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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
A New Season Begins at Lone Oaks Farm
The upcoming and dynamic West Tennessee 4-H Center and Camp celebrates construction milestones.
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.
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.
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)…
An update on the AgResearch Strategic Action Plan, a three-year effort planned in 2020.
Reflection from the UTIA interim Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President
David Ader serves as assistant director and research assistant professor in the Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture.
We are pleased to highlight the recent honors that UTIA individuals and departments have received while working in pursuit of providing Real. Life. Solutions.
