Agriculture is alive and well in Grainger County. Extension is heavily involved in bringing educational classes that meet the needs of the citizens. Here is a list of many of our programs.
Contact Information
Anthony Carver
Ext Agent III & Co Director
Phone: (865) 828-3411
Email: bcarver4@tennessee.edu
Agriculture is big business in Grainger County. Here are some Ag Facts to prove it:
- Over 650 Greenhouses
- 923 farms
- 87,117 acres in farm land
- 18,218 acres of hay/corn silage
- 500 Acres of Field Vegetables
- 22,385 Head of Cattle
- Livestock make up 45% of Ag sales
- Ranked 44th in state for livestock
