Agriculture and Natural ResourcesExpand content upAgriculture and Natural Resources Family and Consumer SciencesExpand content upFamily and Consumer Sciences 4-H Youth Development Expand content up4-H Youth Development Community Development Expand content upCommunity Development Online PaymentsExpand content upOnline Payments UPCOMING EVENTSEXPLORE ALL EVENTS The Polk County Extension Office is located in Benton, Tennessee with Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmDirections To Extension Office NEWS HIGHLIGHTS News Release UTIA Schedules Beef Heifer Development School for May 21 News Release Fruits of the Backyard Field Day Scheduled for June 9 Highlight State Officials Break Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility To Train Water Professionals, First Responders News Release University of Tennessee Research Team Examines Consumer Preferences for Tennessee Wines News Release UT Extension Announces Enhanced Senior Leadership Structure for Tennessee 4-H Highlight A Cure for Lu and a Unique Partnership News Release Tennessee Champion Trees Inspire Artist Showcase by UT Students News Release TSUAg and UTIA Collaborate to Enhance Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry News Release UTIA Researchers Focus on Cattle Genetics, Rumen Cells and Microbes to Improve Feed Efficiency Highlight Two UTIA Faculty Teams Win UT Chancellor’s Awards News Release 2026 Milan No-Till Field Day Scheduled for July 23 News Release Tennessee Green Industry Field Day Set for June 11 News Release 2026 Spring Plant Sale Set for May 1 in Jackson News Release Miniature Sweet Peppers: The Taste of Success News Release Regional Winners of Tennessee Farmer of the Year Competition Announced VIEW MORE NEWS