UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences had its strongest year to date in 2022 with an economic impact of $272,412,143.00 for residents of Tennessee. The hourly value of volunteer hours…
Extension Family and Consumer Sciences’ Sizeable Impacts in 2022
Building on a Foundation of Excellence through the Fulbright Exchanges
Global exchange program facilitates exchange of skills and knowledge for faculty and students by Mary Shelley-Snell, UT Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture Partnerships forged at the University of Tennessee…
Governor Lee’s Proposed Budget Includes UTIA Items
In his February 6 State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposed $28 million in funding to construct the Tennessee Water Education and Training Center at UTIA’s Lone…
Revitalized Dairy Judging Team Shines, and Forestry Students Win Quiz Bowl
Two groups of students have achieved significant accomplishments this semester in their areas of study. After a decade-long hiatus, the University of Tennessee Dairy Judging Team has made an outstanding…
Veteran Services at UTIA
The Tennessee AgrAbility program connects veterans and other individuals with disabilities to resources that help them launch into farming and build sustainable operations. The resources range from grants and other…
Serving Those Who Have Served Us
Student veterans face barriers in earning advanced degrees. A UTIA task force is working to overcome them. A task force has formed at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture…
Five UTIA Research Projects Driving Discoveries of Real. Life. Solutions. for Critical Needs
Automated Assessment of Broiler Flocks to Safeguard Animal Well-being and Food Supply Chain, led by Yang Zhao of Animal Science; funded by USDA-AFRI The U.S. broiler industry provides an affordable…
Five Delegations of International Fellows Visit UTIA
Five delegations of scholars, hailing from East Africa, Mexico, and Cambodia, have traveled to the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture since August to engage in immersive experiences in veterinary…
Thirty-nine Standout Honors
We are pleased to highlight the recent honors that UTIA individuals and departments have received while working in pursuit of providing Real. Life. Solutions.
Inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week Strives to Raise Tennesseans Awareness for Better Stewardship of Food Resources
By Kristen Johnson, assistant professor and nutrition specialist, UT Extension Department of Family and Consumer Sciences A healthy diet is critical for the health and wellbeing of everyone, yet much…