• Small Business Saturday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season

    Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | 02:41pm

    This Saturday is the perfect day to start your holiday shopping with gifts sourced from Tennessee farms and food businesses. November 27 is set aside for Small Business Saturday to encourage shoppers to support local businesses. Gift buying is easy in your area with Pick Tennessee Products.

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  • Tennessee Animal Health Division Names One Health Program Director

    Tuesday, November 09, 2021 | 09:17am

    The Animal Health Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces Dr. Alexa McCourt, D.V.M. as director of the One Health program. One Health is a collaborative effort among veterinarians, physicians, environmental scientists, public health professionals, and others to address health challenges that affect people, animals, plants, and the environment. Dr. McCourt will oversee the department’s role in improving communication and outcomes for a variety of health concerns, including emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and emergency preparedness.

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  • Financial Assistance Available to Tennessee Streamside Landowners

    Friday, November 05, 2021 | 10:07am

    The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced the Tennessee Riparian Incentive Program. This program is a ten-year agreement between TDA and TVA, and it will provide incentive payments to streamside landowners to help restore and protect Tennessee waters.

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  • Tennessee Wine and Grape Board to Meet

    Monday, November 01, 2021 | 02:25pm

    The Tennessee Wine and Grape Board will meet Nov. 10, 2021 at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, Tenn. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. CST in the Holeman Building conference room located at 424 Hogan Road.

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  • Cost Share Available to Landowners Near Duck and Elk Rivers

    Thursday, October 07, 2021 | 10:38am

    Landowners can increase the value of their land, enhance water quality, and maintain healthy woods with the Duck and Elk Watershed Initiative. The cost share application is open for landowners in the 13-county watershed until Oct. 29, 2021. Counties include Bedford, Coffee, Dickson, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, and Williamson.

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  • Debris Burn Permits Required Beginning Oct. 15

    Wednesday, October 06, 2021 | 10:15am

    National Fire Prevention Week is observed this week to educate citizens about fire prevention and safety. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry joins the effort to promote fire prevention awareness and reminds citizens that our state is heading into fire season. A debris burn permit is required for leaf and brush piles from Oct. 15 until May 15 each season.

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  • Tennessee Farms Offer Outdoor Family Activities This Fall

    Tuesday, October 05, 2021 | 03:03pm

    Your family can conquer a corn maze, pick the perfect carving pumpkin, or create your own floral bouquet at agritourism farms across Tennessee. There is something enjoyable for family members of all ages to experience this fall while learning about Tennessee agriculture

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  • Tennessee Beef Promotion Board to Meet

    Friday, October 01, 2021 | 10:11am

    The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet Oct. 22, 2021 at 1 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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  • Protection of 11,700 acres expands recreational access at Skinner Mountain Wildlife Management Area

    Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 08:50am

    The Conservation Fund, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency have announced the protection of 11,723 acres of ecologically important forestland, completing a multi-year effort to conserve more than 14,700 acres in the Cumberland Plateau. Located adjacent to the state’s Skinner Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the newly conserved property will remain privately owned and sustainably managed for timber production while preserving biodiverse habitat and allowing public access for hunting, hiking, and other recreational activities.

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  • Orders Now Accepted for Division of Forestry Tree Seedlings

    Friday, September 03, 2021 | 08:53am

    The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is offering a variety of tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation and conservation projects. The East Tennessee Nursery in Delano, Tenn. is accepting orders until April 15, 2022 while supplies last.

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