Welcome to Sullivan County’s Ag Page!
We have various programs aimed at helping you be most successful in your various agricultural endeavors.
Please click on options below to learn more about the trainings, publications, resources, and/or events we have here in Sullivan County…
Master Beef Certification
Expand content upCheck out options available to maintain and/or certify for Master Beef Producer here!
TN Ag Enhancement Program
Expand content upDiscover all you need to know about TAEP here! Everything from completing your application to submitting receipts and how to earn and maintain certification for eligibility.
UT Beef and Forage Center
Expand content upCheck out our website for details on beef cattle and forage management. This site also gives you the opportunity to join the Live Stock Companion broadcast each month!
Private Applicator (re)Certification
Expand content upA private applicator is one who applies restricted-use pesticides by ground application for the purpose of an ag commodity on property owned or rented by the applicator or the applicator's employer.
Commercial Applicator (re)Certification
Expand content upA commercial applicator is an individual who applies products for a fee and works under the supervision of a licensed pest control operator (Examples: Cooks, Orkin, Terminix, TruGreen, Scotts, etc.).
Forestry, Fisheries, & Natural Resources
Expand content upFor more information on what UT Extension offers related to natural resource management, please see the following page.
Soil Testing
Expand content upUT Extension offers soil, forage, and plant pest samples for farmers, homeowners, landscapers, and commercial horticulture.
Forage Testing
Expand content upFeeding livestock during winter is a costly and time consuming process. Because hay and silage are widely used as stored feeds, it is important to understand the factors influencing quality.
Plant Disease & Insect ID
Expand content upNeed information on identifying an insect or plant disease? UT can help! We offer both plant diagnostics and plant insect ID for a small $15.00 fee.
Farming Fundamentals
Expand content upThe UT Farming Fundamentals educational program is an online resource focusing on producers who are beginning a new venture in agriculture.
Master Farm Manager
Expand content upCreate a strong business foundation to make better decisions for your farm’s future! This program focuses on solid business principals to help you better manage your operation.
Master Small Ruminant
Expand content upThis program is designed to service the educational needs of sheep and goat producers in Tennessee. The program gives sheep and goat producers a combination of classroom and hands-on experience.