Company Profile

Company Overview

Tennessee's forests, pastures, and farmlands are our classrooms. So are the state's gardens and arboretums, wetlands, and watersheds. The classrooms and teaching programs of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are as varied as the people they serve. Our programs assist students, farmers, families, 4-H and other youth, agribusinesses, state and federal agencies, consumers and the general public.

Our Vision
We create real life solutions. We will accomplish this vision by 1) preparing students to make a difference, 2) discovering knowledge which impacts real world issues and 3) connecting with people and communities to help them prosper.

Our Mission
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), through its colleges, research and education centers, and county extension offices, serves the people of Tennessee and beyond through the discovery, communication and application of knowledge. UTIA, working with the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, is committed to providing undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs in a diverse learning environment that prepares students to be leaders in a global society. The Institute’s delivery of education, discovery, and outreach contributes to the economic, social and environmental well-being of all Tennesseans and focuses on contemporary problems faced by Tennessee, the nation, and the world.

Our Values
Responsiveness to constituent needs
Integrity and mutual respect
Transparency
Accountability
Science-based solutions
Lifelong learning
Diversity
Civility