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
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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
Stress and Agriculture
Not everything is idyllic out on the farm. A new network through UT Extension will offer support. Continue reading Stress and Agriculture
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
Serving Those Who Have Served Us
UT Extension’s AgrAbility program helps veterans who choose to farm and as well as farmers who continue farming after debilitating injuries. Continue reading Serving Those Who Have Served Us
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 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
Daylilies, Pumpkins and More
The Center for Profitable Agriculture celebrates 20 years of helping makers. Continue reading Daylilies, Pumpkins and More
Health Rocks
With the opioid epidemic killing more than 100 people in our nation daily, the UT Institute of Agriculture is fighting to end this crisis through education. Continue reading Health Rocks
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
A Growing Passion
Her passion for science and crop physiology brought her to the United States from Iran. In West Tennessee, she works to develop crops that can survive drought and flooding. Continue reading A Growing Passion
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
Community-based Changes for Better Health
Heather Wallace helps Tennessee families add more movement and healthful foods into their lives. Continue reading Community-based Changes for Better Health
The Face of UT in Every County
Extension emphasizes helping people improve their livelihoods where they live. Follow any road in Tennessee, and you’ll find people whose lives have been impacted by UT Extension. Continue reading The Face of UT in Every County
Be a Master Gardener
If learning about plants, soil and pests and volunteering to spread that information sounds like fun, you, too, can be certified to be a master gardener. The program is offered in most Tennessee counties through UT Extension and across the nation through other extension organizations. Continue reading Be a Master Gardener