West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center

Finding real life solutions at the West TN AgResearch & Education Center.

We're home to the UT Gardens Jackson.

We facilitate the research of agricultural scientists...

...who create Real. Life. Solutions.

A meeting place for scientists and the public.

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Welcome to the West TN AgResearch and Education Center
Jackson, TN

Known for its research on ornamentals, turf grasses, agronomic and horticultural crops, the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, established in 1907, is the oldest research center in the U.T. system.

University scientists from:

as well as USDA-ARS researchers, along with a capable support staff conduct over 100 investigations annually to evaluate new cultivars, test and develop technology for more efficient crop production and a safer and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Events (more)

Summer Celebration 7/13, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cotton Tour 9/6, 8:00 - 1:00 pm

Fall Gardeners' Festival 8/29, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Crossville PREC

Heritage Festival 10/14, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Grand Junction RECAMES

Video (more)

		Cover Crop Concerns "Cover crops can be an effective tool in a weed management program, but there are concerns. Researchers with..."
		Managing 8-inch Palmer Pigweed "Weed control programs for late-season palmer amaranth in corn"
		Weed Control Strategy "'The Minute' host Jake Turner interviews Larry Steckel on weed control."
		Forest Research "UT's Institute of Agriculture has research projects statewide to help landowners better manage their timber."