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UT Extension > Houston County
 

Welcome to Houston County

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Our office is staffed during regular working hours of 8AM-4:30PM in the Houston County Courthouse.   COVID19 safety precautions are being followed for the safety of you and our staff. 
You can still reach us at:
931-289-3242
Laurie Mobley-lbmobley@utk.edu
Robin Freeman-rvfreeman@utk.edu 
Facebook: facebook.com/HCUTExt 
Our History: 
The first activity involving rural youth in Houston County began about 1912 when Ora Dillon involved girls in the Tomato Club. T. H. Richardson was employed in 1915 to work with farmers and young boys in agricultural production.

W. W. Smith started to work in 1926 as an agricultural agent. Sheep and cattle programs included production practices and judging activities. Smith conducted monthly meetings in communities involving all family members.

In the 1920's, a summer camping program was established. Smith involved about 30 youth on the C. C. Flannery Farm. Both boys and girls attended the camp.
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UT Extension serves the citizens of Houston 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.
 
Our Location:
The University of Tennessee Extension Office of Houston County is located in Room 4, in the basement of the Houston County Court House, on the court square in Erin, Tennessee. Please come in and visit our office for any of your 4-H, Agriculture or Family and Consumer Science needs. 


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Quick Links

  • Houston County Fair
  • Houston County Chamber of Commerce

 

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Calendar of Events
2/2/2021 10:00 AM Friendship/McKinnon FCE 
2/8/2021 6:00 PM Irish Friends FCE 
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2/16/2021 10:30 AM BB FCE  
3/2/2021 10:00 AM Friendship/McKinnon FCE 
3/8/2021 6:00 PM Irish Friends FCE 
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3/16/2021 10:30 AM BB FCE  
4/6/2021 10:00 AM Friendship/McKinnon FCE 
4/12/2021 6:00 PM Irish Friends FCE 
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4/20/2021 10:30 AM BB FCE  
5/4/2021 10:00 AM Friendship/McKinnon FCE 
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News You Can Use

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  • Funds Now Available to Support Dairies Seeking to Modernize, Diversify
  • Plant Sciences Assistant Professor Named Inspiring Young Scientist
  • UTIA Appoints New Dean of UT Extension
  • Workshops for Farmers Interested in New Enterprises or Expanding Markets

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Contact Us
 
Houston County, Tennessee

Office Hours: 8:00 am - Noon and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4725 East Main
P.O. Box 188
Erin, TN 37061
 
Phone: 931-289-3242   Fax: 931-289-3987
 

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