UTIA News

Yahoo! News:  Goat-milk soaps and goat yoga? Corryton farm gets a lot out of its versatile Pygmies
At Pygmy Harbor, it’s just milk and breeding. In addition to providing the basis of skin care products and soap, the goats are a research herd for the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center.
Also: Knoxville News Sentinel

WUOT FM: HealthConnections: Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is considered to be a priority problem in global health and threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an increasing number of infections. Dr. Carole Myers of the University of Tennessee College of Nursing speaks with Dr. David White, Associate Dean for Research with the UT Institute of Agriculture and a veterinary scientist and microbiologist.
Also: social media activity associated with this interview included UT College of Nursing@utknursing

Growing Produce: USDA makes big investment to grow its AgrAbility Program
UT Extension one of five recipients of an initial NIFA funding investment of more than $1.2 million (more than $5 million over four years) through USDA’s AgrAbility Program to help America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers with disabilities remain productive and successful.
Also: Fruit Growers News