Listed below are a few programs offered through UT Extension Unicoi County. For more detailed information about programs, contact FCS Agent Rachel York at (423) 735-1637.
NEW! - Fifth Annual 2018 Appalachian Trail Virtual Walk
May 21-July 15
2018 ATVW Flyer.pdf
Achieving a healthy lifestyle is more fun and successful together! Walk the “Appalachian Trail” this summer with your family and friends. Help us reach a collective goal of 25,000 miles!
Registration Forms:
2018 Team Registration.pdf
2018 Individual Registration.pdf
Forms can be submitted to the UT Extension Office or by email to ryork@utk.edu.
NEW! - Job Readiness Training
SNAP Employment & Training
Learn More: SNAP Employment and Training Participant Brochure.pdf
FREE
UT Extension can help you can the skills to be successfully employed. In this free series, gain job skills to reach your full potential. You will also recieve support for your job search and make valuable connections. To participate, you must receive SNAP benefits and are not recieving TANF cash assistance. You must also be willing to complete the program.
Pre-register here if you are interested in learning more.
Food Preservation Workshops
At an affordable price, practice your skills in the kitchen during these hands-on workshops. All classes are fun for the family and easy for beginners. Programs will take place at the new Mountain Harvest Kitchen in Unicoi, just off exit 32 on I-26.
Strawberry Jam: Canning Workshop
Tuesday, May 22 – 6:00 PM
$20
Preserve the season! Learn best practices for canning jams and jellies in a fun, interactive workshop. This workshop is specially designed for individuals with little or no experience canning. However, anyone who would like to brush up on their skills is welcome. And yes, you will be able to take home a jar! Please wear close-toed shoes and an apron.
On the menu: Strawberry Jam
Pickling: Canning Workshop
Tuesday, August 21 – 6:00 PM
$20
Preserve the perfect pickle with help from UT Extension! Learn food preservation techniques that will build your confidence in canning at home. This workshop is specially designed for individuals with little or no experience canning. However, anyone who would like to brush up on their skills is welcome. And yes, you will be able to take home a jar! Please wear close-toed shoes and an apron.
On the menu: Dill Pickles
Parenting Apart – Effective Co-Parenting
Pre-Registration Price:$40
Walk-In Price: $50
Parenting Apart is an educational program for parents who have filed for divorce in Tennessee. It is mandated by law that divorcing parents of minor children attend a parent education course. Parenting Apart fulfills this requirement. Through this four-hour course, parents learn how to help their children cope with the issues that arise because of the divorce. Topics covered during the course range from facts about divorce to keeping children out of the middle of conflict. Classes include discussion, videos, lectures, and role-play activities.
Classes are offered about every six weeks. Pre-registration is necessary; please call the UT Extension office at 735-1637 to register.
A Glance at Previous Years
2017 Appalachian Trail Virtual Walk
Over 21,000 miles walked!
2017 Where Did We Walk.pdf
2016 Appalachian Trail Virtual Walk (ATVW)
Over 18,000 miles walked!
2016 Apple Festival Cooking Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners of this year's contest!
Results: 2016 Apple Festival Winners.pdf
Contest Categories: apple cakes, apple pies, & other apple dish.
Prizes: $50 for first place, $30 for second place, and $20 for third place.
The Apple Festival Cooking Contest is sponsored by the Mountain Harvest Kitchen, a certified commercial kitchen created to support development and growth of local and regional food businesses. This facility, expected to open next year, will be available for rent 24/7 to individuals and businesses for food processing. Learn more at http://www.unicoitn.net/mountain-harvest-kitchen!