Tag Archives: Overton County UT Ag. Extension

Overton County is taking bids to place a digital sign by its UT Extension Office. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the sign will be used by the UT Extension Office’s 4-H program, the election office and the county executive office. He said the sign will be used to announce county meetings, 4-H information and making the public aware of ... Read More »

Sunday and Monday night will bring killing freeze temperatures to lawns and gardens around the Upper Cumberland. Overton County Agriculture Extension Agent Jason Garrett said these temperatures will mean the end of production for warm season crops. Garrett said plants like cabbage, spinach, carrots, onions and more can handle these temperatures, but some might need covering. “There’s other cool season ... Read More »

Avoid letting your surplus of summer produce spoil by experiencing a southern tradition: canning. White County Ag Extension Agent Tracey Hackett said canning is one of the most popular ways to preserve food in the south. “Generations will learn canning techniques from previous generations,” Hackett said. “You will also find people that maybe grew up and cities and suburban areas ... Read More »