Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development

UT Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo and Master Beef Producer Program Set for October 15-16

Oct 02, 2026 News Release

A black cow with a yellow ear tag numbered "134"

Annual event returns bigger and better for 2026

Economy / Farm & Food / General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Clyde Austin 4-H Center, Greeneville / Extension / Agricultural Education / Animal Production / Beef / Beginning Farmer Education / Farm Animal / Livestock and Forage Systems / Precision Livestock Farming

Smart Yards and Friends Festival Set for September 12

Sep 04, 2026 News Release

A bumble bee flys around a pink flower.

Learn about native plants, beneficial insects and Smart Yard practices at the UT Gardens, Knoxville

Environment / General / Landscape & Gardening / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / UT Gardens, Knoxville / UTIA / Environmental Stewardship / Landscape / Master Gardener / Plant Production / Plant Protection / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Soil / Sustainable Residential Landscapes / Wildlife

UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

Amanda Mathenia receives the Charles and Julie Wharton Award for Outstanding Extension Achievements

General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / UTIA / Awards / awards and promotions / Careers

UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

Terrell Davis receives the Lloyd and Nettie Downen Endowment Fund Leadership Enhancement Award

General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / UTIA / Awards / awards and promotions / Careers

UTIA Agricultural Policy Expert Wins Farm Foundation Award

Jun 17, 2026 News Release

Photo of Andrew Muhammad, professor of agricultural and resource economics and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy.

Andrew Muhammad receives R.J. Hildreth Public Policy Award for career achievement

General / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / UTIA / Awards

University of Tennessee Research Team Examines Consumer Preferences for Tennessee Wines

Apr 20, 2026 News Release

grapes at Sprout Spring Estates in Tennessee

Study examines wine origin and quality attributes

Farm & Food / AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Viticulture

UT Extension Internship Applications Open for Summer 2026

Jan 16, 2026 News Release

a group of undergraduate students posing in front of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building

Deadline to apply is February 1

General / 4-H Youth Development / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Plant Sciences, Department of / 4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Education / Careers / Community Development / Continuing Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Internships / Leadership Development / Natural Resources

Grow Your Garden Indoors with Containers and Extra Light

Jan 12, 2026 News Release

small indoor garden on a kitchen counter by a sink

UTIA horticulture experts provide help for small-space food growing indoors

Landscape & Gardening / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Production / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

West Tennessee Grain Conference Scheduled for February 5

Jan 09, 2026 News Release

Four men speak to each other while conference attendees explore informational booths nearby

Explore Crop Production Strategies, Market Trends

Economy / Farm & Food / General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Agricultural Education / Corn Production / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Farm Financial Management / Soybean Production

UT Ladies Raising Livestock Conference Returns for 2026

Dec 01, 2025 News Release

Coach Kiah

Preregistration Now Underway for February 19-20 Event

Farm & Food / General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Beginning Farmer Education / Farm Financial Management / Livestock and Forage Systems