First Female Agricultural Agent

In 1910 both the first male and the first female agricultural agents were employed by what is now UT Extension. On December 10, 1910, Virginia Moore was employed to be the first agent to work with women and girls in developing canning clubs. Her salary was $1,200. Canning clubs began in 1911.

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  • Title First Female Agricultural Agent
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  • Keywords First Female Agricultural Agent
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date January 18, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update November 4, 2018