NOTICE

Admission to the Rutherford County Extension Office has limited access in response to COVID-19.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling the office at 615-898-7710.

You may also contact agents by email, see color chart below: ​

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

 

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• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Scrub for at least 20 seconds.
 
• Encourage others to wash their hands. Help curb coronavirus by taking 20 seconds to soap up.
 
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces especially devices. 
 
• Don’t take your phone in the bathroom.
 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
 
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the crook of your elbow. 
 
• Toss tissues promptly and wash your hands.
 
• Stay home if you are sick with cold or flu symptoms or any other illness.
 
• If you are sick avoid close contact with others.

 

If you have flu or cold-like symptoms such as a cough or fever, newly developed shortness of breath, or if you have recently traveled to an area outside the US with known coronavirus (COVID-19) or been in contact with someone who has traveled or contracted the virus, please stay home.​

Current Farmers Market Guidelines

 
• Social Distancing will be required at the market. Vendors will be spaced at least six feet apart.  
 
• We are requiring all vendors and customers wear masks and recommend gloves to be worn at this time.
 
• Vendors temperatures will be checked and logged on each market day.
 
• A limited number of customers will be allowed in the market.
 
• Please do not touch produce or other products. Vendors will serve you.
 
• Some vendors will be accepting cashless payment to limit the exchange of cash. Bring smaller bills for exact payment in cash receptacles.
 
• Hand sanitation stations will be setup.
 
• Concessions will not be available at this time. Please plan accordingly. 
 
• Carts will NOT be provided by the market at this time. Bring your own cart.
 
• Terrific Tuesday cards will not be distributed till further notice.
 
• Educational classes will be online only. Find all of our educational videos on our YouTube page! Click here.​

We appreciate your patience with the changes to protect all who work at and support the Rutherford County Farmer's Market.