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Green T Students
Some University of Tennessee students are using their landscaping and gardening skills to help a woman who lost her husband in Iraq. The Institute of Agriculture students are plant science majors who are part of the “Green T” group.
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Turf Research From your front yard to your favorite golf course - Tennessee has some of the highest quality turf you’ll find anywhere in the country. Experts with UT’s Institute of Agriculture are conducting research to help homeowners, as well as sod farmers who grow turf. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA

High Input Costs Food prices have been going up lately, but so are the production costs for farmers who grow what we eat. Farm expenses are at record highs for Tennessee row-crop producers now. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA

4-H Edventure Camp When you combine education with adventure, you’ve got the potential for learning and fun. That’s the idea behind a special summer program with Tennessee 4-H. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA

UT Garden's 25th Anniversary There's a blooming treasure for all to enjoy along the banks of the Tennessee River in Knoxville. The UT Gardens now celebrate their 25th year in 2008. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA


High Food Prices The average family of four is now spending about 900 dollars a month on groceries. That’s the latest figure from the USDA - as higher food bills are now a modern-day economic reality. UT Extension is offering tips for frugal living when it comes to grocery shopping. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA

Wii Exercise It doesn’t seem like a good match - video games and exercise. But a very popular video system does have a physical component to it. UT Extension is using the Nintendo Wii (“wee”) to get kids moving. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA

Cornbread The cornbread is cooking in one Tennessee town where an annual festival is a source of community pride - and good eatin’ - for residents and southern chefs. While there’s a lot to be said for experienced cornbread cookers - good food knows no age limits when it comes to baking. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA

Environmental Landscaping We can make an outdoor area even more beautiful and protect the environment at the same time. That’s the idea behind a class - and several community service projects - with the Environmental Landscape Design Lab at UT’s Institute of Agriculture. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	WMA


Ft. Campbell Support It’s almost a forgotten fact for some people - but thousands of American military men and women are still overseas, fighting a war. And life is not easy for the families they leave behind in the states. UT Extension has a program at Fort Campbell, Kentucky to help military families. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

4-H Ropin' At one time, just about all of us wanted to be a cowboy or cowgirl. Those cowpokes of the old west were especially skilled at riding horses - and tossing a lasso with precision. Now some Tennessee kids in 4-H are learning the ropes of roping. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Beetle Tents Beautiful hemlock trees in the Great Smoky Mountains are threatened by a tiny but damaging pest. Researchers with UT”s Institute of Agriculture are using another bug - a predatory beetle - to feast on these harmful insects. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Tornado Impact The devastating tornados that went through Tennessee recently took lives and caused millions of dollars in damage. While there’s no comparison to the loss of life - the storms also caused extensive damage to agriculture. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Farmers and Depression Farming can be a tough way to earn a living. One poor growing season, and your family can face financial disaster. For many producers, this can lead to stress and depression. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Beef Program As the years go by, one thing remains constant in Tennessee agriculture - beef cattle farming is our number one commodity. Tennessee farmers are joining with producers from a border state to enhance markets and improve their overall product. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Landlord Training “For rent” – It’s a sign you see a lot around Tennessee. People need a place to live - but may not be able to buy a home - so they rent. But what about rental property owners? UT Extension has a program that teaches there’s more to being a landlord than just collecting a monthly check. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Emergency Preps Given that dangerous weather or other disasters can strike at just about any moment in Tennessee – how prepared are you for an emergency? Experts with UT Extension have tips on items you may need to keep your family safe before and after an emergency. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


TNCEP/ Second Harvest Dickson County We live in the richest country on the planet, but we still have people who are hungry. Second Harvest Food Bank and UT Extension are working together to provide meals and nutritional information to residents in one Tennessee community. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Fitting it Together We expect a certain amount of rebellion in almost every teenager, but sometimes our kids can get into more serious trouble. UT Extension is working with juvenile offenders across the state in a program called “Fitting it Together.” Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Foreclosures We’re seeing a record number of foreclosures across Tennessee and the country. Millions of people are losing their homes because they can no longer afford to make their mortgage payment. Experts with UT Extension have advice about how to deal with a foreclosure - or perhaps avoid one all together. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Wood for Biomass America must find alternative sources for fuel and energy in the future. Traditionally we think of corn ethanol and other crops that can be converted - but Tennessee’s vast forests might also someday be used for biomass. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Operation Hayride The top story of last year in Tennessee agriculture still impacts farmers as we head into 2008. The summer drought depleted pasture land for livestock, and now farmers face hay shortages for the winter. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Changing Animal Population In Tennessee, we’re seeing changes in our animal population. Some species are moving in, but others are disappearing from our lands. Experts with UT’s Institute of Agriculture are monitoring these wildlife changes – and working to save some species. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Biofuel Students Someday you could go to college and earn a degree in biofuel production. It’s an academic major being developed at the UT Institute of Agriculture. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Roses It may be the middle of winter, but if you hope to grow beautiful roses this spring, it’s just about time to get plantin.’ Experts with UT’s Institute of Agriculture have advice about rose gardening Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


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