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Video News

The video releases featured below are produced by Marketing and Communication Services for the Institute of Agriculture. For more information concerning the vidoes or to obtain copies of past video news clips, please contact Doug Edlund (dedlund@utk.edu) or Chuck Denney (cmdenney@utk.edu).

 

These video releases are also available on the UTIA channel on YouTube.

February 2010

Picture of cheerleadersHealthy Hartsville
Energized people are lacing up their running shoes and skipping dessert to get healthier in one small Tennessee town. UT Extension wants to improve the quality of life for residents here through a new program.
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Pic of RoadCheap Vacations
Given our current economic climate, 2010 shapes up to be the year of the cheap vacation. But consumer experts with UT Extension say “thrifty” doesn’t have to mean a lack of fun when it comes to that annual summer-time trip.
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Pic of MeetingCareer Transitions
There are signs the economy may be improving, but many Tennesseans are still looking for work in these tough times. “Career Transitions” is a program in a number of towns to help job seekers make contacts, and stay hopeful.

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Pic of FREDFRED
Veterinarians need sophisticated training to care for pets - especially in the area of internal medicine. But this can be hard on live animals because of the damage accidently done to their bodies during the teaching. Experts at UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine have invented a device to teach veterinarians to perform advanced procedures - without using live animals.
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January 2010

Picture of EFNEP ClassHispanic EFNEP Program
Tennessee has a rapidly-growing Hispanic population. But like many Americans, our new neighbors from Latino countries may not eat the most healthful foods. UT Extension is working with Hispanic residents to learn more about eating a proper diet - without breaking the family budget.
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Kid at GrocerySchool Grocery
Some Tennessee elementary school students are learning valuable lessons about food and money at the grocery. But this store is a little different. It’s just down the hall from their classroom.
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Pic of MeetingFitting it Together
Teenagers get into trouble sometimes. That’s inevitable. But what are we doing to make sure they don’t repeat past mistakes? UT Extension has a program in some Tennessee communities called “Fitting it Together” to help our young people.

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Pic of Dogwood BloomsBazillion Blooms
Here in the dead of winter, it’s never too early to start thinking about spring and one of it’s prettiest symbols - the dogwood tree. But many of Tennessee’s dogwoods are dying because of disease and old age.
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