Master Producer Programs | Trousdale County

The Master Producer Programs are educational programs offered by UT Extension in a variety of topic areas. Row Crops, Beef Production, Farm Management, & Beginning Farmers. For more information call 615-374-2421 or email Jason Evitts.

Spring 2022

Master Farm Manager Program

Multi-County Educational Program

Hosted by:

UT Extension offices in Smith, and Trousdale Counties

Location: Smith Co. Ag. Center

All meeting begins at 6PM

Feb 10	Selecting an Attorney & Entity Formations in Tennessee	Laura Vaught
Feb 15	Recordkeeping & Tax Planning: What Producers Need to Know	Alan Galloway
Feb 17	The Cost of Borrowing	Dr. Aaron Smith
Feb 22	Farm & Management Transition Planning	Kevin Ferguson
Feb 24	Outlook for U.S. & Tennessee Agricultural Trade	Dr. Andrew Muhammad
Mar 1	Does Your Lease Agreement Protect You	Matt McClanahan
Mar 3	Understanding & Creating Financial Statements	Tori Marshall
Mar 8	Financial Planning Case Study	David Bilderback

Online format for producers unable to attend in person meetings. Midday Lunch Series (11AM to 12 PM)held during February and March. Contact UT Extension office to register (615) 374-2421.

Online format for producers wanting to learn about sheep and goat production. Classes will be held February through April. Contact the UT Extension office to register (615) 374-2421.

Schedule can be found here. https://animalscience.tennessee.edu/small-ruminants/

Online format for producers to learn about farm management. Classes will be held January through March.

For more information and to register visit the Tennessee Master Farm Manager Website. https://arec.tennessee.edu/extension/manage/tennessee-master-farm-manager/

Online educational program for beginning farmers and for producers that need the educational component for TAEP Beginning Farmer Program.

For more information and registration visit the Farming Fundamentals website. https://arec.tennessee.edu/extension/farming-fundamentals/