Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt is announcing the latest recipients of funding through the Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF). AEF supports projects that grow Tennessee agriculture by increasing farm income, expanding markets, boosting capacity, or advancing innovation.
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Read full storyThursday, December 11, 2025 | 12:00pm
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Read full storyFriday, December 05, 2025 | 02:00pm
Six more Tennessee agricultural businesses will now have the opportunity to grow and positively impact rural and urban economies through grant awards from the AgTrack program.
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Read full storyWednesday, November 26, 2025 | 02:00pm
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced the fourth round of funding for the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost-share program, which supports projects that enhance agricultural supply chains and strengthen rural economies.
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Read full storyThursday, November 20, 2025 | 12:30pm
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced the appointment of Maria Ramsey as Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs.
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Read full storyTuesday, November 04, 2025 | 09:00am
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has launched new online resources to help military veterans and service members transition into agriculture and grow successful farm businesses.
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Read full storyTuesday, October 28, 2025 | 12:00pm
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Read full storyMonday, October 27, 2025 | 12:00pm
Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt has announced the appointment of Ryan King as Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) beginning October 31.
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Read full storyFriday, October 24, 2025 | 10:00am
The Oscar L. Farris Agricultural Museum Association has been awarded a $19,500 Capital Maintenance and Improvements grant from the State of Tennessee, administered through the Tennessee State Museum. The grant will fund critical renovations to four of the Tennessee Agricultural Museum’s historic outbuildings.
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Read full storyThursday, October 23, 2025 | 12:30pm
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is once again calling on citizens across the state to lend a hand in restoring one of Tennessee’s most highly valued native trees — the white oak.
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Read full storyTuesday, October 21, 2025 | 11:00am
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is celebrating National Forest Products Week Oct. 20 - 26. The forest products industry produces many products that are integral to Tennesseans’ lives and provides employment for thousands of people in the state.
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Read full storyFriday, October 10, 2025 | 09:30am
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has awarded $567,424 to support 11 projects through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).
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Read full storyThursday, October 09, 2025 | 08:00am
As Tennessee enters its annual wildfire season during National Fire Prevention Week, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) reminds residents to burn safely and responsibly. Beginning October 15, anyone burning leaves or natural debris must obtain a free burn permit from TDF.
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Read full storyTuesday, October 07, 2025 | 03:30pm
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in the state. For the first time, incentives will be given to projects located in both economically distressed and at-risk counties.
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Read full storyMonday, October 06, 2025 | 02:00pm
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program until Oct. 31, 2025. Departments may apply for VFA wildland fire suppression kits to supplement their department’s wildland firefighting capacity.
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Read full storyThursday, September 18, 2025 | 01:00pm
A report from a citizen in East Tennessee led to the discovery of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in Knox County. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) confirmed the SLF detection after inspectors and a TDA detection dog verified 15 adult SLF on a tree of heaven. This marks the first detection of the invasive insect in Knox County.