 23, 2026: Precision Livestock Technologies: Beef & Forage Systems at Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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Oct 22, 2026: Woods and Wildlife Field Day at Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center - UT Arboretum Auditorium at Oak Ridge

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Woods and Wildlife Field Day is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. This event will take place on the Oak Ridge Forest location in Oak Ridge, TN. Please check back for additional details and registration information as the event date approaches.

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Oct 25, 2026: Fall in the Foothills Field Day at East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, Little River Dairy

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The 2026 Fall in the Foothills Field Day takes place on the Little River Dairy Unit of the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Walland, TN. More details will be posted as the event date approaches.

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