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Tennesseans love their farmers markets, and the proof is in the proliferation.

Care for young trees during the summer, and they’ll grow up to offer you protection from the sun for years to come.

Tennessee’s farmers markets create an economic and social bridge between the state’s rural communities and its major population centers.

Gov. Bill Haslam and Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton today announced the appointment of David Arnold as State Forester and Assistant Commissioner for Forestry.

The residents of Mullins Cove in Marion County know what it is like to live in a remote area. With just one way into the community and one way out, wildfires are always a risk.

The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet July 25 at 4 p.m. CDT at the Double Tree Hotel located at 1770 US-45 Bypass in Jackson, Tenn.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet July 20, 2018 at 1 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council office located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Forestry Commission will meet July 12 and 13 at 9 a.m. CDT at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, Tenn. The meeting will take place in the conference room of the Bruer Building located at 406 Hogan Road.

The Tennessee Pest Control Licensing and Advisory Board will meet July 9, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. CDT in the conference room of the Porter Building at Ellington Agricultural Center, located at 436 Hogan Road in Nashville, Tenn.

Smokin’ Joe’s Food Products, Gypsy Circus Cider, and Royal Relish Chow Chow are the official winners of the 2018 Pick Tennessee Products Tradeshow.

With more than 14 years of experience with forestry and wildland fire management, Wade Waters has been appointed fire chief for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry.

Big cities are major summer destinations, luring tourists with outdoor music, festivals, great food, and culture. That fun comes with traffic jams, impossible parking, hot sidewalks, and big price tags.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry offers a variety of services for landowners to assist with management of Tennessee’s forest resources. Beginning July 1, new rates will take effect.

The State Veterinarian is advising all horse owners to be alert as Potomac horse fever has been confirmed in a horse in Davidson County, Tenn.

Now through August is prime fruit picking time in Tennessee. Blueberries are already available at many farms and farmers markets, beginning a summer-long parade of fruits.