UT Extension serves the citizens of Smith County with educational programs in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resource Development, and 4-H Youth Development. We are an outreach branch of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, providing research-based solutions and information to the citizens of Tennessee.
The UT Extension Office in Smith County is located at 125 Gordonsville Highway, Suite 300, in Carthage, TN 37030.
Check out our new TV show! Cultivating Communities with UT Extension
UT Extension Smith County is proud to present Cultivating Communities. Join hosts Katie Martin and Chris Hicks as they travel the Upper Cumberland to introduce you to local farmers, families, and Extension agents. You can watch episodes of Cultivating Communities with UT Extension on DTC3 TV and on the UT Extension Smith County Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Cultivating Communities is produced by Katie Martin and Chris Hicks and edited by Rachel Petty. Production assistance provided by DTC3TV.
Cultivating Communities | Smith County
In the final episode of Season One, Chris and Katie keep it local and explore some of the interesting things happening in agriculture right here in Smith County! First, they…
Cultivating Communities | Putnam County
In this episode, Extension Agent Wayne Key shows Chris and Katie around the Hub of the Upper Cumberland, Putnam County. First, the agents get into the holiday spirit by visiting…
Cultivating Communities | Trousdale County
In this episode of Cultivating Communities, Chris and Katie travel to Trousdale County, where Extension Agent Jason Evitts takes them to a Wagyu beef farm and then to Farmer’s Harvest…
The Smith County Extension Office is located at 125 Gordonsville Highway in Carthage, TN with Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Check Out the Latest News & Events from UT Extension Smith County!
Master Small Ruminant Producer Zoom Series | Spring 2022
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host a 10-session Master Small Ruminant Producer Program via Zoom, beginning February 10, 2022. All webinar sessions will be held from 6:30…
2022 4-H Chick Chain
The 4-H Chick Chain project allows 4th-12th grade 4-H’ers to gain skills in responsibility and management by raising baby chicks into layer hens. 4-H members who sign a contract for this project will receive a minimum…
Annual Row Crop Meeting | January 18, 2022
Join us at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce for our 2022 Annual Row Crop Meeting on Tuesday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a free meal and hear from…
Spring 2022 Master Farm Manager
The Tennessee Master Farm Manager course will focus on solid business principles and efficiently utilizing resources on the farm. Producers who complete the Master Farm Manager course will qualify for…
A Matter of Balance | Classes Begin January 24, 2022!
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and…
4-H Chick Chain Registration Now Open!
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The chicken will definitely come first for many Smith County 4-H’ers who choose to participate in the 4-H Chick Chain Project! The…