October 1, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) application period this year is October 1-7. There are several changes this year, so please review the applications carefully. Paper copies of the application are available at the UT Extension office at 722 South Congress Boulevard in the County Complex Building. Applications are on the table by the door. You can also access the applications on-line at www.tn.gov/taep.
As a reminder, if you are wanting to apply in the Beef Category of the TAEP you need a valid Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification. If you would like to apply this year, but your BQA has expired or you have never had one, please contact Johnny Barnes at 615-289-1165 or jbarnes1@utk.edu to find out more information on obtaining a BQA certification. The TAEP also contains programs for Nursery, Sheep, Goats, Row Crops and more. Please look at the appropriate application if you wish to apply. Remember that the application period starts on October 1 and will end on October 7. You cannot apply prior to October 1. Feel free to contact me for any questions.