Trunk or Treat, Winter Markets, and the Shrinking Farm — A Talk with UT Extension

Oct 16, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS News



Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker digs into lawns, gardens, and local agriculture with UT - TSU Extension Agents Justin Stefanski and Bailey Snow. They share details about the upcoming Winter Farmer’s Market and a fun Halloween Trunk or Treat for kids and families at the Friday, October 31st Farmers Market at Lane Agri-Park. The conversation also turns to the changing face of farming in Middle Tennessee, as new subdivisions replace once-thriving farmland. Learn why large-scale farming is becoming harder to sustain and how some residents are turning to small-acre, hobby farming to stay connected to the soil and the community.

Rutherford County Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens of Rutherford County. Working with farmers, families, youth, and communities. Extension helps improve people’s lives by addressing problems and issues in Rutherford County.

 

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