Land Life and ScienceSpring/Summer 2022

Getting the Scoop

The new UT Creamery—a combined effort of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, the Herbert College of Agriculture, and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences—is expected to open this year.

Veterinarian working with surgical tools in a surgical prep area

Meeting in the Middle

During their two-week rotation in UTCVM's elective spay-neuter course, veterinary students travel with the College’s mobile clinic to shelters throughout East Tennessee to learn safe and effective anesthetic and spay-neuter surgical techniques.

Debra Ashton points to damage in her front yard that marks the area where she was swept away by the flood waters

In Waverly Floods, Senior Says the Strength She Gained in UT Extension Classes Saved Her Life

An Extension exercise program for seniors was pivotal during a natural disaster in Waverly, Tennessee, and may have even saved a life. 

Two 4-H students in a kitchen cooking together

Roast a Salmon? Whip Up a Smoothie? Tennessee 4-H Chefs Can Help

State 4-H Extension specialist Shelby Brawner coordinates a series of cooking classes for that helps bring life to the 4-H pledge – “I pledge my health to better living.”

Carrie Castille leaning on a white wall, wearing jeans and a navy blouse with orange and white flowers on it.

University of Tennessee Taps NIFA Director to Lead Institute of Agriculture

University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced plans to recommend Carrie Castille as UTIA's new senior vice chancellor.

An assortment of photos showing UTIA's global projects, including students at the Belize Zoo and various educators in Uganda

When Real-Life Solutions Go Global

Led by its Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture, UTIA is creating global partnerships and fostering innovative solutions to international puzzles that, if solved, will create a better world for generations to come.

Photo of The Clays at Lone Oaks Farm, a building with black and brown wood exterior in front of a blue sky

A New Season Begins at Lone Oaks Farm

The upcoming and dynamic West Tennessee 4-H Center and Camp celebrates construction milestones.

A photo of Morgan Hall in the summer

Thirty-nine Standout Honors 

We are pleased to highlight the recent honors that UTIA individuals and departments have received while working in pursuit of providing Real. Life. Solutions.

Veterinarian and visionary Leslie Sadeghi Brooks holding a notepad

Great Grads – Leslie Sadeghi Brooks

It’s not a stretch to call alumni Leslie Sadeghi Brooks and Thomas Lederer visionaries and humanitarians. Meet two alumni who strive to see policy decisions that help people create better lives.

Two photos of former USDA International Development Coordinator Thomas Lederer

Great Grads – Thomas H. Lederer

How does a New York state native end up with a Maine license plate that reads “GO VOLS?” For Thomas H. Lederer (MS agricultural economics ‘72, PhD agricultural economics ‘76)…

Jet airplane in flight above the clouds

Enhancing Research Capacity

An update on the AgResearch Strategic Action Plan, a three-year effort planned in 2020.

Linda Martin standing in front of Morgan Hall

A Word From Linda C. Martin

Reflection from the UTIA interim Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President

Dave Ader and student working together in a field on research

Why I Teach: David Ader

David Ader serves as assistant director and research assistant professor in the Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture.