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Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The application window remains open until May 16, 2025.

To minimize the risk of wildland fires, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris burning from October 15 through May 15.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet April 25, 2025 at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The Tennessee Wine and Grape Board will meet at 11 a.m. Central on April 23, 2025 at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville.

The Tennessee Forestry Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Central on April 16 at the Bruer Building at 406 Hogan Road in Nashville, Tenn.

The Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Central on April 21, 2025 at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville.

The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will meet at 12 p.m. Central on April 8 .

Governor Bill Lee has recognized Chris Lam, Ph.D., of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award.

The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. Central on April 1, 2025 at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville.

Tennessee today marked its annual Ag Day on the Hill celebration at the State Capitol in Nashville. Gov. Bill Lee was joined by key industry leaders, lawmakers, agricultural students, and community supporters to highlight the strong collaboration among Tennessee's agricultural community dedicated to the advancement of farming and forestry in the state.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will celebrate Weights and Measures week March 1-7, 2025. This year's theme, ‘Building a Lasting Legacy,’ reflects TDA’s pledge to uphold the highest standards and adapt to new weights and measures technologies.

The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Central on March 27 at the Cookeville - Willow Ave Farm Bureau Insurance office located at 1165 South Willow Ave. in Cookeville, Tenn.

The Tennessee Soil and Water Conservation Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Eastern on March 2 at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. announces Matthew Wade as the Assistant Commissioner for Business Development and Adam Travis, Ph.D. as the Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

The Tennessee Forestry Commission will meet at 12 p.m. Central on Feb. 27 at the Bruer Building conference room located at 406 Hogan Road in Nashville, Tenn.