UTM will host the 2020 Mid-South Agricultural Trade Conference on March 5 in the Boling University Center. The conference will focus on several commodities of agricultural trade relevant to our region, as well as discussions regarding new agreements made between the Trump administration and the Chinese government. There are seven authorities on agricultural trade who… Continue reading Mid-South Ag trade show comes to Martin
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Animal or plant agriculture: which is better for the environment?
Sorry farmers, but agriculture is not good for our environment. Sorry farmers, but agriculture of any form is not good for the environment. Whether it’s occupied by hog barns, pastures, or peanut fields, land taken up by agriculture takes away from healthy ecosystems. They both leak chemicals and wastes into the ground, are substantial greenhouse… Continue reading Animal or plant agriculture: which is better for the environment?
UTM prepared to train future farmers
What skills does the Agriculture industry need from its employees? What skills does the Agriculture industry need from its employees? In short: more science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the agriculture industry will need nearly 60,000 college graduates to fill new roles by 2020—and only 61% of… Continue reading UTM prepared to train future farmers
UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
The Northwest Tennessee Food Processing and Agri-Business Conference will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oct. 10, in the University Center. The conference is free, but advanced registration is required by Oct. 3. Dr. Charlie Hatcher, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and Pete Nelson, CEO and president of AgLaunch, will both… Continue reading UTM to host conference for food, agri-business
The state of Agriculture Education in Tennessee
High school and middle school students in Tennessee who sign up to take agriculture classes this fall may return to find their teachers gone, classes cut, or programs shut down. Nearly 6% of agriculture teachers leave the profession each year because of retirement, employment in other industries, or simply being terminated by the school. Even… Continue reading The state of Agriculture Education in Tennessee
UTM student holds agriculture ‘close to her heart’
Agriculture is one of the largest industries within America, but some believe a stigma still lies around the formation of agriculture. Men have been the backbone of the agricultural industry for so long that it seems like the women who have begun to build the industry even further are not yet getting the same attention. … Continue reading UTM student holds agriculture ‘close to her heart’
Called for 5-to-9: Student’s family farm story
Most people work a 9-to- 5 job; for UTM senior Brady Brown, it’s nearly the opposite. His days begin about 5 a.m. and do not come to a close until after 9 p.m. Brown spent 13 years working on his father’s farm. He began as a helping hand at age 8 and has since learned… Continue reading Called for 5-to-9: Student’s family farm story
Tennessee trapper training for teens
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Tennessee Fur Harvesters are partnering together to host a free trapper training camp Feb. 23-25 at the TWRA Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The second annual training camp will give positive exposure to trapping and show people of all ages the benefits of trapping animals themselves for… Continue reading Tennessee trapper training for teens
Internationally known animal behaviorist to speak at UTM
Dr. Temple Grandin, internationally known animal behaviorist and autism advocate, will speak at a sold-out presentation at Skyhawk Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.13. UTM College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Dean Todd Winters said that he is expecting a crowd of about 2,000 people. Tickets to the public were available Feb. 1 and sold… Continue reading Internationally known animal behaviorist to speak at UTM