In addition to Field Days at other Centers, a variety of events take place throughout the year at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. Below is a schedule of bigger events, and we invite you to participate! Links to more details are included as additional information becomes available.
Soybean Scout School
Soybean Scout School will be hosted on July 15 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center.
This free annual program covers the basics of soybean growth, scouting, pest identification, and general management. Each participant will also receive a scouting notebook and a sweep net while supplies last. The event is made possible thanks to sponsorship from the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board, and pesticide recertification and Certified Crop Adviser points will be available for attendees.
The event will also be held at the following locations:
- Middle TN – Franklin County, July 16th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be at 601 Cumberland St., Cowan TN, 37318. Contact Matthew Deist for more information: 931-967-2741, mdeist@utk.edu. Register online at https://tiny.utk.edu/SoybeanScoutSchool
- West TN– Obion County, July 17th, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. This school will be held at the Obion Farmers Coop, 810 Mt. Zion Rd Union City, TN, 38261. Contact Garrett McDaniel for more information: gartmcda@utk.edu, 731-223-1178.
