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Institute of Agriculture UT Agriculture Magazine Back to Alumni & Development page. Cover photo: Nick Myers Summer 1998 CONTENTS: Jobs for Grads Favorable job market greets new UT grads. Money Does Grow on Trees Expanding state's forest products industry is aim of new center. At Your Service Entrepreneurs get help with their ag-related businesses. A Farewell to Farms Gossett Retires After 11 Years as Vice President A Tennessee Tradition Farmers look to UT researchers for ways to improve tobacco crop. More articles below... Can Small Farms Survive? Extension places priority on family farming operations. Against All Odds Women in Chattanooga housing project get help starting a business. Running Radar Former military technology gaining acceptance by farmers Thanks for Your Support Scholarship program keeps growing Ag Day 98 Plan to attend the 17th annual homecoming celebration for Tennessee ag alumni and friends. Meet the new V.P. Underdogs Training abandoned dogs helps teach troubled teens how to get along in the world. Making Food Safer The time is right for public acceptance of food irradiation, says Extension foods specialist. Development News Benefactor Profile Alumni News Class notes Estate Planning Etcetera News Briefs At A Glance Research Temporarily On Hold Helping sick and injured farmers back to work. Applause, Applause Retired professor takes his show on the road. Good Food, Fast Food Ready-to-eat vegetables safe, healthy. Includes storage /safety tips. Road Test Ag Engineers study impact of water on highways. Sowing Seeds of Knowledge Outdoor classroom promotes learning. Cover: These 1998 graduates of the Collge of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources had jobs waiting for them after graduation. Job opportunities are plentiful in agriculture-related fields. See story. Editorial and business offices located in the Office of Agricultural Development P. O. Box 1071, Knoxville, TN 37901-1071 The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Business Office, 218 Morgan Hall, Knoxville, TN 37901, (423) 974-7275. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the above address.

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