Herbert College of Agriculture
            
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              Preparing today’s Volunteers to be tomorrow’s leaders in the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and construction sciences.
              
              Knoxville, TN
            
            
              
              Joined October 2009
            
            
           The 2025 National FFA Convention was one for the books! We had a great time talking to FFA members, advisors, and supporters about the opportunities we offer in the great state of Tennessee and at Herbert! #FFA25 #MakeHerbertHome
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             Big Orange Give is right around the corner! Join the whole Volunteer family on Wednesday, November 5, to support UT. #BigOrangeGive #SupportHerbert 🧡 
          
                
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             Animal science and journalism student Laurel Cox won Durango Boots’ second annual National Day of the Cowgirl Award, earning her a $30,000 scholarship distributed over the next three years! Photo Credit: Durango® Boots @UTKnoxville
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             Herbert is the new home for Tennessee Farm Bureau's Tennessee Leadership Summit for the next three years! Read more:  https://t.co/WiPZrR3599 
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             Join us for the JAHWC Open House on August 25th from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM in Room 212! Meet our talented Writing Consultants and Staff, enjoy free pizza and snacks, and explore our center. Everyone is welcome, so drop by anytime! We can't wait to see you there! 
          
                
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             Junior ALEC student Grace Dunseth spent the last few months on Capitol Hill participating in the Summer 2025 Congressional Internship Program. This internship was crucial experience for Grace as she pursues a career in agriculture advocacy. #TheFutureIsAg
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             A degree from Herbert will take you far—really far! 🌏 Construction science and management alum Gage Parks currently works as a field engineer for Hensel Phelps in Guam. Learn more about his story at  https://t.co/Z14iNb777s 
          
          
                
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             The Plant Health Diagnostics Course for Field Crops recently visited the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center where our graduate students gained practical experience diagnosing and managing plant health problems caused by insects, diseases, and other factors. 
          
                
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             Last week, the college hosted the five state Star students during the Tennessee FFA Star Tour, where they presented their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects and showcased their impact on agriculture. 🌟 @TNFFAFoundation
          
          
                
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             Congratulations to our students who made the Dean’s List! We are proud to announce that 727 Herbert students made the Dean’s List this past spring— nearly 50% of our undergraduate population! #herbertproud
          
          
                
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             Raj Roy graduates next Thursday with his PhD in entomology and plant pathology with a concentration in bioinformatics, genomics and molecular interactions. Raj came to the US from India to earn his PhD and research the fall armyworm. Congrats, Raj! 🧡 🎓 #HerbertProud
          
          
                
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             The Soil Vols team, coached by Andrew Sherfy, came in third place for team judging at nationals last week! So proud of our students for achieving such a feat! #HerbertProud
          
          
                
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             Our second senior spotlight is Haylee Ferguson! She graduates this spring with a bachelor’s degree in food and agricultural business and plans to stay in Knoxville to pursue a master’s degree in agricultural economics. 🧡 🎓 #HerbertProud Learn more at  https://t.co/Z14iNb777s 
          
          
                
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             🚨 BEACON is back! Join us Oct. 14–15 in Knoxville as we connect the next generation of turfgrass professionals with industry leaders across golf, sports turf, landscape, and more. 📅 Save the date and stay tuned! #BEACON2025 #UTTurfgrass
          
          
                
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             Kicking off graduation season with our first senior spotlight, Mia Sampson! Mia is a construction science and management major who has secured a position with JE Dunn after graduation. Congrats, Mia! 🧡 🎓 #HerbertProud Learn more at  https://t.co/Z14iNb777s 
          
          
                
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             Check it out! Emma Morgan '19, a food and agricultural business alum, is featured on the cover of Our Tennessee's latest issue. Emma and her business, Ada Bea’s Boutique, is highlighted in the article, "Young Entrepreneurs." Read more:  https://t.co/sRfavwkPA5 
          
          
                
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             Grateful Ag Day is just one week away! Join us next Monday, April 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. outside the Brehm Animal Science Building and write thank notes to donors of the college. Did we mention FREE t-shirts to the first 100 students? Food and games included as well! 
          
                
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             The UTIA Office of Advancement is hosting Grateful Ag Day on Monday, April 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. outside the Brehm Animal Science Building! Write thank you letters to generous donors of the Herbert College of Agriculture and enjoy free t-shirts, games, and food! 
          
                
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             A HUGE shoutout to our own Callie Robinson for being named American Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner! #AFBFYFR #VolsTeachAg 🍊 
          
                
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             The Collegiate 4-H, FFA, and Farm Bureau club showed up and showed out at the annual FFA Alumni Convention this past weekend. 🏆 So proud of our students for representing UT and Herbert! Read more about the club's recent success here:  https://t.co/Z14iNb777s 
          
          
                
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