Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee

What Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee does

The Herbert College of Agriculture is a public constituent college of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, operating as one of four units within the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) alongside UT AgResearch, UT Extension, and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. Named after benefactors Jim and Judi Herbert, the college delivers 12 undergraduate majors and 18 graduate degree programs spanning agricultural business, agricultural leadership, animal and veterinary science, biosystems engineering, construction science and management, environmental science, food science (the only such program in Tennessee), forestry, natural resource and environmental economics, plant sciences, and wildlife and fisheries science. Programs are ABET-accredited in biosystems engineering and Society of American Foresters-accredited in forestry and wildlife/fisheries concentrations, and the college maintains a 16:1 student-faculty ratio with 40+ student organizations.

Name

Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee

Legal name

Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee

Website

https://herbert.tennessee.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee is a public constituent college offering 12 undergraduate majors and 18 graduate programs in agriculture, natural resources, food science, biosystems engineering, construction science, and wildlife and fisheries science, serving traditional and online students with strong employer placement outcomes.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university tuition and fees charged to students for undergraduate and graduate programs. Tuition rates are set by the University of Tennessee System.
2. State Funding: State of Tennessee appropriations for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, which includes Herbert College of Agriculture.
3. Private Donations and Endowments: Gifts from alumni and friends including the Herbert Scholars endowment (Jim and Judi Herbert), Peter Howard Wine and Ag Tourism endowment, and various scholarship programs. The college's advancement office manages alumni relations and fundraising.
4. Research Grants: External research funding from federal agencies, industry partners, and foundations supporting faculty research and graduate student positions. Includes AgResearch fellowships for PhD students.

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Core offering

Herbert College of Agriculture is a public, land-grant constituent college of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in agriculture, natural resources, environmental science, food science, forestry, wildlife and fisheries, plant sciences, biosystems engineering, construction science, and related fields. The college supplements classroom instruction with hands-on experiential learning, undergraduate research funding, study abroad opportunities, career coaching, and employer engagement activities.

Product overview

The Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee offers a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate academic programs complemented by experiential learning opportunities. The college provides twelve undergraduate majors (Agricultural Business, Agricultural Leadership Education and Communications, Animal and Veterinary Science, Biosystems Engineering, Construction Science and Management, Environmental Science, Food Science, Forestry, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Plant Sciences, and Wildlife and Fisheries Science) and eighteen graduate degree programs. Supporting these academic offerings are specialized student programs including the HERO (Herbert Experiential Research Opportunities) Program for undergraduate research funding, the Herbert Scholars Program providing $1,000-$7,000 summer experiential learning scholarships, the Herbert Ambassadors recruitment program, the Peter Howard Wine and Ag Tourism Scholarship Program ($3,000-$5,000 for wine/viticulture/agritourism internships), and the Farm Credit Mid-America Enrichment Program for student travel and competition funding. The college also facilitates extensive study abroad opportunities through faculty-led programs, exchange programs, and affiliate partnerships across multiple continents.

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Products and services

• Agricultural Business (BSARE) Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business preparing students to become leaders in the agri-food industry through economic principles, agricultural markets, and decision-making skills.
• Agricultural Business (Online BS) Online version of the Agricultural Business degree offering flexible completion options for remote students.
• Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (BS) Undergraduate degree with concentrations in agricultural education, agriculture and natural resource communications, community engagement and leadership development, and interdisciplinary agriculture.
• Animal and Veterinary Science (BS) Integrates biology with animal care to prepare students for careers in the animal industry, with concentrations in animal industries, bioscience, and veterinary science.
• Biosystems Engineering (BSBSE) ABET-accredited program integrating engineering principles with biological systems to prepare graduates for careers in agriculture and natural resource systems engineering.
• Construction Science and Management (BSCSM) Prepares graduates for careers in the construction industry through education combining engineering, technology, construction, and business concepts with emphasis on leadership and management.
• Environmental Science (BSES) Emphasizes field-based learning with concentrations in soil science and conservation agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
• Food Science (BSFS) The only food science program in Tennessee, exploring the science of food from development to digestion with concentrations in science and pre-professional tracks.
• Forestry (BSF) Integrates science, art, and practice of managing forest lands with concentrations in forest resources management, outdoor recreation and park management, restoration and conservation science, and urban forestry.
• Natural Resource and Environmental Economics (BS) Equips students with skills to understand economic principles applied to natural resource valuation and management, with concentrations in natural resource economics and sustainable supply chain management.
• Plant Sciences (BSPS) Interdisciplinary program preparing students to grow and develop food, landscapes, and natural ecosystems with concentrations in horticulture science and production, public horticulture, organic production, sustainable landscape design, turfgrass science and management, and plant genetics and biotechnology.
• Wildlife and Fisheries Science (BSWFS) Provides broad education to prepare graduates to conserve, protect, manage, and restore wildlife and shared natural resources with concentrations in wildlife management, fisheries management, and wildlife health.
• Herbert Experiential Research Opportunities (HERO) Program Supports Herbert undergraduate students pursuing research opportunities with Herbert faculty, providing hourly stipends and funding for travel and equipment costs on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Herbert Scholars Program Provides financial assistance of $1,000 to $7,000 to Herbert College of Agriculture undergraduates during summer to pursue paid experiential learning opportunities outside Knoxville for at least ten weeks.
• Study Abroad Programs Faculty-led, affiliate, exchange, direct enrollment, and academic internship programs abroad across multiple countries including Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Thailand, Belize, Mexico, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe.
• Herbert Ambassadors Student ambassadors chosen to assist in recruitment and outreach efforts for the college, serving as representatives and promoting opportunities in agriculture, natural resources, and construction sciences.
• Peter Howard Wine and Ag Tourism Scholarship Program Supports UT students interested in wine, viticulture, and agricultural tourism by providing financial assistance averaging $3,000-$5,000 for undergraduate internships in the industry.
• Farm Credit Mid-America Enrichment Program Provides funding to make travel, competition, and club activity more accessible for students to enrich their college experience and increase interaction with the credit and financial services industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% employment rate for graduates completing career outcomes survey
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Michigan State UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with Michigan State University for the FIFA World Cup 26 turfgrass project. UT's turfgrass research team is working to grow, install, and manage playing surfaces for 16 venues across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This is a first-of-its-kind research project building global recognition for both universities.
• Smith International CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture to support faculty leading study abroad programs and create transformational global experiences for students.
• Programs Abroad OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UT's Center for Global Engagement Programs Abroad Office to facilitate study abroad experiences, including faculty-directed programs, affiliate programs, exchange programs, and academic internships worldwide.
• Tennessee Farm Winegrowers AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through UT Wines to raise awareness of the Tennessee wine industry and support viticultural research. Proceeds support the Don Collier Viticulture Fund and Peter Howard Wine and Ag Tourism Scholarship Program.
• Farm Credit Mid-AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFCMA Enrichment Program provides funding to make travel, competition, and club activity more accessible for students, increasing interaction between the credit and financial services industry and students.
• Oak Ridge National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory supporting graduate student research, including microbial and genomic aspects of soil and environmental science research.
• University of MemphisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration supporting graduate student research projects in areas such as genomics and environmental science.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences: Direct peer - Land-Grant agriculture college with comparable ABET-accredited biosystems engineering program, agricultural economics, and food science offerings. Competes for students and faculty in technical agriculture disciplines.
• Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Direct peer - SEC-region Land-Grant agriculture college offering similar forestry, wildlife, plant sciences, and agricultural business programs. Geographic competitor for Southern student recruitment and similar industry research partnerships.
• North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Direct peer - Southeast Land-Grant agriculture college with similar undergraduate and graduate programs including forestry (SAF-accredited), plant sciences, animal science, and natural resources. Regional competitor in student recruitment and industry partnerships.
• Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Direct peer - Land-Grant agriculture college with comparable program breadth including agricultural business, animal science, forestry, and construction-related programs. Major competitor for federal research funding and graduate student recruitment.
• Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Direct peer - Ivy League Land-Grant agriculture college offering similar program areas including food science, plant sciences, animal science, and natural resources. Stronger brand pull but comparable academic portfolio.
• University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: Direct peer - Southeast Land-Grant agriculture college with overlapping programs in plant sciences, animal science, food science, forestry, and environmental science. Geographic competitor for regional student recruitment.
• Auburn University College of Agriculture: Direct peer - Southeast Land-Grant agriculture college with comparable program offerings and geographic recruitment overlap. Competes for students from Tennessee, Alabama, and surrounding states in agriculture and natural resources disciplines.
• Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Direct peer - one of the largest Land-Grant agriculture colleges in the US, offering similar undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences. Competes with Herbert for students, faculty, and research funding in overlapping disciplines.
• Purdue University College of Agriculture: Direct peer - Land-Grant agriculture college with comparable undergraduate and graduate programs, ABET-accredited engineering programs, and similar agricultural sciences portfolio. Competes directly for students and faculty in food science, forestry, wildlife, and plant sciences.
• University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences: Direct peer - Land-Grant agriculture college offering parallel programs in animal science, plant science, food science, forestry, and natural resource economics. Overlaps with Herbert in Southeast US recruitment and similar commodity research focus.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles11 records

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