Recipients of Livestock Market Improvement Cost Share Announced

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the recipients of the Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) Livestock Market Improvement Initiative.

This initiative strengthens Tennessee’s livestock economy by supporting upgraded infrastructure, equipment and technology that enhance safety, animal welfare and operational efficiency at livestock markets. Eligible projects may include improvements to livestock handling facilities, pens, scales, loading areas, roofing and technology systems that support market operations.

“Livestock markets play a critical role in connecting Tennessee producers to our state’s livestock industry,” Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt said. “Through the AEF Livestock Market Improvement Initiative, we’re investing in the facilities and infrastructure that keep these markets safe, efficient and competitive.”

Award recipients are listed below in alphabetical order by county:

·        Dickson Regional Livestock West, Carroll County
·        Wilson Livestock Market, Cocke County
·        Crossville Stockyard, Cumberland County
·        Dickson Regional Livestock, Dickson County
·        Trenton Regional Stockyard, Gibson County
·        Pulaski Stockyard, Giles County
·        Volunteer Stockyard, Greene County
·        Knoxville Livestock Auction Center, Knox County
·        Browning Livestock Market, Macon County
·        Lewisburg Livestock Market, Marshall County
·        Midsouth Regional Livestock Center, Maury County
·        United Producers, Maury County
·        Athens Regional Stockyard, McMinn County
·        Smith County Commission, Smith County
·        Warren County Livestock, Warren County

Questions about the Livestock Market Improvement initiative may be directed to:

·        Rob Thomas, Livestock Specialist Supervisor at Rob.Thomas@tn.gov or (901) 562-3658
·        Jacob Tipton, Livestock Business Consultant at Jacob.Tipton@tn.gov (615) 925-0866