Consumer Economics

UT Extension Expands Virtual Reality Career Exploration Program

May 06, 2025 News Release

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Residents in Nine Additional Counties Can Explore Training Opportunities, New Careers

General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Careers / Consumer Economics / Continuing Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Simulation

Life Work, Not Homework

Apr 02, 2025 News Release

Friendly Professor explaining exercise to students in high school classroom.

Study Details Recommendations for Financial Education in Tennessee High Schools

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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

4 brown eggs in a bowl

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

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UTIA Professor Receives SAEA Emerging Scholar Award

Feb 12, 2025 News Release

Charles Martinez

Charles Martinez Recognized for Dedicated Efforts in Agricultural and Resource Economics

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UTIA Trade Expert Reappointed to Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee

Jan 30, 2025 News Release

Andrew Muhammad

Muhammad Will Serve on the Advisory Committee Through December 2028

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Annual Report Details More Economic Struggles for Tennessee’s Ag Sectors

Dec 19, 2024 News Release

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Gross Revenues Decline for 2024, 2025 Outlook is Clouded

Economy / General / AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Animal Production / Beef / Consumer Economics / Corn Production / Cotton Production / Dairy / Economics and Markets / Farm Animal / Food Products / Soybean Production

Karen DeLong Named Athletics Professor of Excellence

Dec 05, 2024 Highlight

The Award Recognizes Professional Excellence and Outstanding Citizenship

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Carver Honored with Dr. Joe Johnson Memorial Award at TREEDC Annual Conference

Nov 26, 2024 Highlight

UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service Consultant Warren Nevad, UTIA Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Chancellor Keith Carver and TREEDC President Dwain Land

His Work Embodies the Vision and Values that Guide TREEDC

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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

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