The Tradition Returns
On Sept. 24, UTIA held a traditional in-person Ag Day—an annual celebration of all things “ag” and UTIA. Continue reading The Tradition Returns
Category: UTIA News
Ford Partners with UTIA on Lone Oaks Farm
Ford Motor Company and UTIA announced a historic agreement that will propel economic development, education and conservation throughout the Mid-South. Continue reading Ford Partners with UTIA on Lone Oaks Farm
Large Animal Hospital Named
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) Large Animal Hospital has been named in honor of long-time benefactors Charles and the late Julie Wharton. Continue reading Large Animal Hospital Named
UT Extension Program Credited for Saving Woman’s Life
Debra Ashton credits a fitness training class taught by UT Extension with giving her the ability to save her life. Continue reading UT Extension Program Credited for Saving Woman’s Life
A Servant Leader Passes the Baton
After 27 years of service to UTIA, Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Chancellor Tim Cross retires. Continue reading A Servant Leader Passes the Baton
Tennessee 4-H Camping Reimagined
If youth can’t come to camp, then camp will come to the youth. Continue reading Tennessee 4-H Camping Reimagined
New Teaching/Learning Hub for CVM
Construction crews broke ground in October 2020 for an extension to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. Continue reading New Teaching/Learning Hub for CVM
UTIA Faculty Receive Recognition for Outstanding Service
Among our celebrated agriculture faculty are Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey. Continue reading UTIA Faculty Receive Recognition for Outstanding Service
UTIA to Lead UT System One Health Initiative
The One Health Initiative focuses on research collaborations to address animal and environmental health issues that also may have implications for human populations. Continue reading UTIA to Lead UT System One Health Initiative
Agriculture and Alumni Shine at Ag Day
More than 700 friends and supporters gathered before kickoff of the Tennessee-Georgia football game to celebrate agriculture and honor three distinguished alumni. Continue reading Agriculture and Alumni Shine at Ag Day
Department Celebrates a Century of Service
For 100 years, Agricultural and Resource Economics has been assisting agricultural producers and policymakers across the state and nation. Continue reading Department Celebrates a Century of Service
10 Plants That Shaped Tennessee
Natalie Bumgarner and Andy Pulte of the Department of Plant Sciences led a team that sorted through more than 600 nominations. Continue reading 10 Plants That Shaped Tennessee
Stepping Up for STEM and 4-H
Summer (and camp) is coming. 4-H camps connect students to agriculture and more. Continue reading Stepping Up for STEM and 4-H
CASNR Transforms to Herbert College of Agriculture
The Herbert College of Agriculture is the third named college in UT history and only the second land-grant agricultural college in the nation named from a philanthropic gift. Continue reading CASNR Transforms to Herbert College of Agriculture
Celebrating 50 Years of Service
Throughout 2018, faculty, staff and alumni are celebrating the institute’s golden anniversary. Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Service
Patching up Patches
UTCVM doctors created a 3-D printed prosthetic facial mask for Patches, a female black-breasted leaf turtle at Zoo Knoxville. Continue reading Patching up Patches
Ag is Good for Bees
Contrary to some media reports condemning a commonly used agricultural pesticide, scientists with UTIA have found that the overall health of honey bee hives improves in the presence of agricultural production. Continue reading Ag is Good for Bees
Project of the Year
Dave Buehler was recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense last year for a project tracking threatened bird species using weather balloons. Continue reading Project of the Year
A Climb-Free Treehouse
A children’s treehouse called the “Nest” is open at the UT Gardens in Knoxville. Continue reading A Climb-Free Treehouse