We discover and apply new knowledge relating to economics and related policy in the agricultural, agribusiness, natural resource management, and rural development sectors.
Department Head: Chris Boyer
Phone: 865-974-5005 Â Fax: 865-974-7484
E-Mail: agecon@tennessee.edu
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications is an academic department that blends the agricultural industry with leadership development and communications skills to empower leaders to be more successful within their communities and careers.
Head: Christopher Stripling
Phone: 865-974-7371 Fax: 865-974-7383
E-Mail: alec@utk.edu
Our work is a diverse and fascinating blend of applied and basic life sciences, ultimately focused on enhancing the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of the domestic animal industries.
Head: Neal Schrick
Phone: 865-974-7286 Fax: 865-974-7297
E-Mail: asnews@utk.edu
We work at the interface of biological systems, soils, and engineering — to understand basic processes, manage our environmental resources, and assist agricultural and related industries.
Head: Julie Carrier
Phone: 865-974-7266 Fax: 865-974-4514
E-Mail: bess@utk.edu
Our research focuses on fungal, insect, nematode, and viral pathogens of crops and animals. We help ensure sustainable agricultural opportunities for the future.
Head: DeWayne Shoemaker
Phone: 865-974-7135 Fax: 865-974-4744
E-Mail: dshoema2@utk.edu
We study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. We develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food, according to industry and government specifications and regulations.
Head: Rob Williams
Phone: 865-974-7331 Fax: 865-974-7332 E-Mail: foodsci@utk.edu
Our research focuses on environmental stewardship, agricultural security, and urban agriculture, with a variety of projects addressing each area.
Head: Gary Bates
Phone: 865-974-7324 Fax: 865-974-1947 E-Mail: plantsciences@utk.edu
Our mission is to advance the science and sustainable management of natural resources and to promote their health, utilization and appreciation through programs in teaching, research, and Extension
Head: Don Hodges
Phone: 865-974-7126 Fax: 865-974-4714 E-Mail: naturalresources@utk.edu
