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Agricenter International
Convention,demonstration, research and educational facility located in the heart of Shelby County.

Farm Service Agency
Homepage for USDA''''s Farm Service Agency.

Memphis Area Master Gardeners
Website that contains information about the Memphis Area Master Gardeners.
Volunteer opportunities, application information, etc...

Natural Resources Conservation Service
Website for USDA''''s Natural Resources Conservation Service

ReadyShelby
Organization made up of private and public organizations (including the Assisi Foundation, and various municipal and county government officials) interested in helping local citizens prepare for disasters.

Shelby County Government
Website for Shelby County Government in Memphis, TN.

Shelby County Office of Preparedness
Shelby County Office of Preparedness, leads Memphis Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)activities.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Homepage for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture located in Nashville, TN.

Tennessee Farm Bureau
Homepage of the Tennessee Farm Bureau headquartered in Columbia, TN.

Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service
Headquarters for the Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service in Nashville, TN.

The Disaster Handbook - National Edition
Comprehensive Disaster Handbook - University of Florida

United States Department of Agriculture
Website of the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C.

US Department of Homeland Security
Website for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

UT Extension
Headquarters of The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service in Knoxville, TN.

Programs
Listed below are the areas in which programs are offered through the Shelby County Extension. Click on a category to view the specific programs which are offered.

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Programs educate farmers and 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.
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
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.
 
Resource Development
Programs teach proper management policies and decision-making skills to help small and family businesses in Tennessee effectively and efficiently use available resources.
 
4-H Youth Development
The 4-H program helps young people develop the life skills needed to become capable, responsible and caring citizens. Through local 4-H clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camp and many other activities, 4-H’ers have fun, make lasting friendships, enjoy “hands-on” learning experiences and get involved in their communities.
 
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