One hundred sixty graduated from Tennessee State University’s 2025 TN New Farmer Academy flagship seven-month program. This program provided classroom learning, hands-on training, and vital resources for beginning farmers. Participants gained skills in business planning, production systems, agritourism, and safety, with practical experience in fencing, pruning, irrigation, and equipment safety. There were 42 TN AgrAbility scholarships awarded for this year.

TN AgrAbility showcased assistive technology for helping farmers keep farming at TN State University’s biggest ag event of the year, TSU Small Farm Expo. This event brought together farmers, students, and educators for tours and sessions on topics related to goat and meat production, organic farming, beekeeping, and more.

TN AgrAbility showcased assistive technology tools at the UT TSU Extension Central Region retirees luncheon at Cahoot’s Restaurant with 22 in attendance.

TN AgrAbility exhibited at the 2026 UTIA Ag Day, themed “Farming for the Future.” Attendees enjoyed exhibits, animals, and interactive activities celebrating agricultural innovation and community. TN AgrAbility highlighted tractor safety and some ergonomic gardening tools. Staff are grateful to the UTIA family and friends for this fun tradition with UT ag alumni!

Hardeman County Master Gardener’s invited TN AgrAbility to speak at their September meeting with 24 in attendance. Attendees learned different assistive technology tools.

TN AgrAbility exhibited at the UTIA East Tennessee AgResearch Education Center’s first Hort, Hops & Crops Field Day with over 150 attendees. Topics included horticulture, hops, turf, and organic crop research at the UT Plant Sciences Research Farm