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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN – 7th) received the “Friend of Farm Bureau” recogintion based on her voting record in the 112th Congress on key issues that support our farm and rural families.Oct 9, 2012
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Tennessee’s 2012 Young Farmers of the Year, Josh and Julieanna Ogle of Lincoln County, received one of their prizes, a brand new Case IH Tractor to use for a year or 150 hours.Oct 8, 2012
Case IH Delivers another Tractor
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You may have a plan for paying for the holiday presents you’ll buy this year, but have you planned for how you’ll afford the higher taxes that will hit most U.S. households if Congress doesn’t take action?Oct 7, 2012
Congress Must Halt Tax Hike
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A great time this fall for families to visit a Tennessee farm and enjoy the corn mazes, pumpkin patches, haunted hay rides and even a movie.Oct 4, 2012
Fall Fun on the Farm
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A great time for families to visit a Tennessee farm this fall during the height of the agritourism season. You can go through a corn maze, pick your own pumpkin or even see a movie.Oct 4, 2012
Fall Fun on the Farm
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Just five years ago there was a strong concern over the lack of honey bees. And while that is still a concern, the growth in the number of bees and beekeepers is encouraging.Oct 3, 2012
Beekeeping on the Rise
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Despite the many challenges Tennessee tobacco farmers faced this year, they still have a pretty good crop to harvest.Oct 2, 2012
Tobacco Crop Looks Good
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You will be able to get that bacon cheeseburger you want according to American Farm Bureau Economist John Anderson and Missouri Hog Farmer Chris Chinn. They talk about rumors of a bacon shortage in this story from AFBF’s Johnna Miller.Oct 1, 2012
No Bacon Shortage
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There are many benefits of planting trees and shrubs now versus next Spring.Sep 30, 2012
Consider Planting Trees, Shrubs this Fall
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Bob Freudenthal, Exec. Director of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, talks about the importance of having and maintaining clean drinking water throughout the state.Sep 26, 2012
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
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USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager attended the National Rural Water Association meeting in Nashville and talked about the importance of having clean water delivered and maintained in our nation’s rural areas.Sep 25, 2012
Under Secretary Discusses Rural Water
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With Congress now adjourned until after the November elections, farmers are still hopeful they will pass a new Farm Bill in the ‘lame duck’ session.Sep 23, 2012
Farm Bill On Hold Again
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The annual Young Farmers and Ranchers Fall Tour kicks off today in Greeneville, Tennessee where farmers from all over the state gather to learn more about that regions agriculture.Sep 20, 2012
YF&R Fall Tour
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Having accurate and timely records will be a great aid to livestock producers dealing with loss or challenge due to a natural disaster.Sep 19, 2012