After the snow is melted and the kids have said goodbye to the last snowman in the yard, the economic impact of the recent winter storms will linger for many Tennessee families. Consumer experts with The University of Tennessee Extension say that winter weather is especially hard on families whose breadwinners are hourly workers. Hourly workers are not typically paid ...

Tennessee State Bank is partnering with the King Family Public Library, and UT Extension to sponsor the 2015 Piggy Bank Pageant, a unique handmade “Piggy Bank” contest to teach kids about saving money. How do you teach financial responsibility with empty plastic bottles, paint and feathers? These are just a few of the materials that students across Sevier County may ...

University of Tennessee Extension educators are encouraging individuals to take control of finances and focus on creating or beefing up their emergency savings during Tennessee Saves Week, Feb. 23-28, 2015. Is there a still, small voice telling you that you really need to get control of your finances? If so, financial education experts with The University of Tennessee Extension say ...

Sevier County 4-H Poster Winners for 2014-2015 have been named, with over 2,180 posters entered in this years contest. Winners were named in four award categories. Awards are sponsored by the Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club and the Glenda M Johnson Sevier County 4-H Endowment Fund. The top eight winners will receive $25.00. Twenty-fiver dollar winners are Rylie Jo Rawlings, Homeschool; ...

Do you have desire to share the joy of gardening with others? Or maybe you just want to learn and share information about gardening and nature while giving volunteer time back to your community? If you answer yes to these questions, then the Sevier County Master Gardener Program has been waiting for you. The Sevier County Master Gardener Program will ...

Cornbread has been called a “cornerstone” of southern United States cuisine. This comfort food made with Martha White Corn Meal and cooked in Lodge Cast Iron is sure to satisfy one’s hunger. 4th grade 4-H Club members are invited to enter an original cornbread recipe for the 2015 4-H Cornbread Cook-Off that will be held at the National Cornbread Festival in South ...

The University of Tennessee Sevier County Extension Office will be offering several classes and workshops for area farm families during 2015. The following is a list and brief description of classes being offered. 2015 Advanced Master Beef Producer Class The University of Tennessee Sevier County Extension Office is announcing plans for the 2015 Advanced Master Beef Producers class. The class ...

As this year comes to a close, the state’s farmers are beginning to think about next year’s crops and how to market them. Many are considering selling at farmers markets. If you are among them, here is some information from the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture that may help with your decision. Farmers markets are an important entryway ...

Smart herd management is one of the keys to a profitable cattle operation, and experts with University of Tennessee Extension strive to help producers make informed decisions that will affect their herd’s health, productivity and ultimately profitability. One tool available from UT Extension is the annual Beef Integrated Resource Management Calendar, and the 2015 edition is now available. Beef Integrated ...

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The question has been asked for many years. For the 4-H members involved in the 4-H Chick Chain project it may be irrelevant, because there is plenty of chickens and potential for lots of eggs. The 4-H Chick Chain gives 4-H members the opportunity to develop an understanding and working knowledge for ...