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Welcome to theTennessee State University (TSU)
College of Agriculture, Human and Natural SciencesCooperative Extension Program
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Chandra Reddy, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences Director of Research
Administrator of Extension at Tennessee State University
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OUR VISIONOur vision is to be a leader in outreach educational programs.
Using a variety of program delivery strategies, we offer practical and useful research-based programs, resources, and publications in agriculture and
natural resources, family & consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community resource and economic development.
Latif Lighari, Ph.D.
Associate Dean Cooperative Extension Program
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HistoryTSU/UT Extension
January 1, 1972 the Cooperative Extension Program came to Tennessee State University with joint
leadership of The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
James E. Farrell, Ph.D.First Extension Administrator
Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program
for 1890 Extension Programs
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TSU Extension County Operations:
50 TN Counties 60 County Agents
Total County Staff =7718 Campus Specialists
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Family and
Consumer Sciences
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Leslie Speller-Henderson, MSState Program Leader
Family & Consumer Sciences - FCS
FCS Program Areas
• TSU SNAP-Ed• TSU EFNEP• Nutrition Education • Consumer Food Safety
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Dr. Chiquita Briley, Ph.D.Extension Associate Professor
Public Health Nutrition Specialists
FCS Program Areas
• Childhood Obesity• Chronic Disease Prevention Education• Food Security
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Rita Fleming, MSExtension Assistant ProfessorHealth Education Specialists
• Mobilizing Against Threats of Community Health (MATCH)
• Food Safety for Residential Childcare Centers
• Living Well with Chronic Diseases
• Youth Active Media Savvy (YAMS)
• Childhood Health Education & Wellness (CHEW)
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Roy Bullock, Ph.D. State Program Leader
Agriculture & Natural Sciences
Extension Program: Small Farms & Ag Program Leader• Sustainable Weed Management• Integrated Sustainable Agriculture• Train county agents on innovative small farms
programs• Provide leadership for County based programs
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Arvazena (Zena) E. Clardy, Ph.D. Plant Physiology
Assistant Professor
Extension Program:• Consumer And Ornamental Horticulture and
Community Gardening• Alternative ornamental production crops for
small, limited producers• Small Farms Programs• Science Education (adult and youth)
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Jason P. de Koff, Ph.D.Biofuel Crop Production
Assistant Professor
Extension Program:• Develop harvesting strategies to improve switchgrass quality• Determine measures to enhance sustainability and reduce
cost of switchgrass production through the use of organic amendments
• Increase producer knowledge of biofuel crops and production
• Create demonstrations of biofuel crops and production at TSU farms
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Sam O. Dennis, Ph.D.Environmental Soils and Water Quality
Assistant ProfessorExtension Program: • Water Quality (Watershed Scale)• Watershed Assessment and Management• Surface water monitoring for nutrient contaminants• Re-visioning water education for youths • Monitoring groundwater (wells)
with down-well camera
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Solomon G. Haile, Ph.D.Forest Resources and Conservation
Assistant Professor
Extension:• Soil Carbon in Tree-based Land-use (Forest and
Agroforest)• Positively affect global climate change by
sequestering carbon in small farmer and forest woodland soils of Tennessee.
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Jason Oliver, Ph.D.Integrated Pest Management and
Biological ControlAssociate Professor
Extension Program:• Nursery Crops-related Pest Issues• Identify New Insecticides, Biopesticides
And Treatments • Effective Rates For Field Grown
Nursery Stock • Reduce Worker Exposure• Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
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An H. Peischel, Ph.D.Small Ruminants
Assistant Professor
Extension Program:• Master Goat Program, Goat Farming In
TN • Multi Specie Grazing, Applied Research
In Goat Management For Economic Enhancement
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Dharma Pitchay, Ph.D.Horticulture
Assistant Professor
Extension Program:• Plant Nutrition, Sustainable Organic Farming• Plasticulture/Hydroponics Production System • Organic And Consumer Horticulture - Floriculture,
Greenhouse Management, and Operation, and International Horticulture
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Dilip Nandwani, Ph.D., CPHOrganic AgricultureAssistant Professor
Extension Program: • Vegetable Production In Organic Farming System• Vegetable Grafting For Disease Resistance And
Quality Organic Transplants• Cultivar Evaluations (Horticultural Crops)
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George R Smith, Ph.D., RLASustainable Community Planning and
DesignAssistant Professor
Extension Program: • Sustainable Landscapes• Improve Quality Of Life Through Outdoor
Education, Recreation, And Community Gardening Opportunities
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Maureen Thiessen, MSNursery Crops
Area Specialist Extension
Extension Program:• Commercial Horticulture• Nursery Crops• Greenhouse Industry
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Extension Program:• Landownership And Small Farm Outreach and
Assistance• Conservation And Environmental Stewardship• Benefits of Estate Planning • Property Owner’s Rights and Responsibilities
Alvin Wade, M.S.Community Resources and Economic
Development Associate Professor
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De’Etra Young, Ph.D.Urban Forestry and Spatial Sciences
Assistant Professor
Extension Program:• Potential Impact Of Urban Forestry On Urban
Communities In Tennessee• Improve Ecosystem To Support More
Sustainable Tree-based Land Use
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Thomas Broyles, Ph.D.State Program Leader
4-H & Youth Development
Area of Specialization:• Agriculture Education• Teaching and Learning• Youth and Adult Leadership
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Tyrone Miller, Ed.D.Leadership & Organizational Development
&Interim, Specialist Program Planning,
Evaluation & Accountability
Areas of Specialization:• Provide Leadership And Training For Extension
Professionals, Community Members And Youth• Generates Annual Report For Extension And Plan
Of Work
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John C. Ricketts, Ph.D.Agricultural Education
Associate Professor
Applied Research:
• Student Achievement (leadership development, critical thinking, academic science/math)
• Impact of Agricultural & Extension Education• Agricultural and Extension Education via AgritourismExtension Education: • Teacher and Agent Development for Program Planning and
Teaching methods• Agricultural and Extension Education via Agritourism
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Dr. John Hall, Ph.D.Agricultural Education & Leadership
Assistant Professor
Research Areas:Youth and Adult Leadership Models/Development• Agriculture Teachers/Extension Agents• Agriculture Community Leaders• FFA/4-H Youth• At-Risk Youth and Families
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