The grounds of the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center

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Established in 1917, the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center includes 1,263 acres. The center is the site of research studies in beef and dairy cattle, commercial crops, fruit trees and forage crops.

The center conducts research to evaluate varieties of commercial crops, management systems and weed control systems to improve crop production efficiency. Work is also underway on the production and management of fruit and vegetable crops, including peaches, apples, grapes, and blueberries.

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Fruits of the Backyard Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 8:30 am Program Poster

The Center for Profitable Agriculture is located on the grounds of the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center in Spring Hill. While the activities of the Center are primarily Agricultural Extension Service programs, the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center provides a great environment and location for the Center for Profitable Agriculture's headquarters.

The Center for Profitable Agriculture's faculty and staff members share the Research & Education Center's main office building, and work closely with the center's director, Dr. Kevin Thompson and administrative specialist, Cyndi Petty.

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		Forage Research "UT researchers are looking for the best forage for cattle to produce high quality beef. The goal is to grow..."
		Weed Research "A climate that's good for a variety of crops means many types of weeds also thrive. UT AgResearch works to..."
		Nursery Industry "Tennessee is a top producer of ornamental plants. The nursery industry here is concentrated in a very..."
		Ag Year Preview "Spring is almost here, and it’s just about time for Tennessee farmers to plant their 2012 crops. All..."