Why the World Can’t Survive Without Agricultural Education Programs
Agriculture is part of our history, and certainly we want to protect it to feed, clothe, and house future generations. Many young people are fortunate to have grown up farming.
3 Things You Can Do to Boost The Rural Economy
Rural communities are beautiful, vibrant places full of rich traditions and friendly people. Here in East Tennessee, even those who may not live on a farm or in a rural area are likely just a generation or two removed from the direct farm community. Regardless of whether or not you live on a farm [...]
Genera Secures Investment for Sustainable Products
Genera announced today it has secured more than $118 million in new investment for its first manufacturing facility to produce its Earthable® line of sustainable agricultural fiber products.
Sam Jackson to Present at 2016 BIO World Congress
Dr. Sam Jackson, vice president of business development for Genera Energy, will present “Cellulosic Feedstocks: Mitigating Risk and Cost through a Portfolio Approach” at the 2016 BIO World Congress on April 20.
Genera Energy featured in UTIA Video Report on Renewable Carbon Tree Harvest
Genera Energy's Sam Jackson discusses the significance of a recent poplar tree harvest at the University of Tennessee AgResearch Center. The harvest is part of a five-year $15 million multi-disciplinary research and development effort funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
UT Center for Renewable Carbon, Genera Energy Receive DOE funding
The University of Tennessee Center for Renewable Carbon, Genera Energy and additional partners have received $4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office to explore feedstock supply and logistical issues in the quest for low-cost, high-quality bioenergy.
Tiller Named Among “Top 100 People in the Advanced Bioeconomy”
Kelly Tiller, Genera Energy's President and CEO, has been named one of the “Top 100 People in the Advanced Bioeconomy” for 2016 by Biofuel Digest.
UT and Genera Energy Harvest Hybrid Poplar
The harvest is part of a five-year $15 million multi-disciplinary research and development effort funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reduce barriers to the development of the Southeastern bioeconomy.