NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Dec. 11, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. CST. In accordance with Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order 65, the Tennessee State Soil Conservation Committee will meet and conduct business by electronic …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the launch of a new online, interactive source for agriculture and forestry information for every county in Tennessee. The live dashboards enable people to access real-time data for a …
NASHVILLE – The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and the right gifts for family and friends await at your local small businesses. Dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country, Small Business Saturday is Nov. …
NASHVILLE – As cool, crisp air draws near, a visit to a local Christmas tree farm is the perfect outdoor adventure to generate holiday spirit and family fun in a safe way. Many Christmas tree farms sell between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, but some are …
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | 01:40pm NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division will meet Oct. 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. CDT at the Porter Building at 436 Hogan Rd. in Nashville, Tenn. The meeting is open to the public to …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is alerting consumers to an increase in fraudulent credit card devices found at gas pumps across the state. “Inspectors with our Weights and Measures Section are discovering credit card skimmers …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board will meet Oct. 22, 2020 at 1 p.m. CDT. In accordance with Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order 60, the Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board will meet and conduct business by electronic means. The …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee state veterinarian’s office reminds out-of-state rabbit owners of requirements for transporting their animals into the state. “To protect animal health and prevent spread of disease, all animals imported into the state of …
NASHVILLE – Hemp growers in Tennessee will have more time to adjust to federal Domestic Hemp Program guidelines. The program was scheduled to take effect this year, but the United States Congress extended the current industrial hemp pilot program …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4 - 10 by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires and obtain a debris burn permit for leaf and …
NASHVILLE- Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy fall fun with family and friends? A trip to a Tennessee farm this season will bring smiling faces, family entertainment, and unforgettable memories. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board is a 7-member board that advises the Department of Agriculture for changes to regulations affecting the pest control industry. The board advises on creation or amendment of pesticide license categories, applicant …
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) today announced Coronavirus Agricultural and Forestry Business (CAFB) Fund awards to farm and forestry businesses. TDA established the CAFB Fund with CARES Act …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) has supported agricultural production projects for 15 years, and Tennessee producers will continue to receive cost share assistance for farm expansions and improvements. The 2020 TAEP …
Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 03:41pm NASHVILLE – Only a few days remain for Tennessee’s licensed hemp growers to report their crop acreage to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Although the original reporting deadline was Aug. 15, FSA is waiving late fees …
NASHVILLE— The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting grant proposals for projects that improve water quality and reduce or eliminate nonpoint source pollution. “Natural resources stewardship is one of our priorities,” Commissioner Charlie …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is offering a variety of tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation and conservation projects. The East Tennessee Nursery in Delano, Tenn. produces forest seedlings and is …
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) joins Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group in announcing new financial relief programs for businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve seen how the …
NASHVILLE – Tick season is in full swing, and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) wants citizens to be aware of the potential harm to animals. Specifically, livestock owners and pet owners should be aware of the Asian longhorned tick (ALT) which …
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee state veterinarian’s office wants to make livestock owners and veterinarians aware of an outbreak of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) in several midwestern states. VSV is a disease of primarily horses and cattle, but can also …
