AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

UT Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources is the premier source of educational programs and information about agriculture, natural resources, and the food system. We help Tennesseans produce abundant and safe food profitably, take steps toward a cleaner environment, and be effective stewards of natural resources.

Horticulture
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Horticulture refers to the science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.
AGRICULTURE
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Hamilton County poultry production, equine management, and other livestock products rank within the top 25 agricultural commodities in the state of Tennessee.
SOIL TESTING
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UT Extension offers soil, forage, and plant pest samples for farmers, homeowners, landscapers, and commercial horticulture.
Pesticide Certification
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UT Extension facilitates pesticide certification for both Commercial Applicators and Private Applicators. We also offer Commercial Applicators various opportunities to earn recertification points.
Natural Resources
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For more information on what UT Extension offers related to natural resource management, please see the following page.
Entomology
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You'll find information from bee swarms to general insect identification resources.
Animal Health Resources
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Find information related to livestock and companion animal health, such as services like necropsy.
Climate Resources
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Resources related to drought and other agriculturally relevant climate issues.
Animal Welfare + Agricultural Crimes
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UT Extension is not a regulatory entity. This page outlines resources related to animal welfare reports and agriculture-related crimes.

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Need assistance identifying an insect or plant?

Contact the Master Gardener Hotline at mghchotline@gmail.com or
Extension Agent Haley Treadway at haleytreadway@utk.edu

Haley Treadway Profile Page
Haley Treadway
Extension Agent I, Hamilton County