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Every year on National FFA week, the Tennessee state FFA officers travel across the state meeting with key supporters and leaders in the Ag industry. In this episode of Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, two of this years officers talk about what it means to be able to go on this tour, and how much […]Feb 23, 2023
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Optimara Group grows beautiful African Violets in the hear tof Downtown Nashville. The three generation company was originally founded in Germany in the early 1900’s, but relocated to Nashville in the 70’s. Owner Reinhold HoltKamp talks about why his family chose Nashville, and what’s kept their company going on these years.Feb 22, 2023
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Braxten Nielson is a walking miracle. Braxten was declared paralyzed following a rodeo accident, but with a lot of physical therapy, grit and determination Braxten can walk again. He recently shared his story with young agriculturalist at the Tennessee Young Leaders Conference, encouraging them to never give up and to live up to their God […]Feb 21, 2023
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Each year farmers from all different tyopes of operatrions gather for the Pick TN Conference. The conference is designed to educate people about the latest practices in growing food.Feb 20, 2023
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As poultry farmers navigate the ongoing spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, consumers are paying more for eggs. Micheal Clements shares the latest on the outbreak.Feb 17, 2023
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Nearly 500 Tennessee 4-H & FFA students learned about potential careers in agriculture. It was all a part of the UT ag night. the event featured a panel of several people work in various sectors of the ag industry. The panel told the students about what they did, and encouraged them to consider careers in […]Feb 16, 2023
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The Department of Agriculture expects farm sector income to decline in 2023. Micheal Clements shares the data.Feb 15, 2023
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A lot of flowers are showing up at offices and at home and the cut flower business is looking to grow even more in Tennessee.Feb 14, 2023
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In large part state lawmakers in Tennessee from both parties know that supporting agriculture is critical. Legislators from all parts of the state discuss why they have been advocates for agriculture in the past, and why they plan to continue doing so this legislative session.Feb 11, 2023
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Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest day for food consumption in the U.S. but too often food safety is overlooked.Feb 10, 2023
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Tennessee State Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton and Lt. Governor Randy McNally both attended the Farm Bureau Bell Ringer Luncheon. Farmers from across the state had the opportunity to speak to the two leaders in person, and share some of their concerns.Feb 9, 2023
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Farmers from across the state gathered in Nashville to meet with lawmakers for the Farm Bureau Bell Ringer Luncheon. The luncheon gives farmers the chance to meet with their legislators face to face to remind them of the importance of supporting agriculture.Feb 8, 2023
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Dr. Temple Grandin has contributed a lot to the cattle industry with the research she has done over the years. She recently spoke at the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association Winter Meeting where she detailed her recent research on cattle grazing and the impact it has on the environment.Feb 7, 2023
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Dr. Charley Martinez and his team at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have been working to collect data on the amount of farmland we’re losing in Tennessee. They have some hard numbers now, and the amount of land lost is pretty substantial.Feb 6, 2023