If you have an idea for a business based on Tennessee agricultural, there's help available.

The Agricultural Extension Service at The University of Tennessee is offering assistance through its Agricultural Development Center.

The center helps new and existing businesses using Tennessee agricultural, aquacultural or forest products, said Rob Holland, a specialist with the center.

He said, "Programs the center can offer include economic analyses, identifying market potential, feasibility studies, getting through the web of regulations, new product development and processing evaluations."

For more information on the Agricultural Development Center, contact your Extension agent for an application form.