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Election day is finally upon us and many farm and rural residents will be casting their ballots in the race for governor and senate in hopes their choice will best represent their interests.Nov 5, 2018
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Down to the wire finally for the November elections and there’s no doubt the rural vote will matter.Nov 2, 2018
Rural Vote Matters
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Tennessee’s Ag in the Classroom program is vital to sharing our most important industry to those students off the farm.Nov 1, 2018
Ag in the Classroom Still Making an Impact
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Every year the National FFA Organization invites the sitting president to bring remarks at the National FFA Convention and this year, President Trump accepted the invitation. USDA’s Rod Bain has more.Oct 30, 2018
The President, FFA and the Power of “Just One”
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Since 2010, U.S. consumers are spending more money dining out than for food prepared at home. AFBF’S Micheal Clements has the story.Oct 29, 2018
More Consumers Are Dining Out. What Does That Mean for Farmers?
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For the first time in 27 years a standing president will speak to the thousands of FFA members in attendance at the National FFA Convention.Oct 26, 2018
President Will Speak to National FFA Convention
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Organizations representing livestock, bee, and fish haulers across the country are asking the Department of Transportation for more flexibility on Hours of Service requirements. AFBF’s Micheal Clements has the story.Oct 25, 2018
Livestock Haulers Seeking More Flexible Hours of Service Rules
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The National FFA Convention is happening now in Indianapolis, Indiana with more than 65,000 expected in attendance, and Tennessee FFA has many students competing for national honors.Oct 25, 2018
Tennessee Shines at National FFA Convention
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National FFA Convention is happening this week, with more than 60,000 decending on Indianapolis, Indiana for leadership development, a career show and the chance for many to be named the top in the nation in their respective contest.Oct 23, 2018
National FFA Star Finalist
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Willard Lacy Upchurch will always be remembered for his passion of faith, family and farming. The former Tennessee Farm Bureau president passed away last week at age 72.Oct 22, 2018
A Legacy of Leadership
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We all know times are changing, and it’s no different with agriculture.Oct 19, 2018
Transformation of Our Most Important Industry
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The State 4-H and FFA Land Judging Contest was held recently with a team rising to the top to be named state champions for each organization.Oct 18, 2018
4-H and FFA Members Take on Land Judging
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Farmers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia have had quite a few weeks of weather disasters. First, from hurricane Florence and now Michael.Oct 17, 2018
Recovering from Michael
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Jim Tracy, the state director for Tennessee’s Rural Development office of USDA, says the agency is continuing to provide grants and loans to help improve rural Tennessee.Oct 16, 2018