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Dr. Kimberly Gwinn and Dr. Darrell Hensley Celebrate 35 Years of Service

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                          On Monday, April 11, 2022, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will be honoring UTIA employees with 25 or more years of service. This year, Dr. Kimberly Gwinn and Dr. Darrell Hensley will both be honored at the UTIA Service Awards Reception as they each have 35 years of service. We would like to thank you both for your hard work and dedication. Congratulations on 35 years with UTIA! You both are a source of inspiration and motivation.          

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Laurie Barley Awarded the UTIA Extension Award of Excellence

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                                    We are thrilled to announce that Laurie Barley was awarded the prestigious UTIA Extension non-exempt “Award of Excellence”. The recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have surpassed expectations by going above and beyond their designated roles. Barley’s dedication and significant contributions to the educational and testing program of our state-wide Pesticide Safety and Education Program (PSEP) over the past 18 months have been remarkable. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Barley played a pivotal role in ensuring that testing and recertification processes continued. Her commitment and efforts have played a vital part in achieving the objectives of Extension:  including leadership,