News and Events
Current News Releases:
- Farmers Awarded UT Switchgrass Contracts for Second Season
Thirty-eight area farmers received acceptance letters into the University of Tennessee’s second season of a switchgrass farmer incentive program. The farmers will be growing switchgrass for conversion to cellulosic ethanol. A total of 1,901 acres located in nine East Tennessee counties were enrolled in the 2009 program.
- It's Official: Tennessee Opens New Organic Crops Unit
May 15 marked a momentous day for the University of Tennessee AgResearch program. AgResearch's East Tennessee Research and Education Center officially changed the name of its Small Grains Unit to the Organic Crops Unit, and the new unit hosted its first organic crops field tour.
- Center for Profitable Agriculture Recognized for 10 Years of Service
The State House Agriculture Committee has formally recognized the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture for a decade of outstanding service to the citizens of Tennessee.
- Montgomery County Selected to Pilot Homeowner Landscape Program
Local Extension agents and storm water professionals are teaming up to provide homeowners with the guidance they need to ensure that their yards become beautiful, environmentally friendly and cost effective.
- New Educational Program Offered for Horse Owners
The first UT Extension Master Horse Owner Program for the western region of the state will be offered beginning Thursday, July 9.
- 2009 UT Institute of Agriculture Field Days Offer Variety of Educational Opportunities
Raising healthy hardwoods. Producing quality beef. Growing fresh fruits and vegetables in your own backyard. These are just a few of the topics Tennesseans can learn about at the 2009 University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Field Days.
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