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The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture creates Real. Life. Solutions. to some of society’s most pressing issues. Your support helps us serve in the classroom, animal hospital, research facilities, and communities here and abroad.

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UTIA provides Real. Life. Solutions. in all 95 Tennessee counties.

Our Stories

Innovation Takes Root in Rural Tennessee and Alabama

The BRIDGES Engine is designed to transform underused farmland into launchpads for biobased innovation.
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Alyssa Clements

Great Grads: Alyssa Clements

“Sometimes I’m a flashlight farmer,” Alyssa Clements says with a smile and a certain pride.
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Ruth Henderson McQueen

Donating from Your Retirement Plan

How to maximize tax savings from IRA charitable rollovers and required minimum distributions while supporting your passions.
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