Value-Added Agriculture

George McDonald Named 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year

Jul 26, 2024 News Release

Smith County Producer Named to the Honor for a Second Time

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UT Extension to Lead Value-Added Dairy Experiential Learning Course

Jul 09, 2024 News Release

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The SDBII Northeast Experiential Learning Course is planned for September 2-7, 2024

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Tour of Local Food Buyers Coming to Chattanooga in Late April

Apr 10, 2024 News Release

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UT Center for Profitable Agriculture Coordinates Event for Entrepreneurs

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New UT Extension Program to Equip Cut Flower Farmers in Tennessee

Mar 27, 2024 News Release

Extension specialists from the University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences and Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics are helping cut flower farmers in Tennessee make informed decisions about production and marketing

Research-based Recommendations and Tools to Help Growers Expand Markets

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Census of Agriculture Shows Value-Added Agriculture Growth in Tennessee to $142.8 Million

Feb 29, 2024 News Release

CPA onsite service in Grundy County

Sales to Retailers, Processed and Value-added Products, and Agritourism Show Biggest Gains

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Free Workshops to Help Farmers Elevate Farm Brands

Feb 19, 2024 News Release

The UT Center for Profitable Agriculture is holding a branding workshop

Register Soon for March Events; UT Creamery to Be Highlighted as Brand Example

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Center for Profitable Agriculture Offers Help for USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Applicants

Dec 01, 2023 News Release

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Workshops Will Be Held in January 2024

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Tennessee Farm and Ferment Meeting Scheduled for January 8, 2024

Oct 09, 2023 News Release

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Farmers and Craft Beverage Partners Are Invited to a Day of Learning and Networking

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Tours of Local Food Buyers Coming to Nashville and Knoxville in September

Sep 12, 2023 News Release

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Events Conducted by the UT Center for Profitable Agriculture

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Value-Added Agriculture Marketing Workshops Scheduled for Fall

Aug 23, 2023 News Release

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Learn More About Effective Marketing Strategies

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