Between row-crop agriculture, urban sprawl, and more, almost nothing remains of the original grassland ecosystems that once sustained the immense biodiversity of the American South. The Center for Native Grasslands Management…
Center for Native Grasslands Management cites in NYT article on preserving Southern grasslands
Creating diverse native grass pastures to benefit cattle, pollinators and birds
Birds and bees benefit from cattle grazing in native grass and forb pastures. That was one of several takeaways from the Beef and Bees Workshop held Tuesday, July 25. Pat…
Seasonal field research technicians needed for Center for Native Grasslands Management
Do you like the sound of lowing cattle in the mornings? Do you enjoy strolling through tall grasses while looking at beautiful mountain views? Do you love the outdoors? Then,…
Bird’s the Word: Center for Native Grasslands Management seeking Summer Research Technicians
The Center for Native Grassland Management at the University of Tennessee is in need of field technicians for the summer of 2023. Technicians will be responsible for assisting the researcher…
Maintenance in the Dormant Season
Read about maintaining native grasses and extending grazing during the dormant season.
UTIA Receives $30 Million Grant to Empower Grassland Farmers in Climate-Smart Agriculture
The USDA gives UTIA a $30 million grant to help grassland farmers adopt climate-smart practices while optimizing profitability.
Keyser’s New Book Sets Standard for Managing Native Grass Forages
With his new book, Native Grass Forages for the Eastern US, Pat Keyser, professor and director of the Center for Native Grasslands Management at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, shares decades of experience combined with the latest science on using these grasses in twenty-first century agriculture.
Open Position at Greenacres Foundation
Agriculture Director of Greenacres Foundation
