| | | | Helps Tennessee cow-calf producers to be the very best in the country, improve their profitability and position the industry to be competitive with other states. | County Extension Agent | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | Animal Science | Beef, Value-Added Beef | 6/18/2014 4:36 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Producers can learn about the vital importance of injection site selection, proper injection techniques and see the results of improper injection techniques. | Dr. Lew Strickland: 865-974-3538 | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | Animal Science | Beef | 6/18/2014 4:39 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Provides a standard, impartial post-weaning gain test that will furnish records, source of and market for completely performance tested bulls, and serve as an educational tool to beef cattle improvement and promotion. | Dr. David Kirkpatrick, Animal Science: 865-974-7294 | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | | Beef | 6/18/2014 4:52 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Designed to provide information to the beef producers of Tennessee to help making it one of the most successful beef educational programs in the country. | | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | | Beef | 6/18/2014 4:57 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | The Small Ruminant Master Producer program will provide opportunities for both sheep and goat producers to increase knowledge and skills needed to apply management practices needed for profitability and sustainability of the sheep and goat industry. | | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | Animal Science | Small Ruminant | 6/18/2014 4:59 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Provides information to Tennessee horse owners to help them be the very best in the country, improve their profitability, and position the industry to be competitive with other states. | Dr. Bridgett McIntosh, Animal Science: | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | | Equine | 6/18/2014 5:01 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Tools to help in your decision-making process for your livestock operation. | Dr. Andrew Griffith, Agricultural and Resource Economics: 865-974-7480 | Learn More | Yes | Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Livestock and Forage Systems | Agricultural & Resource Economics | Beef, Dairy, Farm Financial Management, Small Ruminant | 6/18/2014 5:21 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Collection of tools: Automatic Section Control for Planters Cost Calculator, Buy/Sell Margins Calculator, Dairy Margin Protection Program Calculator, Fertilizer Cost Calculator, Hay Cost Calculator, The Beef Cattle fIRM and more. | | Learn More | Yes | Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Crop Production Systems, Livestock and Forage Systems | Agricultural & Resource Economics | Beef, Crop Production, Dairy, Farm Financial Management, Small Ruminant | 6/18/2014 5:24 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Tools and materials such as: Market Highlights, Crop Comments, Crop Outlooks and budgets | Dr. Aaron Smith, Agricultural and Resource Economics: 865-974-7271 | Learn More | Yes | Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Crop Production Systems | Agricultural & Resource Economics | Cotton Production, Crop Production, Drought, Farm Financial Management | 6/18/2014 5:26 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Helping Tennesseans Live Independently & Farm Profitably | Tim Prather, Biosystems Engineering and Environmental Science: 865-974-7266 | Learn More | Yes | Business Development | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science | | 6/18/2014 5:29 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Explores value-added opportunities for tourism in agriculture | Center for Profitable Agriculture, 931-486-2777 or cpa@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Business Development, Value Added Agriculture | Center for Profitable Agriculture | Agritourism | 7/15/2014 5:47 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Provides information for learning more about Farmers Markets, including Boot Camp Presentations, compliance guides, and price reports. | Center for Profitable Agriculture, 931-486-2777 or cpa@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Residential and Consumer Horticulture, Value Added Agriculture | Center for Profitable Agriculture | Farmers Markets | 7/15/2014 5:52 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | The initiative has identified key individuals and agencies for collaboration in an effort to develop educational events and activities to assist Tennessee beef producers interested in directly marketing live animals for custom harvest and USDA-inspected meat cuts to wholesale outlets and individual customers. | Center for Profitable Agriculture, 931-486-2777 or cpa@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems, Value Added Agriculture | Center for Profitable Agriculture | Beef | 7/15/2014 5:53 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Horse resources and information from eXtension | | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | Animal Science | Equine | 7/28/2014 2:12 PM | Richards, Jessie Erin |
| | | | The mission of the Center is to facilitate research and communication of science-based information to advance the Tennessee beef and forage industry. The Center will function as an “information hub” serving all in the Tennessee beef and forage industries. Secondly, the Center will serve as a focal point and catalyst for research, extension, and teaching efforts related to issues facing beef and forage systems in Tennessee. | Dr. Gary Bates, UTB&FC Director: 865-974-7324, gbates@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Livestock and Forage Systems | Animal Science | Beef, Dairy, Equine | 9/26/2014 10:30 AM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Dynamic site featuring current news and events related to environmental issue in agriculture. | Dr. Shawn Hawkins, BESS: 865-974-7266 or shawkins@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Environmental Stewardship, Livestock and Forage Systems | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science | Beef, Dairy | 10/8/2014 1:33 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | Provides access to disaster information relevant to Tennessee. This includes preparation, recovery, safety, getting assistance and providing assistance. | Tim Prather, Biosystems Engineering and Environmental Science: 865-974-7266 | Learn More | Yes | Environmental Stewardship | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science | Disaster Relief | 10/8/2014 1:35 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | UT honey bee extension efforts focus on supplying accurate research-based information to extension agents and beekeepers to improve the beekeeping industry, promote pollination of fruits and vegetables and help beekeepers "keep" their honey bee colonies alive. | Dr. John Skinner: Entomology & Plant Pathology, 865-974-0209 or jskinner@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Commercial Horticulture, Crop Production Systems, Environmental Stewardship, Residential and Consumer Horticulture | Entomology and Plant Pathology | Crops, Master Beekeeper | 10/8/2014 1:38 PM | Tipton, Emily Lynnette |
| | | | The Center for Decentralized Wastewater Management (CDWM) will improve public and environmental health in Tennessee and the Southeastern United States by education and training onsite wastewater professionals, consumers, and decision makers and by advancing the science of decentralized wastewater technology through targeted research and demonstration. | John Buchanan, BESS, (865) 974-7266 or jbuchan7@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Commercial Horticulture, Value Added Agriculture | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science | Water Quality | 10/8/2014 2:39 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | Helps Tennesseans understand how to harvest and use solar energy for homes, farms and businesses. We do this through workshops to train UT Extension educators, school teachers, solar energy system installers, homeowners and business owners, youth and other interested individuals; exhibits at events such as UT Ag Research Field Days. | Tim Prather, BESS, tprather@tennessee.edu | Learn More | Yes | Environmental Stewardship | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science | Solar, Sustainability | 10/8/2014 2:42 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | Provides needed information to those working in the diverse areas of water-related issues across our state in urban and rural areas of Tennessee. | Dr. Andrea Ludwig, BESS, 865-974-7238 or aludwig@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Environmental Stewardship | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science | Water Quality | 10/8/2014 2:46 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | In addition to its importance in providing food and fiber, agriculture is also the largest industry in most areas of the South. Unfortunately, many agricultural workers and their family members are injured or become ill due to hazards in agricultural workplaces. And, people who live or travel in rural areas may also be exposed to hazards of "hobby farming" or the presence of large, slow-moving agricultural vehicles on public roads. | 865-974-7266 or farmsafety@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Business Development, Commercial Horticulture, Crop Production Systems, Residential and Consumer Horticulture, Value Added Agriculture | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science | Agritourism, Farm Safety | 10/8/2014 2:48 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | A combined effort by Federal and State agricultural organizations to conduct surveillance, detection, and monitoring of agricultural crop pests and biological control agents. Survey targets include weeds, plant diseases, insects, nematodes, and other invertebrate organisms. | Dr. Frank Hale, Entomology & Plant Pathology, (615)832-6802 or fahale@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Business Development, Commercial Horticulture, Crop Production Systems, Livestock and Forage Systems, Residential and Consumer Horticulture | Entomology and Plant Pathology | Crops, Master Gardener | 10/8/2014 2:52 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | Provides high quality and current information about the management of major field crops grown in Tennessee. | Dr. Scott Stewart, Entomology & Plant Pathology Research, 731-425-4709 or sdstewart@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Commercial Horticulture, Crop Production Systems, Residential and Consumer Horticulture | Entomology and Plant Pathology | Crops | 10/8/2014 2:55 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | Dedicated to the dissemination of enotmological knowledge and enthusiasm throughout Tennessee. Learn more about insects and bugs by joining this society. | Dr. Murphree, 615-460-6221 or steve.murphree@belmont.edu | Learn More | Yes | Commercial Horticulture, Residential and Consumer Horticulture | Entomology and Plant Pathology | Crops, Master Gardener, Entomology | 10/8/2014 2:58 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | The Southern Integrated Pest Management Center (SIPMC) fosters the development and adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a science-based approach to managing pests in ways that generate economic, environmental and human health benefits. We work in partnership with stakeholders from agricultural, urban and rural settings to identify and address regional priorities for research, education and outreach. | Jim VanKirk 919-513-8179 | Learn More | Yes | Crop Production Systems | Entomology and Plant Pathology | Master Beekeeper, Master Gardener | 10/8/2014 3:01 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | Soil Test results are used to formulate research-based, cost effective lime and fertilizer recommendations specific to the type of crop or plant and yield desired. To assist growers with their soil fertility needs, county agents and extension agents are available statewide to help with any management decisions related to soil test recommendations. | Soil, Plant, and Pest Center (615)832-5850 or soilplantpestcenter@tennessee.edu | Learn More | Yes | Commercial Horticulture, Crop Production Systems, Environmental Stewardship, Residential and Consumer Horticulture, Value Added Agriculture | Soil Plant and Pest Center | Crops, Soil | 10/8/2014 3:16 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | Our extension program connect the resources of the Department of Food Science & Technology with Tennesseans by offering current, accurate, and research-based food science information. Our goal is to serve as a conduit to provide the best information and training for the food industry. Information about workshops and safety. | Faith Critzer, Food Safety, 865-974-7274 or faithc@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Business Development, Crop Production Systems, Leadership Development | Food Science and Technology | Farmers Markets, Food | 10/8/2014 3:22 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | Each year The University of Tennessee Extension, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service and Tennessee Farm Bureau, sponsor tax seminars at various locations throughout Tennessee. The instruction is directed toward tax professionals who prepare and file tax returns for farm and non-farm businesses, and individuals. | Renee Sharp (865)974-7273 or rsharp4@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development | Agricultural & Resource Economics | Farm Financial Management | 10/8/2014 3:29 PM | Painter, Rachel |
| | | | The Program’s research is directed toward improving the production and quality in various forest tree species planted by Tennessee landowners, while protecting the genetic resources of tree species at risk from exotic pests. | Dr. Schlarbaum, FWF, 865-974-7993 or tenntip@utk.edu | Learn More | Yes | Forested Systems | Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries | | 10/8/2014 3:35 PM | Painter, Rachel |