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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in Every Community

From health care and education to agriculture and local leadership, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ System is making a difference in all 95 counties. Our five campuses, two statewide institutes and more than 497,000 alumni are shaping stronger communities — together.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute of Agriculture

From 4-H to farm science, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute of Agriculture delivers real-world expertise in every Tennessee county — advancing health, prosperity and sustainability through hands-on research, education and Extension services.

Image from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ System President Randy Boyd’s visit to the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵIA Organic Farming and Gardening Field Day on April 28, 2022.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵIA: Local Impact (FY2024)

  • 195,442
    on-site visits across Tennessee

    With offices in all 95 counties, made nearly 200,000 local visits — supporting families, farms, youth and communities through hands-on expertise.

  • 37,000+
    field day participants

    À¶Ý®ÊÓƵIA welcomed thousands to 20+ , sharing hands-on research in agriculture, conservation, forestry and more.

  • 200
    animals treated post-flood

    provided emergency care and coordinated donations to help pets and livestock after Hurricane Helene.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Public Service

From emergency planning to economic development, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Public Service empowers communities and government agencies with training, technical assistance and expert support that strengthens Tennessee from the ground up.Ìý

Individuals participating in CIA extraction training with IPS.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵIPS: Local Impact (FY2024)

  • 127,849
    requests for assistance answered

    From public safety to economic development, experts responded to nearly 128,000 requests for community, business and government needs.

  • 60
    child welfare specialists trained

    A new is equipping child welfare specialists across Tennessee with skills in crisis response, conflict resolution and more.

  • 200+
    incarcerated Tennesseans trained

    Justice-involved individuals in 18 detention facilities gained hands-on manufacturing skills — and a second chance — through an .

Real Work. Real Results.

From protecting lives and communities to advancing rural economies, these stories show how À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ experts are turning research and outreach into real-world impact across Tennessee.

  • For 50 years, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute of Agriculture’s David Lockwood has walked orchards, advised farm families and guided fruit growers across the state. His deep-rooted partnerships have helped shape Tennessee agritourism and modernize fruit farming, one tree and one conversation at a time.

  • Tennessee once ranked fourth in the nation for home fire deaths. Thanks to a long-term collaboration between À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Knoxville researchers and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Public Service, fire fatalities have dropped 26%. Their data-driven work continues to shape life-saving programs statewide.

  • At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Southern, criminologist Richard Schoeberl — a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Martin alumnus and former FBI agent — is equipping the next generation of law enforcement with tools to identify and stop human trafficking. His training and research are shaping frontline responses across Tennessee and around the world.

Local Programs. Statewide Impact.

Whether it’s a free health screening, 4-H club, business workshop or adult learning program, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ brings resources close to home. Explore how our work is creating brighter futures across Tennessee.