Apply to Become the June Dairy Month Chairperson

For an application, visit http://rutherford.tennessee.edu

Rutherford County Dairy Kick-off

Watch the festivities that took place on the courthouse lawn as County Mayor Ernest Burgess declares June as "Dairy Month" in Rutherford County. Middle Tennessee State University brought a cow and calf to the Square for our Dairy month Kick-off. Mayor Burgess also read a proclamation declaring June as "Dairy Month."

Rutherford County Dairy Day

Join the Rutherford County Extension Office as we celebrate June Dairy Day. The event is free and open for the entire family. Beginning at 9:00 am at the old ag center at Old Fort Park (near KidsCastle), you can take a hayride through a cow's life. At the end of the hayride, you may sample MTSU's award winning chocolate milk, as well as free ice cream, yogurt, cheese, and other milk products. There will also be games and you might just have an opportunity to milk a real cow by hand!!! The event will end at 1:00 pm. We hope to see you there!!!!

Tennessee June Dairy Month Kick-Off

Join Rutherford County 4-H News reporter Rachel Lee as she takes us to the Tennessee June Dairy Month Kick-off held in Nashville. Rachel interviews the state winning junior dairy quizbowl team as well as the president of the American Dairy Association of Tennessee.

Interview with UT's Coach Tony Jones

4-H News reporter Rachel Lee interviews Tony Jones, The University of Tennessee's Associate Head Coach of Men's Basketball, about the importance of dairy products in an athlete's diet. Coach Jones helped to guide the UT Vols to the Sweet Sixteen in this year's NCAA Tournament.