Innovations That Advance Agriculture and Society
A mission to discover and deliver Real. Life. Solutions. is at the heart of everything we do at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Join us for an exploration of innovations underway at the institute that are advancing agriculture and society, here in Tennessee and beyond the Volunteer State’s borders.
Innovations That Serve Tennesseans
Our land-grant mission is to create opportunities for Tennesseans and residents of communities well beyond our state’s borders through practical solutions that improve their lives.
Innovations That Create Opportunities for Students
To ensure students will thrive and lead in the career paths they choose requires academic programs to be nimble and in sync with the changes around us and the challenges that lie ahead.
Innovations That Assist Both People and Animals
Veterinary medicine study is constantly innovating, from educating students about the latest findings and discoveries of their chosen profession to pioneering new ways to serve, and advance, the human-animal bond.
UT Family and Consumer Sciences professionals work to serve a critical demographic in our communities
Securing a Sweet Future of Cacao
The global demand for cacao continues to rise as millions of people indulge in their favorite chocolate delicacies
How a UTIA research team is paving the way for hops production in Tennessee
A new strategic plan for the UT Institute ofAgriculture charts a course for the next five years
Getting to Know Our New Veterinary Medicine Dean
Paul J. Plummer joined the Institute of Agriculture last year as the sixth dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine
Ann Ward followed in the footsteps of her father, Homer Ward, to the University of Tennessee . . . and around the world
Smith Global Leadership Fellows Program Expands Opportunities for Faculty
UTIA faculty connect with collaborators around the world on everything from the health of vampire bats to how migrating birds disperse seeds
Doss of Dallas, Texas, has a heart for supporting students and empowering people to realize their full potential
After a few videos went viral, Brinkmann found herself in the unexpected position of being an influencer
In Appreciation for Veterinary Technicians
Drawing and analyzing blood, taking x-rays, providing emergency care, and caring for patients in the intensive care unit are just a few of the many roles of licensed veterinary medical technicians in a clinical setting
A Word From Keith Carver, March 2025
UT Institute of Agriculture continues not only to benefit our state, but also the nation and world
