Position Information Title: Extension SpecialistProgram Area: Farm ManagementHeadquarters: Brownsville, TN (Haywood County)Clientele Served: Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Lake, Obion, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton Counties Learn more about responsibilities, benefits and…
Position Announcement: Extension Area Specialist – Farm Management – Western Region – Haywood County
Position Announcement: Summer Internship – Agriculture & Natural Resources – Livestock
Position: Tennessee Extension Internship Program: ANR/CED Agriculture Economics Department10-week Summer Internship Location: The student will work in the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department, Knoxville, TN at the University of Tennessee.…
Desiré Sigaudo Presents Research
The department was honored to welcome Desiré Sigaudo to UT’s Institute of Agriculture on November 29, 2022. She gave a presentation titled, “South America: An insight into the region’s agribusiness…
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…
Econogram, Winter 2023: Additional News Highlights
Researchers Analyze Price Ranges from Fed Cattle Negotiated Cash Sales In the wake of unprecedented market shocks in the fed cattle industry, AREC researchers Chris Boyer and Charley Martinez teamed…
AREC Hosts Cochran Fellows
The department was proud to host a delegation of six USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Cochran Fellows from Cambodia and seven from Kenya. The Cambodian delegation toured Tennessee in August to…
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…
Kim Jensen Retires
Congratulations and happy retirement to Kim Jensen! The department celebrated with her in the UT Gardens on September 22!
2022 Fall Picnic
The department had a wonderful time at its annual fall picnic in the UT Gardens! Everyone enjoyed visiting with retired faculty, friends, and incredible AREC students!
Jeske Wins 3rd Place in Field Day Poster Contest
Congratulations to Cameron Jeske on winning 3rd place in the poster contest at this year’s Steak and Potatoes Field Day!