AIM-AG

• Evaluates the impacts the agricultural and forest products industry has on the state's economy and the economics of regions within the state using TN-AIM (Tennessee Agri-Industry Model), an economic modeling system;
• Conducts "what-if" scenarios designed to evaluate the impacts that occur from development of selected value-added industries in the state and regions within the state;
• Conducts research studies on market growth opportunities for value-added or high-value agri-industry products;
• Analyzes market potential and feasibility for value-added or high-value products produced or processed within the state and;
• Provides market information and prospectus studies to aid industrial recruitment and development.

Our clientele

• Agribusiness decision-makers
• Producer and processor organizations
• Economic and community development leaders
• Policy makers
• Local, county, and state governments

Our Research Activities

Evaluate economic impacts of agri-industry development

• Impact analysis of changes in agricultural production and technologies
• Impact of value-added industries development
• Natural resource limitations on development
• Implications of development on the environment

Assess market opportunities for agri-industry development through:

• Expansion of markets for the existing agribusiness segments, both domestic and international
• Increased marketing efficiency
• Expansion into new agribusiness segments

Methods of Analysis:

• Market potential studies
• Market feasibility studies for new agribusiness ventures
• Demand analysis
• Buyer and consumer preferences studies
• Market segmentation analysis and buyer profiling
• New product acceptance and potential
• Analysis of marketing alternatives
• Valuation of product attributes