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The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board will meet Oct. 22, 2020 at 1 p.m. CDT.

The Tennessee state veterinarian’s office reminds out-of-state rabbit owners of requirements for transporting their animals into the state.

Hemp growers in Tennessee will have more time to adjust to federal Domestic Hemp Program guidelines. The program was scheduled to take effect this year, but the United States Congress extended the current industrial hemp pilot program authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill through September 30, 2021.

The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will meet Oct. 15, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. CDT at the James A Ward Ag Center (West Building) located at 945 E Baddour Pkwy. in Lebanon, Tenn.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4 - 10 by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires and obtain a debris burn permit for leaf and brush piles. The official start of wildfire season in Tennessee is Oct. 15.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet Oct. 16, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board will meet Oct. 6, 2020 at 1 p.m. CDT.

The Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission will meet Oct. 12, 2020 at 2 p.m. CDT.

Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy fall fun with family and friends? A trip to a Tennessee farm this season will bring smiling faces, family entertainment, and unforgettable memories. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, agritourism operators have implemented health measures to make sure your visit is safe and enjoyable.

The Department of Agriculture is currently accepting nominations for one (1) consumer sector member position with the board. The nomination period will remain open through Tuesday, September 29, 2020. For any questions, please contact the Department at (615) 837-5150.

The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board will meet Sept. 30, 2020 at 9 a.m. CDT.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) today announced Coronavirus Agricultural and Forestry Business (CAFB) Fund awards to farm and forestry businesses. TDA established the CAFB Fund with CARES Act resources to help ensure stability of the food supply chain and agribusiness economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) has supported agricultural production projects for 15 years, and Tennessee producers will continue to receive cost share assistance for farm expansions and improvements.

Only a few days remain for Tennessee’s licensed hemp growers to report their crop acreage to USDA’s Farm Service Agency.

The Tennessee Wine and Grape Board will meet Sept. 16, 2020 at 10 a.m. CDT.