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Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed July 2025 as Beef Month in Tennessee, recognizing the vital role of the beef cattle industry in the state's economy, environment, and food supply..

Leaders from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture traveled to upper East Tennessee this week to witness firsthand the cleanup efforts underway and identify remaining needs following the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.

After a growing season marked by unpredictable weather and other hurdles, Tennessee’s strawberry farmers persevered, and strawberry season is going strong statewide.

Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets.

On behalf of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick C. Sheehan announced that applications are now open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million initiative established to provide flexible financial assistance for current and future unmet disaster recovery needs, including Tropical Storm Helene.

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.

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

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.

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.

Following months of restoration of roads and trails in Pickett State Forest, the northwestern portion of the forest will reopen to motorized vehicles on February 1, 2025.

Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were honored for their successes when the Fairs’ Merit Awards were presented during the 103rd Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF) Convention held January 16-18 in Murfreesboro.

Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. is announcing nineteen businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing agricultural and forestry business recipients of the cost share fund, AgTrack.