We had a great time at our annual fall picnic! Enjoyed spending time with students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, and friends!
Fall Picnic 2023
Introducing Assistant Professor Aaron Staples
Join us in welcoming assistant professor Aaron Staples to the department! With a 75 percent research and 25 percent teaching appointment, Aaron specializes in consumer demand and marketing. His research…
Welcome, Assistant Professor Le Chen
Join us in welcoming Le Chen to the department! Chen’s new role is in sustainable agricultural production, with an appointment of 75 percent research and 25 percent teaching. Chen’s scholarly…
Spring Picnic 2023
We had an awesome time on April 18 at our spring picnic!
DeLong Receives Entrepreneurial & Critical Thinking Award!
Congratulations to AREC associate professor Karen DeLong on receiving the 2023 Newton Entrepreneurial & Critical Thinking Award! DeLong was presented with the award on April 14 at Herbert College of…
Associate professor Aaron Smith part of Smith Global Leadership Fellows
Associate professor Aaron Smith is part of the Smith Global Leadership Fellows that traveled to DC in April to build connections and collaborations. The fellowship is a sixteen-month professional development…
Students and Faculty Shine at SAEA’s 2023 Annual Meeting
Students and faculty from the department represented us well at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association annual meeting. This year’s meeting was held from February 4-8 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Quiz…
Introducing Assistant Professor Gabriela “Gaby” Perez Quesada
Join us in welcoming assistant professor Gabriela “Gaby” Perez Quesada to the department! Her program focuses on natural resources and environmental economics. She is currently teaching AREC 470, Policy Analysis…
Sreedhar Upendram Featured in New UTIA Video
Sreedhar Upendram, AREC assistant professor, is featured in a newly released UTIA video, highlighting the UT Extension team effort to improve digital literacy skills for all ages in Tennessee. Upendram’s…
Inaugural Smoke Florida BBQ Competition Is a Hit!
Our inaugural Smoke Florida BBQ competition was a hit, with farm management specialist David Bilderback taking 1st place! Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President Carrie Castille graciously bestowed the…