We produce several types of research products, including recurring reports, information and date, and special reports on an as needed basis. In working with agencies, companies, and producer/processor organizations, we tailor the reports to the individual needs of the client organization. Reports may include market information, analysis of economic feasibility of processing or manufacturing products, economic impacts of projects, and summaries from primary data collection (surveys).

Recurring Reports

1) An annual projection of the economic impacts of agri-industry within the state of Tennessee. Both a copy of the full study document and a summary of the results in brochures are available.
2) A county-by-county database of information relevant to agribusiness companies that might be interested in locating in Tennessee

Special Reports

3) Market research studies to address information needs for market development in the agricultural and forest products sector.
4) Projections of economic impacts of selected agri-industry sectors within the state of Tennessee
5) Industry Briefs-One to two page summaries of market information needed by a particular agri-industry sector
6) Software and spreadsheet programs to accompany research reports. Research products 3) - 6) are generated on an as needed basis.

• Clinch Power Resource and Conservation Development Council

• National Renewable Energy Lab

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory

• Sevier County

• Sparks Companies, Inc.

• Tennessee Department of Agriculture

• Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

• Tennessee Farm Bureau

• Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

• Tennessee Wildlife and Resource Agency

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• USDA's Forest Service

• Private Industry