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4-H students from across Tennessee were honored at the annual 4-H annual round up for their work in respective projects. A few of the winners talk about winning the award in their project area, and why 4-H means so much to them.Jul 24, 2025
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Rob & Leah Holman of Obion County are this year’s second place winner in the Tennessee Young Farmers and ranchers young farmer of the year competition. They explain what it means to be recognized with this high honor.Jul 23, 2025
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Robert Hill of Lauderdale County is the 2025 Tennessee Young Farmer of The Year. Hill describes what it means to him to receive this award.Jul 22, 2025
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The annual Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Summer Conference took place in Lebanon this past weekend. State Chair Lee Bagwell explains why this conference is so important for young farmers and Farm Bureau overall.Jul 21, 2025
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While the One Big Beautiful Bill helped out U.S. agriculture, farmers and ranchers are still waiting on a new farm bill. Chad Smith reports.Jul 18, 2025
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It’s growing time in Tennessee and if you planted a garden you’re probably harvesting some fresh vegetables. Dr. Behnaz Molaei with TSU is telling people how easy it is to grow food in their own backyard with a little knowledge and hard work.Jul 17, 2025
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Dr. Jaye Hamby, a Tennessee native, is now leading USADA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture as the director at USDA headquarters in Washington DC.Jul 16, 2025
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We continue to share the important story of American and Tennessee agriculture. It’s the biggest driver of our state’s economy and in fact, for many states around the country and there’s no doubt it’s an important aspect of our national security, protecting our farmers and the food they grow.Jul 15, 2025
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For decades Beef Expo has brought youth from across the Volunteer State together to show cattle. This year’s event happened in Lebanon at the state fairgrounds, bringing generations together to continue what has become a family tradition.Jul 14, 2025
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Kelsey Barnes is joining fellow Obion County native, Steven Vaden, in our nation’s capital at USDA. Vaden was officially sworn is as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture earlier this week and Barnes is serving as senior advisor to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. Barnes describes what it means to her to serve in this roll […]Jul 11, 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill is on now law, and as Chad Smith tells us it includes many important provisions for America’s farmers and ranchers.Jul 10, 2025
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins announced the Trump administration’s plan to boost American agriculture called the National Farm Security Action Plan. Rollins announced the seven point plan alongside other cabinet members at USDA headquarters. She says every point is aimed at improving American agriculture for farmers.Jul 9, 2025
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From his century farm in Union City to now the second in command at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington DC, Stephen Vaden says its been surreal to be sworn-in as deputy secretary.Jul 8, 2025
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Wayne Hughes is the ninth generation on his family’s farm of Rocky Field Farm in Greene County. His first ancestors first settled on the farm in 1796 – the same year Tennessee became a state.Jul 7, 2025