The Institute of Agriculture

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Better Process Control School

The Better Process Control School (BPCS) certifies supervisors of thermal processing systems and container closure evaluations for acidified and low-acid canned foods.

Better Process Control School Online Course

Domestic Kitchen Workshop

The Domestic Kitchen workshop provides an introduction to food microbiology, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), cleaning and sanitation, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), food labeling, and allergen control for food manufacturers wishing to prepare non-potentially hazardous foods in their home kitchen.

Domestic Kitchen Online Course

Pesticide Safety Education Program

Pesticide Safety and Education Program (PSEP) in Tennessee is a statewide educational program with an overall goal to protect the environment and the public health from improper use of pesticides by providing applicator and public education. The primary target audience includes certified and non-certified pesticide applicators of all kinds, farmworkers, and the general public.

2024 Dicamba Training: TDA-115897

Starting in July 2023, TDA reqires private applicators to obtain CEUs/points similar to commercial applicators.

If you plan to take the online training select either Private or Commercial applicator.

Online Courses:

I am a Private Applicator needing initial certification

You will need to take the Private Applicator Initial Certification - JSET-CRQNHZ course to obtain your TDA Certification Number.

I am a Private Applicator needing to become recertified.

I am a Private Applicator needing label specific certifications (dicamba, paraquat)

Individuals would also need valid pesticide certification to apply the products

2024 Dicamba Training: TDA-115897

Paraquat training https://npsec.us/paraquat (Note: This is not a UT site)

I am a Commercial or Private Applicator needing CEUs/points

Tennessee Master Nursery Producer Program

The Tennessee Master Nursery Program consists of two different online programs. You can learn more about them at this link:

Tennessee Master Nursery Producer Program Website

Which Program to Take:

If you’ve never taken the Tennessee Master Nursery Producer (TMNP) program before (or have only taken the live class in 2012): Enroll in the TMNP program

If you’ve graduated from the online TMNP program and need a current certificate for TAEP eligibility: Enroll in the Advanced TMNP (ATMNP) program

Always take the online TMNP before taking the ATMNP. The ATMNP curriculum builds on concepts taught in the TMNP.

Tennessee Master Nursery Producer Program (TMNP)

The Tennessee Master Nursery Program (TMNP) is the first of two professional development programs designed to provide Tennessee nursery producers with the best information possible in order to enhance their profitability and long-term environmental, economic, and community sustainability. This comprehensive curriculum provides a foundation in production, economics and marketing, and pest management for nursery production.

Tennessee Master Nursery Producer Program Online Course

Advanced Tennessee Master Nursery Producer Program (ATMNP)

The Advanced Tennessee Master Nursery Producer (TMNP) program is the second of two professional development programs for nursery crop producers. Growers can expect more specific and advanced content and must take the ATMNP only after successfully completing the TMNP.

Advanced Tennessee Master Nursery Producer Program Online Course

UTIA Volunteers

Volunteer Orientation - Required for all volunteers. No login required.

Child Protection Training for UTIA Volunteers.

Training for Level 3 Volunteers

4-H Camp Volunteer Leader Training Program
The 4-H Camp Volunteer Leader Training Program is designed to prepare both teens and adults for their participation as 4-H Camp volunteers.

Shooting Sports eLearning Series
This is a series of four 4-H Shooting Sports eLearning Modules for the training of prospective Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports Program instructors.