Radio News and Podcasts
The radio news 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 radio news releases, please contact Doug Edlund (dedlund@utk.edu) or Chuck Denney (cmdenney@utk.edu).
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Sudanese Program
Coming to a strange land where you don’t know the culture or the language has to be one of the hardest things you can do. But that’s the reality for many Sudanese refugees who have migrated from their war-torn country to Tennessee. UT Extension has a program to help these immigrants adapt to life here.
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4-H Coats
When you’re poor, sometimes it’s difficult to buy the clothes you need to get through the harsh winter. Tennessee 4-H’ers are working in one community to provide coats and winter wear for the needy.
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Insect Smorgasbord
We mostly think of bugs as a nuisance, but they can be part of ... our diet! Entomologists at UT’s Institute of Agriculture say insects make for tasty additions to some recipes - and they recently staged an “Insect Smorgasbord” to prove it.
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4-H Leadership
Effective leaders make good things happen. That’s a general definition adults in Tennessee 4-H use to teach kids about leadership. 4-H has a special program where kids practice their leadership skills.
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Holiday Express
Trains have long been a symbol of Christmas cheer. Think "Polar Express" here. Now UT's Institute of Agriculture has a miniature "Holiday Express" on display at the University Gardens.
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Cooking with Tennessee Wine
The holidays are a time when we enjoy many delicious foods - both dinner items and for the sweet tooth. A great way to enhance your Yuletide cooking is to use wine to add a splash of flavor to your recipes. UT Extension food experts will admit their bias here - they like Tennessee wines for holiday cooking.
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Food as Gifts
Given our recent economy, gift giving will be a financial challenge for many families this Christmas. But you can take care of people on your shopping list in your own home. Experts with UT Extension say foods and crafts are inexpensive and thoughtful presents.
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Pet Food Delivery
When someone has a limited income, not only do they have a hard time feeding themselves, but it's also difficult to afford food for their pets. The College of Veterinary Medicine at the UT Institute of Agriculture has a program to donate pet food to the disadvantaged.
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