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EFFECTIVE MARCH 23RD, 2020: THE UT EXTENSION OFFICE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE DEVELOPING COVID-19 SITUATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AND PUBLIC CLIENTELE. ALL FACE TO FACE EVENTS AND GROUP MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Our office's staff is working remotely and safely from home. They can be reached directly by e-mail.
UT Extension of Jefferson County is located in Dandridge which is the second oldest town in our Great State of Tennessee. Our office is comprised of kind, knowledgeable Agents and Program Assistants who specialize in Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Nutrition.
Our mission is to be a resource for Jefferson County's citizens with the latest research-based information to help promote youth development, to provide both family and life skills education, and encourage sustainable agriculture practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially responsible. We proudly work with farmers, families, youth, and our community in order to improve lives by addressing issues at the local, state, and national levels.
UT Extension of Jefferson County is a unique partnership between the Jefferson County Government, The University of Tennessee, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Through this partnership, we are well-equipped to serve our community with a variety of programs and education for every walk of life, all year long.