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State representative Rusty Grills of Dyer County farms full time but also has the privilege of being a state lawmaker part time. He recently spoke at the Tennessee Farm Bureau 103rd annual meeting where he reassured farmers that he’s taking their voice directly to Nashville and even Washington DC.Dec 16, 2024
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Ag Organizations play a huge role in financially supporting Tennessee 4-H & FFA. Even with their support the need to help grow the organizations is great. That’s why both organizations are asking lawmakers to find some state dollars to help expand their programs and serve more students.Dec 13, 2024
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Lee Bagwell of Robertson County is the new Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers State Chair. Bagwell was elected as State Chair by fellow young farmers and ranchers from across Tennessee. As State Chair Bagwell will lead the state YF&R Committee and sit on the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation State Board of Directors as an ex […]Dec 12, 2024
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Voting delegates from all 95 counties have set Tennessee Farm Bureau Policy for 2025. The delegates, all made up of farmers, explain why it’s important to them to take time to participate in this policy process and be a united voice of agriculture.Dec 11, 2024
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed farmers at the 103rd Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting. Lee vowed to continue his strong support for agriculture and to push for the passage of his farmland preservation bill.Dec 10, 2024
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The Tennessee Farm Bureau’s 103rd annual meeting and convention is being held this week in Franklin, as hundreds of farm leaders from across the state are attending.Dec 9, 2024
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As the U.S. closes out fiscal year 2024 and looks toward 2025, farmers and ranchers are facing another year with an agricultural trade deficit. Chad Smith has the story.Dec 6, 2024
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USDA’s December Farm Income Report showed only a slight change from September’s numbers. Chad Smith has the details.Dec 5, 2024
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After retiring from his nearly 40 year career with UT Extension, Kevin Ferguson is the new Executive Director of the Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee. Ferguson explains why he took the job and what he hopes to accomplish.Dec 4, 2024
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After serving five years as Tennessee Corn’s first ever Executive Director, Corol Reed is retiring at the end of the year. Reed explains what it’s meant to her to work for this great organization, and how she believes they’re better positioned to advocate for Tennessee’s corn growers.Dec 3, 2024
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For McMinn County’s Blan Dougherty, the tornado that destroyed his dairy farm on November 30, 2016 is still fresh in his mind, especially after seeing the devastation that was left for so many in northeast Tennessee from Hurricane Helene. That’s why he wanted to help.Dec 2, 2024
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The holidays are here and there’s a lot of shopping to do for many of us, and hopefully, Tennesseans will take advantage of buying locally, especially for what is known as Small Business Saturday, that of course follows Black Friday.Nov 29, 2024
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Some of our Tennessee farmers share what some of their favorite dishes are this Thanksgiving. Some are more traditional while others are a bit different. Whatever you eat this Thanksgiving don’t forget to give thanks for the farmer that helped grow and produce it.Nov 28, 2024
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On this episode of Tennessee Home and Farm Radio we hear from Tennessee farmers across the Volunteer State who are pausing to give thanks this Thanksgiving.Nov 27, 2024