UT Extension

10/23/2026

10/01/2026

Today was all about celebrating the people who make UTIA such a special place to work and recognizing their dedication, hard work and impact!

A big thank you to the Clyde Austin 4-H Center for preparing a wonderful meal and helping make today’s celebration possible.

We’re grateful for our people and all they do to serve Tennessee and beyond. 🍊

09/04/2026

Save the date! There’s even more to look forward to at Ag Day this year.

Join us Friday, Oct. 2, for a day celebrating agriculture, innovation and community, with festivities continuing into the evening at UT Gardens, Knoxville. 🍊

Traditional fall event moves to Friday, October 2, and includes night activities

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

Check out Tennessee Farm Bureau’s latest episode of Root of the Matter!

Recorded at the Milan No-Till Field Day, the conversation highlights the future of agriculture and the research and Extension work helping Tennessee producers put practical, science-based solutions to work.

08/05/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the faculty and staff whose dedication, expertise and service make a difference for Tennesseans every day. Thank you for delivering across our state!

06/26/2026

You spoke up, Tennessee — and we heard you.

After more than 7,000 votes and hundreds of comments on the future of the Ag Tag specialty license plate, one thing was clear: Tennesseans have a strong connection to the original Ag Tag.

We also heard many of you ask whether the original design could remain while recognizing two programs the Ag Tag has long supported: Tennessee 4-H and Tennessee FFA.

Because the vote between the original Ag Tag and the new Ag Tag design was close, and because so much of the feedback centered on preserving the original while adding 4-H and FFA recognition, we are opening a final weekend vote with three options inspired by what you told us:

Option 1: The original Ag Tag

Option 2: The original Ag Tag with 4-H and FFA emblems added

Option 3: The original Ag Tag with 4-H and FFA emblems added and an updated font

Voting closes at 8 a.m. CT on Monday, June 29.

The Ag Tag has supported Tennessee agriculture, agricultural education, youth leadership, forestry, market development and rural communities for 30 years. As we look toward the future, we want the final design to reflect the pride Tennesseans have in this plate and the programs it supports.

Vote this weekend and help choose the next Ag Tag: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/ag_tag_design_public_vote_runoff

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Willis Jepson, the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year. Thank you for your dedication to agriculture and for helping strengthen Tennessee communities through your work.

He's a seventh-generation farmer from Robertson County