Programs educate farmers and homeowners and other agricultural and horticultural producers on the latest management practices needed to solve problems and improve production and marketing.
Programs also help Tennesseans protect the environment and improve the management, marketing, and use of natural resources. For more detailed information about these programs provided in your area please contact the County Extension Office.
Ask me about:
- Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program
- Advanced Master Beef Producer Program
- Advanced Master Small Ruminant Program
- Beef Cattle management and Forage production
- Herbicide and Seeding recommendations
- Plant and Pest identification and control
- Beef Quality Assurance Training(BQA)
- Soil and Forage testing
- Private Pesticide Applicator and Dicamba Training
- Private Pesticide Recertification
- Feral Hog control
- Lawns, Landscape and home gardening
- Forest management
- Farm Visits
Jason Michael Garrett
Ext Agent II & County Director, Overton County
Responsible Area(s)
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Executive/Administrative, Community Economic Development
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Executive/Administrative, Community Economic Development
Beef Programs
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Garden Zoom Lunch and Learn
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County Associations
- Overton County Cattleman’s Association
- Overton County Beekeepers
- Tri-County Forestry Association
- TAEP application period 2026-2027The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program was established in 2005 to provide cost share dollars to agricultural producers for the purpose of making long-term investments in Tennessee farms and communities. Participation…
- Upper Cumberland Beef Summit to be HeldOverton Extension along with the Upper Cumberland Extension Team is conducting the annual Upper Cumberland Beef Summit Tuesday, October 6th , 6pm at the White County Agriculture Building located at…
- Nitrate and Prussic Acid Concerns in Warm Season ForagesWarm-season annuals are a great tool when tall fescue and other cool-season perennials become dormant in the summer. Whether it is a planted sorghum/sudan variety or volunteer johnsongrass, both can…
- Tennessee Century Farm Breakfast Held at FairgroundsUT/TSU Extension Overton agents and program assistant led Century Farm Breakfast at the Overton County Fair! The Overton County Fair, UT/TSU Extension Overton, Jerry’s IGA, and Livingston Dairy Queen sponsored…