TN Department of Agriculture resources
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDOA) serves the citizens of TN by providing options for responsible use of our agricultural and forest resources, developing economic opportunities, safeguarding food and fiber, and ensuring equity in the marketplace. TDOA accomplishes this through five key priorities: Agricultural Economic Development, Workforce Development, Education, and Collaboration, Natural Resources Stewardship and Farm Preservation, Healthy Living, and Effective and Efficient Government.
General Links
- Business Development Division
- Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program
- Agriculture Enterprise Fund
- Pick Tennessee Products
- Farm Name Application
- Application for Plant Certification License
- Ag Use and Sales Tax Exemption
Beginning Farmer Resources
United States Department of Agriculture
- New Farmers Website
- Rural Development Value Added Producer Grants
- Farm Service Agency Beginning Farmer Loans
- Farm Service Agency Land Transition Incentive Program
- Agriculture Marketing Service National Organic Certification Cost Share Program
- Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
- Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program
- Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Stewardship Program
University of Tennessee & Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension
- Tennessee Beginning Farmers Outreach Program
- Beginning Farmers Outreach Program Educational Resources
- Find Your Local Extension Office
- Center for Profitable Agriculture
- Tennessee New Farmer Academy
- MANAGE Program
- Planning Today for Tomorrow's Farms
- Possible Land Use Restrictions
- Agritourism
Other Resources
- Tennessee Agritourism Association
- TN Farm Link, connecting land seekers with landowners
- Farmer Veteran Coalition
- Farm Credit Farmer & Rancher Education