Tori is a Farm Management Specialist through the MANAGE program housed under the University of Tennessee Center of Farm Management. With a background in production agriculture, she strives to assist and educate producers, both beginning and experienced, so they can make informed decisions about their operations. The MANAGE program offers individualized and unbiased information, and producers have the opportunity to develop farm and financial plans specific to their farm. Ultimately, the program was designed specifically to help Tennessee farm families carefully evaluate their individual situation, assist them in improving their quality of life, and create a sustainable operation for generations to come.

Tori, a native of middle Tennessee, is no stranger to agriculture and grew up around her family's cow-calf and tobacco operation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from Tennessee Tech, a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Mississippi State University, and completed her doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Oklahoma State University. During her educational career, Tori's ultimate goal was to return to Tennessee and help farm families in her home state.