UT Extension provides Real. Life. Solutions. throughout Tennessee. With an office in each of the state’s ninety-five counties, UT Extension helps Tennesseans to improve their quality of life and solve problems through the application of research and evidenced-based knowledge about agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community development.
UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization, funded by federal, state and local governments, that brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.
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2026 Planted Acreage for Corn, Cotton, Grain Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat in Tennessee by County
Fresh Herbs: A Nutritious and Delicious Way to Flavor Your Food
Tennessee Cropland, Irrigated Cropland and Pastureland Cash Rental Rates for 2026
USDA-APHIS HPAI Response: Goals, Depopulation Policy, And Ventilation Shutdown Plus (+) Use
Microcredentials in Extension: A Framework for Land-grant Universities to Deliver Workforce-Ready Skill Credentials Through Extension Programming
Herbaceous Flowering Plants for Tennessee Woodland Shade Gardens
Series Guide for Tennessee Agricultural Producers Applying Biosolids
Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN): What You Need to Know
University of Tennessee Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Team helps Tennesseans run more profitable farms and agricultural holdings, grow and process abundant and safe food, and create a cleaner environment.
UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences professionals use research-based education to help Tennesseans improve their well-being, resulting in economic benefits for individuals, families, and communities.
Tennessee 4-H encourages youth to “Learn by Doing.” Members develop their skills and talents to the fullest potential through 4-H clubs, special interest groups, afterschool programs, camps, and many other activities.
UT Extension’s Community Economic Development Team assists Tennesseans and their communities in areas such as small business transition and growth, entrepreneurial training, workforce development, and technology transfer.
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