UT and TSU Extension - Bradley County

06/18/2026

We will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19th. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

06/18/2026

It's green bean season at The Cannery 💚

Give us a call at 423-728-7001 to make an appointment and come visit us at 3110 Peerless Rd (right behind the recycling center!)

06/09/2026

Registration for the summer Master Farm Manager Webinar is now open! The webinars will start on July 7th, 2026 and to receive certification, you must watch a combination of 8 webinar sessions and pre-recorded sessions.

To register today visit: https://tiny.utk.edu/MFM2026

06/05/2026

05/30/2026

Bale Bragging Rights Await: Join the 2026 Southeastern Hay Contest!

We welcome Tennessee hay producers to enter the 2026 Southeastern Hay Contest. To celebrate our great forage that feeds our livestock and keeps Tennessee green all year long, please consider entering your best hay into this contest.
Take time to call or visit your local UT/TSU Extension Agent to find out how to submit. They will work with you on sample collection, sending it in to the contest, and helping with the requirements to certify what is submitted.

Due date: September 1, 2026
Winners announced: October 1, 2026
Awards presented at the Sunbelt Ag Expo: October 20, 2026
Contest Rules: https://site.caes.uga.edu/sehaycontest/
Find your local Extension Agent: https://utextension.tennessee.edu/office-locations-departments-centers/

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Bruno C. Pedreira
UT Department of Animal Science
University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences
Tennessee Forage and Grassland Council
University of Tennessee Equine Program
UT Extension
Tennessee Cattlemen's Association
Tennessee Department of Agriculture

05/19/2026

Attention Private Applicators! Be sure to collect your renewal points before June 30, 2026.
All dates have the option of 9:00am-12:00pm OR 1:30-4:30pm
5/26
5/27
6/22
6/23
6/29
All trainings will be held at the Bradley County Extension Office 2373 Parker St NE Suite 209 Cleveland, TN 37311.

If you have not already, please RSVP 423-728-7001

05/19/2026

Jar-dropping News: The Cannery Is Opening!

The wait is finally over — cannery season is officially here! We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another season of preserving the harvest, sharing knowledge, and filling pantry shelves one jar at a time.

Whether you’re bringing in fresh tomatoes, green beans, jams, or family recipes passed down through generations, we’re ready to help you get started.

Gather your jars, prep your produce, and come see us — we can’t wait for another great season with our community!

05/01/2026

Free monkey grass at the Cannery! First come first serve. 3110 Peerless Rd

04/23/2026

Our water bath canning classes are full. Don't worry - we will have more dates coming soon so stay in touch!

04/23/2026

Big things are coming to the Bradley County Cannery. Stay tuned!