Michelle Parrott Joins Ben Rodgers To Shine A Light On The UT Extension Family Services

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Putnam County is growing fast—but agriculture, education, and community roots are still at the heart of it all. Ben Rodgers sits down with Michelle Parrott, Director of the Putnam County UT Extension Office, to talk about how the county has evolved over the past 20 years and how Extension continues to serve both rural and increasingly urban communities. Michelle highlights programs ranging from lawn and garden help to youth development through 4-H, including camps, judging teams, and archery. She also explains how residents can take advantage of Extension services—from canning resources to horticulture advice—and why staying connected with the community is at the center of their mission.

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