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Several farmers and ranchers are voicing their concerns about farm labor with their elected officials. Chad Smith has a firsthand account from Capitol Hill.Jun 16, 2025
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A small group of Tennessee young farmers joined hundreds of others from across the nation this week in Washington D.C. as part of the American Farm Bureau’s biannual Advocacy Fly-In.Jun 13, 2025
Advocating for our Most Important Industry
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Fruits of the Backyard — a fun field day for anyone wanting to grow berries, whether it’s on your front porch or in a raised garden bed. Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center hosts the event each year to promote agriculture in urban areas and teach people how to grow fruits with limited land and […]Jun 12, 2025
Growing Berries at Home
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Stephen Vaden, Tennessee native, former USDA general counsel and judge on the Court of International Trade has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at USDA.Jun 11, 2025
Vaden Gets Confirmed
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Tennessee Farm Bureau is dedicated to connecting people with the story of agriculture, not just on the farm, but in the classroom too. Through its Ag in the Classroom program, the organization equips educators with tools to help students understand where their food, fiber, and fuel come from.Jun 10, 2025
Lesson Plans That Grow
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Its hard work but it’s been worth while for John Harrison and his family at Sweetwater Valley Farm in Philadelphia, Tennessee.Jun 9, 2025
Depending on Dairy
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In Tennessee, there’s a strong sense of partnership among the agricultural community that helps strengthen our overall ag economy, especially in tough times. And recently the Tennessee Farm Bureau hosted representatives from the various commodity organizations, University of Tennessee, the department of agriculture and others to review the most recent legislative session and other issues […]Jun 6, 2025
Strong Partnerships
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There aren’t many dairy farms left in Tennessee but one of the more unique ones still around is Cleburn Jersey Farm in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Laura Purtle is the sixth generation on the farm and takes pride in continuing the legacy her ancestors have passed down for decades. They have the oldest continuing milking jersey […]Jun 5, 2025
Milk Rich In Protein & Legacy
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The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has announced that Dr. Justin Rhinehart will serve as the new dean of the extension service.Jun 4, 2025
Interim to Full Time
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This May will gop down as one of the wettest in recent memory. All the rain has delayed farmers from getting in the hay fields for their first cutting. The first few days of June have been dry and allowed farmers to finally get out and start cutting hay.Jun 3, 2025
Finally In The Hay Field
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June is dairy month and while the number of milk cow dairies is now hovering around only 100, its still an important part of our overall ag economy in Tennessee. And without question, an important part of our diet.Jun 2, 2025
Celebrating Nature’s Most Perfect Food
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For more than nine decades, the Tennessee Walking Horse has continued to provide an experience as many would say like no other. It was in the Spring of 1935 when a group of owners and admirers of what were known as plantation walking horses, got together and formed what is known today as the Tennessee […]May 29, 2025
A Ride Like No Other
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Poultry is Tennessee’s top agricultural commodity that employs thousands and supports communities across the state. David Wilds of Morristown, Tennessee, the regional vice president at Koch Foods and president of the Tennessee Poultry Association, shares more about the industry and the importance of associations like the Tennessee Poultry Association.May 28, 2025
Promoting Tennessee’s Top Commodity
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Pam Stoutt of Knox County was recently awarded the Friend of FACCT award for her many hours spent reading to kids during Ag literacy week. She explains what it meant to receive the award and why she’s so passionate about teaching kids about agriculture.May 27, 2025