Health and Safety

Tennessee’s Inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week is April 4-9

Mar 21, 2022 News Release

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UT Extension Encourages Tennesseans to Rethink Food Habits

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Centers for Disease Control Recognizes Partnership with U.S. Cooperative Extension System

Feb 07, 2022 News Release

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UT Extension Playing Critical Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Education in Rural Tennessee

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Reducing Emergence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: UTIA Involved in Global Efforts

Dec 10, 2021 News Release

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UT AgResearch Associate Dean Appointed to WHO Advisory Group

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Updated SNAP Benefits Effective October 1

Aug 31, 2021 News Release

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Tennessee SNAP Recipients Encouraged to Assess Food Needs and Spending

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UT Extension Receives Grants for COVID-19 and Other Vaccine Education

Jun 09, 2021 News Release

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USDA, CDC and Cooperative Extension Team to Support Communication Nationwide

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Tennessee Plant Sciences Faculty Receive Award for COVID-19 Communication

Apr 06, 2021 News Release

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Southern Region of the American Society for Horticultural Science Recognizes Timely Extension Publication

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Healthier Eating in the New Year

Jan 14, 2021 Highlight

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UT Extension Suggests Smaller, Sustainable Changes for 2021

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New Research Effort Aims to Improve Health Outcomes for Rural Patients

Oct 27, 2020 News Release

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Conversations Between Patients and Health Care Providers Focus of USDA Grant Awarded to UTIA

Economy / Human & Animal Health / rural / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Health and Safety

UTIA to Lead Regional Effort to Battle Farmer, Rancher Stress

Sep 25, 2020 News Release

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USDA Designates UT Extension to Coordinate Efforts in the South

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Avoiding Emotional Eating During Stressful Times

Jun 22, 2020 News Release

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UT Extension Provides Advice

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