
UT Institute of Agriculture’s Strategic Vision for the Future
Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President Keith Carver highlights what makes the Growing Greatness five-year strategic plan a game changer for the institute

Developing Skilled, Lifelong Learners and Citizens, and a Resilient Workforce
UTIA is committed to developing tomorrow’s leaders today

Securing a Safe, Nutritious, and Affordable Food System Locally, Nationally, and Globally
UTIA is dedicated to implementing proactive measures that address the complex challenges facing agriculture

Improving the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of Humans and Animals
UTIA plays a pivotal role through its recognition and integration of the One Health concept

Ensuring the Profitability of Agricultural Producers and the Sustainability of Communities
UTIA fosters collaborative partnerships and innovative initiatives to realize economic sustainability for the communities we serve

Enhancing and Protecting Natural Resources and a Sustainable Environment
In the pursuit of a thriving and sustainable future for Tennessee, UTIA is committed to enhancing and protecting our natural resources and fostering a sustainable environment

Advocating for Poultry Biosecurity
Extension specialist promotes safe practices for commercial operations and backyard flocks

Bringing Veterinary Hospital Care to the Heart of East Tennessee Farms
Each week four fully equipped mobile hospitals for farm animals and horses take essential veterinary care directly to the fields and farms of East Tennessee

Getting Wild on a Tennessee Saturday Night
The Wild Game Dinner, known for its untraditional fare, began in 1969

A Word From Keith Carver, September 2025
Our mission and vision are quite simple: We provide Real. Life. Solutions. through teaching, research, and outreach