• Tennessee Beef Promotion Board to Meet

    Thursday, April 01, 2021 | 03:04pm

    The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet April 16, 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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  • Tennessee Ag Day Celebrated on March 23

    Monday, March 22, 2021 | 08:27am

    To highlight the state’s number one industry, Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 23 as Tennessee Ag Day. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture invites citizens to join them in celebrating agriculture and forestry businesses and workers. This special day is set aside to help people understand how food and fiber are produced and the role farmers and foresters play in providing safe, abundant, and affordable products.

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  • Animal Friendly Grants Help Shelters and Pet Owners

    Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 08:37am

    Tennessee specialty license plates sales help pet owners have access to low-cost spay and neutering services. Funds from the Animal Friendly - Spay and Neuter Saves Lives license plates go to Animal Friendly Grants, a program administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Animal Health Division.

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  • Ag Crime Unit Steps Up Citations for Off-Road Users in Areas of State Forests

    Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 09:54am

    The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) is teaming up with the Division of Forestry (TDF) to elevate enforcement of state forest regulations. The increased law enforcement activity centers around misuse by off-highway vehicle (OHV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users in the state forests.

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  • Agricultural Enterprise Fund Accepting New Applications

    Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | 08:40am

    The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications from agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to receive cost-share funding through its Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) program. The AEF awards grants to starting or expanding businesses in Tennessee and supports Governor Lee’s priorities in distressed counties.

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  • Governor Proclaims March 5 as Arbor Day in Tennessee

    Friday, March 05, 2021 | 09:07am

    Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 5 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of planting and maintaining trees in our state. This year’s state celebration will be held in Winchester, which is celebrating its first year as Tree City USA.

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  • Burn Permits Required Through May 15

    Tuesday, March 02, 2021 | 03:48pm

    With the snow and ice behind us, warmer weather is springing up across the state. That’s a sign it’s time for yard and farm clean-up. With debris burning a useful tool to get rid of yard waste, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is reminding citizens that if they plan to burn outdoors, a burn permit is required through May 15 in most counties.

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  • Tennessee Celebrates Weights and Measures Week

    Monday, March 01, 2021 | 03:11pm

    The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will celebrate Weights and Measures week March 1-7, 2021. The week focuses on the importance of accurate weights and measures in commerce for consumers and for businesses.

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