Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs, such as teaching parenting skills, improving nutrition and health, managing family finances, addressing child care needs, and others.
Programs educate farmers, homeowners and other agricultural and horticultural producers on the latest management practices needed to solve problems and improve production and marketing. Programs also help Tennesseans protect the environment and improve the management, marketing and use of natural resources.
TNCEP – Power U
TNCEP which stands for Tennessee Nutrition Consumer Education Program serves SNAP eligible adults and youth throughout the community.
Walk Across Tennessee
Walk Across Tennessee is a team-based walking program. The teams are encouraged to cumulatively walk the equivalent of the length of Tennessee (about 500 miles) or more, over a six-week period.
Team members do not have to walk together. Some may prefer to walk outside, while others walk on a treadmill. The team who walks the farthest “across Tennessee” will win, but everyone who participates will take home a healthy habit – walking for fitness.
For more information contact Rachel Erwin by e-mail rerwin@utk.edu or call the office at (731) 286-7821.
Contact Information
Rachel Erwin
Extension Agent III
Becky Willis
Extension Agent III
Phone: (731) 286-7821
Useful Links
Family Economics
Health and Safety
Human Development
UT Publications – Family & Consumer Science
