Learn a new skill, try a new method, develop a new passion, or connect in a new way. The Williamson County Extension’s hands-on classes provide opportunities to experience agriculture, horticulture, and much more. There’s nothing like doing it yourself!
Series are topic areas with specific classes. Participants enrolling in a series get access to the listed classes for one year from the date of purchase. If wanting to renew upon expiration, participants can purchase again through the “payment” button. Access is not automatically renewed. Additional classes outside the series can be added for the listed fee.
Individual hands-on classes are available and listed by topic area. Participants can choose any individual class(s), choose an entire topic area(s), or choose a topic area(s) and supplement with additional classes.
- Sprayer Calibration (2-28-24)
- Spring Weeds (3-20-24)
- Multi-Species Grazing (6-12-24)
- Summer Weeds (7-9-24)
- Fall Planting (9-9-24)
- Equine Hoof Trimming (2-6-24)
- Equine Dentistry (2-12-24)
- Equine Liability (3-26-24)
- Driving Demo (4-13-24)
- Trailering Clinic (5-8-24)
- Equine Ground Manners (6-4-24)
- Guided Trail Ride (6-22-24)
- Hay Selection (9-25-24)
- Seeing Your Horse (10-24-24)
- Lunging vs Long Lining (11-2-24)
- Handling Facilities (2-3-24)
- Flight Zones (3-xx-24)
- AI & Pregnancy Checking (4-22-24)
- Hay Selection (9-25-24)
- Working Cattle (10-21-24)
- Breeding Soundness Exam Clinic (10-26-24)
- Livestock Fecal Sampling (11-25-24)
- Breed Selection (1-4-24)
- Brooding Basics (2-8-24)
- Transition Housing (4-29-24)
- Chicken Tractors (5-14-24)
- Backyard Poultry Management (7-8-24)
- Laying Hen Culling (9-12-24)
- Poultry Processing (11-2-24)
- Milking Goats (3-27-24)
- Small Ruminant Fencing (4-15-24)
- Parasite Management (5-7-24)
- Sheering/Hoof Trimming (6-4-24)
- Multi-Species Grazing (6-12-24)
- Hay Selection (9-25-24)
- Livestock Fecal Sampling (11-25-24)
Other Topics
- Cover Crop Spring Prep (March 2024)
- Homestead Farm Layout (10-3-24)
- Backyard Composting (10-23-24)
Master Programs include monthly hands-on sessions throughout the year as well as virtual presentations available seasonally. Participants are required to complete 8 classes from a combination of hands-on and/or virtual classes. Completion of the program (excluding horse and gardener) meets the educational component for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Ag Enhancement cost-share program.
Series are topic areas with specific classes. Participants enrolling in a series get access to the listed classes for one year from the date of purchase. If wanting to renew upon expiration, participants can purchase again through the “payment” button. Access is not automatically renewed. Additional classes outside the series can be added for the listed fee.
Individual hands-on classes are available and listed by topic area. Participants can choose any individual class(s), choose an entire topic area(s), or choose a topic area(s) and supplement with additional classes.
- Seed Starting (2-20-24)
- Summer Selection & Planting (5-14-24)
- Pest Management (6-4-24)
- Summer Harvesting & Seed Saving (7-2-24)
- Fall Garden Prep (8-13-24)
- Winter Selection & Planting (1-20-24)
- Grafting (2-17-24)
- Pruning (3-16-24)
- Fruit Pest Management (4-20-24)
- Spring Harvesting (5-21-24)
- Summer Harvesting (7-16-24)
- Fall Fruit Planting (Coming Fall 2024)
- Lawn Selection (3-28-24)
- Lawn Maintenance (4-25-24)
- Weed Identification & Control (August 2024)
- Site Analysis & Landscape Design (2-1-24)
- Native Plants for Middle Tennessee (3-7-24)
- Landscape Disease & Pest Management (6-13-24)
- Perennials & Spring Blooming Bulbs for TN (10-1-24)
Bees (Coming Spring 2024!)
- What is Beekeeping?
- Honey Extraction
- Bee Troubleshooting
Other Topics
- Irrigation (4-2-24)
- Cut Flower Selection (5-30-24)
- Cut Flower Harvesting & Arranging (7-25-24)
- Cover Crop Spring Prep (March 2024)
- Raised Bed Soils (April 2024)
- Backyard Composting (10-23-24)
Master Programs include monthly hands-on sessions throughout the year as well as virtual presentations available seasonally. Participants are required to complete 8 classes from a combination of hands-on and/or virtual classes. Completion of the program (excluding horse and gardener) meets the educational component for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Ag Enhancement cost-share program.
Series are topic areas with specific classes. Participants enrolling in a series get access to the listed classes for one year from the date of purchase. If wanting to renew upon expiration, participants can purchase again through the “payment” button. Access is not automatically renewed. Additional classes outside the series can be added for the listed fee.
Individual hands-on classes are available and listed by topic area. Participants can choose any individual class(s), choose an entire topic area(s), or choose a topic area(s) and supplement with additional classes.
- Winter Craft Brew (2-3-24)
- Spring Craft Brew (4-6-24)
- Summer Craft Brew (6-15-24)
- Fall Craft Brew (10-26-24)
Individual hands-on classes are available and listed by topic area. Participants can choose any individual class(s), choose an entire topic area(s), or choose topic area(s) and supplement with additional classes.
- Tractor Maintenance (1-24-24)
- Irrigation (4-2-24)
- Small Engine Troubleshooting (11-19-24)
Series are topic areas with specific classes. Participants enrolling in a series get access to the listed classes for one year from the date of purchase. If wanting to renew upon expiration, participants can purchase again through the “payment” button. Access is not automatically renewed. Additional classes outside the series can be added for the listed fee.
Individual hands-on classes are available and listed by topic area. Participants can choose any individual class(s), choose an entire topic area(s), or choose a topic area(s) and supplement with additional classes.
- Fermenting and Pickling (11-8-23)
- Seed Starting (2-20-24)
- Canning (6-18-24)
- Jams and Preserves (7-9-24)