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National Food Waste Prevention Week is April 7 to 13

Mar 25, 2025 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Waste Reduction Tips, Food Drives Begin March 31

Economy / Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Safety / Food Security / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Health and Safety / Health and Wellness

UTIA Experts Discuss Cost-saving and Shopping Strategies Amid High Egg Prices

Mar 11, 2025 News Release

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Poultry Specialists Caution Against Starting Backyard Flocks to Save Money on Eggs

Economy / Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Animal Science, Department of / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Animal Production / Animal Protection / Avian / Avian Influenza / Consumer Economics / Farm Animal / Food Safety / Food Security / Poultry

Save Some Green While Going Green This Holiday

Nov 25, 2024 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Sustainable Solutions and Cost-Effective Gift Ideas

Economy / General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Consumer Economics / consumer finances / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Non-Food Products / Waste management

Thanksgiving Savings: Tennessee’s 2024 Holiday Meals Costs Drop

Nov 18, 2024 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Grocery Store Survey Results and Tips for Greater Savings

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2024 Holiday Event Schedule Announced by UT Extension Western Region

Nov 18, 2024 News Release

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Enjoy Festive and Educational Programs Across West Tennessee

General / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / 4-H Youth Development / Consumer Economics / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Wellness

Simple Steps to Keep Food Borne Illness Off the Menu This Holiday Season

Nov 11, 2024 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Essential Food Safety Tips

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University of Tennessee Extension Offers Resources to Aid Flood Recovery Efforts

Sep 28, 2024 News Release

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Some Needs Are Immediate, Some Will Take Time to Materialize

General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Animal Protection / Beef / Climate / Community Development / consumer finances / Emergency / Equine / Farm Animal / Food Safety / Health and Safety

West Tennessee River Walk Challenge Returns This Fall

Sep 17, 2024 News Release

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Free Program Provides Friendly Competition, Weekly Prizes

General / Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Wellness / Public Health

Egla-Irina Delvo-Lopez Receives UTIA Professional/Academic Award for Outstanding Service

Aug 14, 2024 News Release

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UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2024

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Crystal Blankenship Receives the Outstanding 4-H Youth Development Agent Award

Aug 14, 2024 News Release

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UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2024

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