The Tennessee Agricultural Museum will replace the deck on its historic one-room schoolhouse with a larger, safer deck and add a wheelchair-accessible ramp, improving access for students, families, and visitors of all abilities.
Two Overton County men have been sentenced after pleading guilty in connection with cutting down and stealing a black walnut tree from Standing Stone State Forest. The tree was later sold to a regional sawmill. The case was investigated by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU).
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) invites Tennesseans to participate in the Tennessee White Oak Initiative, a statewide acorn collection program through Nov. 15, 2026.
An investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) into suspected fraud involving the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) has resulted in five felony theft-of-property guilty pleas and the recovery of $21,705 in restitution.
The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet on Oct. 23, 2026.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting proposals for projects to address nonpoint source pollution (NPS) and improve or protect water quality across Tennessee. The deadline to submit proposals is Dec. 1, 2026.
The Tennessee Wine and Grape Board will meet Oct. 21, 2026.
Beginning Oct. 15, Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting prescribed burns. As wildfire season begins, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) encourages residents and visitors to observe National Fire Prevention Week by practicing fire prevention and exercising extra caution when burning outdoors.
This summer, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) deployed 128 wildland fire personnel and 44 pieces of equipment to support wildfire suppression operations in 14 states.
The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will meet on Oct. 15, 2026 at Ellington Agricultural Center.
Tennessee agricultural producers will have a new opportunity to receive cost-share assistance through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) this year with the addition of a Livestock Fencing program. The 2026-27 TAEP application window opens today, Oct. 1, and closes Oct. 7.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is making it easier for pesticide applicators to access their credentials with the launch of digital pesticide applicator cards.
Three Tennessee leaders — Gov. Bill Lee, Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Holt and Rep. Johnny Shaw — have been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest honor the National FFA Organization can bestow upon an individual.
Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt today announced Jenny Howard will serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), effective Sept. 28, 2026. The appointment coincides with Ryan King’s transition back to the private sector.