KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (January 2, 2003) – Production and marketing issues are the central themes for the 2003 field days and special events scheduled by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Hosted by UT agricultural experiment stations across the state, the 2003 schedule includes eight events tailored to meet the needs of livestock and crop producers and two events designed specifically for lawn and gardening enthusiasts.

2003 Schedule of Events:

Beef Workshop
Highland Rim Experiment Station
Springfield
May 6, 3:30 p.m.

Beef and Forage Field Day
Knoxville Experiment Station
Knoxville
June 13, 7:30 a.m.

Garden Festival
Knoxville Experiment Station
Knoxville
June 28 & 29, 9:00 a.m.

Summer Celebration (lawn & garden information)
West Tennessee Experiment Station
Jackson
July 10, 1:00 p.m.

Tobacco Production Field Day
Highland Rim Experiment Station
Springfield
July 15, 6:45 a.m.

Tobacco and Specialty Crops Field Day
Tobacco Experiment Station
Greeneville
July 22, 8:00 a.m.

Making Forages Work Field Day
Middle Tennessee Experiment Station
Spring Hill
July 24, 7:30 a.m.

Steak and Potatoes Field Day
Plateau Experiment Station
Crossville
August 5, 8:00 a.m.

Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo
Tobacco Experiment Station & Clyde Austin 4-H Camp
Greeneville
October 9, 7:30 a.m.

Waste Management Field Day
Dairy Experiment Station
Lewisburg
October 23, 9:00 a.m.

Two cultural events have also been scheduled for fall 2003. A regional heritage event will be held at Ames Plantation in Grand Junction on October 11, and the Fall Folklore Jamboree will be held at the Milan Experiment Station on October 18. These events will focus on the history of the region and on traditional crafts and music. Both will begin at 9:00 a.m.

All events are open to the public.

The University of Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station system includes 11 research facilities located across the state. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life in the state and beyond through agricultural and natural resource research and advancements.

For more information about UT Agricultural Experiment stations, field days and special events, contact your county Extension office or visit our Website at: http://www.taes.utk.edu/fielddays

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Contact: Patricia Clark McDaniels, 865-974-7141

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