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Cost Share Funding Available for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses

Cost Share Funding Available for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the third round of funding for the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost share program. FARM will provide financial assistance to agricultural, food, forestry, and nonprofit agricultural entities in Tennessee. “Tennessee’s Financial Stimulus Accountability Group allocated funds to invigorate rural economies and fuel the state’s overall […]

Apply Now for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants

Apply Now for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is now accepting applications for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). SCBGP funds are granted to enhance production and competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, tree nuts, honey, floriculture, and other nursery crops. “With the diverse range of […]

New Cost Share for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses Announced

New Cost Share for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses Announced

Agricultural and forestry businesses have a new opportunity to strengthen or expand operations with an innovative program. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) joins Governor Bill Lee in announcing the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost share. “Agriculture drives Tennessee’s economy, and this strategic investment will ensure that the industry continues to thrive,” […]

Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023

Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023

The Tennessee Department of Revenue and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture remind farmers, timber harvesters, and nursery operators that they can buy more items tax-free in 2023. Under a new state law taking effect January 1, 2023, qualified farmers and nursery operators may purchase building material, fencing material, warranties, and most other items of tangible […]

Farmers Market Week: Buy Local During Peak Produce Season

Farmers Market Week: Buy Local During Peak Produce Season

August is peak produce time in Tennessee for many of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Farmers markets from east to west and in between are packed with fresh produce. Aug 7-13, 2022 is National Farmers Market Week and is the perfect time to stock up and support local farmers. “Farmers markets play an essential role […]

State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee

State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee

The State Veterinarian is advising horse owners to be alert after another confirmed case of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) in Tennessee. This week’s detection in a horse in Wayne County is in addition to two cases earlier this month in DeKalb and Rutherford Counties. “We are seeing an uptick in PHF cases in Tennessee compared to […]

Disease Affecting Cattle Detected in Tennessee

Disease Affecting Cattle Detected in Tennessee

The state veterinarian is announcing detection of Theileria orientalis in a herd of cattle in Middle Tennessee. Theileria is a tickborne parasite that infects red and white blood cells and causes severe anemia in cattle. There is no vaccine to prevent the illness or effective treatment. Once an animal is infected, it is a carrier for life. The […]

Agribusinesses Can Apply for Ag Enterprise Fund Cost Shares

Agribusinesses Can Apply for Ag Enterprise Fund Cost Shares

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications from agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to receive cost-share funding through its Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) program. AEF grants are awarded to agricultural businesses in Tennessee that demonstrate a potential for impact on local farm income, access to markets, increased capacity, or agricultural innovation. The program […]

Fill Your Grill This Summer With Meats From a Tennessee Farm

Fill Your Grill This Summer With Meats From a Tennessee Farm

Pick Tennessee Products’ “Fill Your Grill” contest is back this year in plenty of time to plan your summer grilling menus. Winners will get to choose $200 in local meats from the Tennessee farm of their choice. There are two ways to register for the contest. From May 1 until May 15, visit www.picktnproducts.org and click on […]

UT System President Randy Boyd Welcomes Back the Organic Farming and Gardening Field Day

UT System President Randy Boyd Welcomes Back the Organic Farming and Gardening Field Day

Whether you’re interested in learning how to establish a raised garden bed at home or wanting to improve your commercial alley cropping, you’ll find the 2022 University of Tennessee Organic Farming and Gardening Field Day has something to offer. When the event was last held eighteen months ago, it took place virtually. This year, the […]

Tennessee Market Highlights for March 11, 2022

Tennessee Market Highlights for March 11, 2022

Tennessee Market Highlights for February 25, 2022

Tennessee Market Highlights for February 25, 2022

Tennessee Market Highlights for February 18, 2022

Tennessee Market Highlights for February 18, 2022

Agriculture Market Highlights, February 04, 2022

Agriculture Market Highlights, February 04, 2022

Agriculture Market Highlights, January 14, 2022

Agriculture Market Highlights, January 14, 2022

Agriculture Market Highlights, January 7, 2022

Agriculture Market Highlights, January 7, 2022
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