KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The production on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years.  While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production Expo, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with limited land resources who strive to maximize their production potential. The sessions in this expo will focus on maximizing land usage through increased knowledge in production and marketing practices for crops and livestock suitable on small acreage. Participants will be able to create a personalized track with five breakout sessions and a trade show.

Topics for the program will include: fruit production, vegetable production, livestock, poultry, beekeeping, pasture, taxes, marketing and much more. For more information on the sessions go to https://tiny.utk.edu/profit.

The program will be held at UT Brehm Animal Science Building, 2506 River Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, on May 7, 2016.  The Expo will begin at 8:15 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM.

Pre-registration is required by May 2, 2016 along with the registration fee of $25.00. For a brochure or registration information, you can contact your local UT Extension office or David Bilderback at (865) 200-4545. The brochure and session description can also be found at https://tiny.utk.edu/profit.

Through its mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu. This program, like all UT Extension programs, is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status.