UT Vegetable Production | UT Vegetable Production

Welcome to the University of Tennessee Vegetable Extension program website! Here you will find grower resources, supply sources for everything from seeds to farm equipment, and food safety information. Feel free to look through our links or contact us with any additional questions regarding the extension 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.

November 4, 2024 – Animal Intrusion Workshop, Knox Co., check back for registration link

November 13, 2024 – Animal Intrusion Workshop, VanBuren Co., check back for registration link

November 20-21, 2024 – Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training, register at tiny.utk.edu/NovPSA

December 2, 2024 – Animal Intrusion Workshop, Montgomery Co., check back for registration link

January 28-29, 2025 – Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training, check back for registration link

February 12, 2025 – In-Person Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training, check back for registration link

March 25-26, 2025 – Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training, check back for registration link

May 5-6, 2025 – Virtual Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training, check back for registration link

For more information, please visit the News, Announcements & Events page.

We have created resources to help fruit and vegetable growers answer concerns with COVID-19.

The publications can be found on the COVID-19 Resources page.

View the 2024 Southeastern Vegetable Crops Handbook