UT Vegetable Production Program

The Vegetable Extension program focuses on providing innovations in production practices, aiding in cultivar selection, developing alternative crops, maximizing crop nutrition and flavor, and reducing the use of off-farm inputs, such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides, for Tennessee growers through research and education throughout the state.

Upcoming Events:

December 1-2, 24th Annual Southeast Vegetable and Fruit Expo, Myrtle Beach, SC

December 2-4, Irrigation Show, San Antonio, TX

January 4-5, KY Fruit & Vegetable Conference & Trade Show, Lexington, KY

January 7-10, Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, Savannah, GA

January 19-21, Indiana Horticultural Congress, Indianapolis, IN

January 20-23, Practical Tools & Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference, Chattanooga, TN

January 26-28, Virginia State Horticulture Society Meeting, Staunton, VA

January 28-30, Tennessee Horticultural Expo, Nashville, TN

March 5-6, 6th Annual TN Organic Growers Conference, Cool Springs, TN

March 8-12, Florida Postharvest Horticulture Tour, FL

March 9-10, Greenhouse Tomato Short Course, Raymond, MS

 

News & Announcements

• UT Farm Internship Program Are you a UT student interested in learning how to farm? We are looking for five GREAT interns to start their work on the UT Organic Farm Spring Semester 2010. The production component of the paid internship program will be 9-months long (March through November) with a 16-hour farm/market commitment per week. Interns will gain skills in business planning and management, vegetable and small fruit planning and production, and direct marketing. To learn more about the internship duties and responsibilities, click here. To view the presentation from the informational meeting, click here. To download an application, click here.
• The UT Pumpkin Field Day was held at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center on October 9, 2009. For field day resources, click here.
• 'Tis the season for pumpkins: Experts share growing tips (The Jackson Sun, Saturday, October 10, 2009)
• The Senate will begin work on food safety legislation (S510) after their summer break. Tennessee congressional representatives need to hear from Tennessee growers! Let your senators know that you would like the legislation to: 1) consider smaller- and mid-sized growers through a tiered approach to regulation; 2) be science-based; 3) recognize differences among regions in the U.S.; and 4) consider market recovery in the legislation that moves forward. To contact Senators Alexander and Corker, click here.

• House passes Food Safety Enhancement Act (The Packer, Thursday, July 30, 2009)
• Grocery chain produce feature helps local farmers (Channel 6 WATE, Saturday, July 11, 2009)
• Farmers use technology to lengthen growing season, make crops more fruitful (Knox News Sentinel, Sunday, June 28, 2009)

 

Vegetable Questions?

For questions related to vegetable production in your area, please contact your county Extension Office.

To contact your local vegetable expert, click here.