NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Lee and Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. announce the appointment of Heather Slayton as Tennessee State Forester and Assistant Commissioner for the Forestry Division. She succeeds David Arnold, who is retiring after …
NASHVILLE – The second round of funding of the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program is available to businesses in Tennessee’s disadvantaged urban communities that aim to provide education about healthy food or increase agricultural …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will hold a public rulemaking hearing on proposed rules that govern requirements for hemp production and for manufacturing, distribution, and retail sale of hemp products in accordance with T.C.A. Title …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing the second round of recipients for the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost share program. The FARM cost share is aimed at stabilizing and strengthening the …
NASHVILLE – Following months of restoration of damaged roads and trails in Franklin State Forest, the Forest will re-open three roads to motorized vehicles on Jan. 4, 2024. In March of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is providing funding through the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program to promote the creation, enhancement, and protection of urban and community forest …
NASHVILLE – Outdoor artifacts at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum will undergo renovations thanks to a grant from the State of Tennessee. The Oscar L. Farris Agricultural Museum Association (OLFAMA) will use a $39,000 grant to replace roofs on all three …
NASHVILLE – New cost share funding will increase production for agricultural and forestry small businesses and meet nutritional needs of communities located in disadvantaged areas in Tennessee’s urban areas. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is …
NASHVILLE — Swift action by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) resulted in the recovery of stolen cattle worth thousands of dollars. Three suspects, Gary James Hill from Sweetwater, Tenn. and Thomas Dewayne Pressley and …
NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s Christmas tree farms are a winter wonderland that offer more than just real trees. Many farms have a vast selection of wreaths and other holiday décor made from local greenery as well as an experience the whole family can enjoy. “ …
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Tommy Baker, and Tennessee Department of the Military Adjutant General Warner Ross II honored five veteran state employees and more than 450,000 Tennessee veterans …
NASHVILLE — International trade relations and the beef cattle industry in Tennessee benefitted from an inbound trade mission with seven buyers from Mexico. “Focusing on international markets is one way we keep agriculture our state’s top industry,” …
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. has commissioned three new Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) Special Agents, bringing the unit to full staffing of nine special agents and one Special Agent in Charge. The Tennessee …
NASHVILLE – The Department of Revenue reminds agricultural exemption holders that they must verify their exemption with department by December 31, 2023, to keep buying certain agricultural items tax-free. Agricultural certificates of exemption allow …
NASHVILLE – A special round of Forest Legacy Program (FLP) funding is giving landowners an opportunity to ensure forest conservation benefits for generations to come. “Conversion of forest land into areas for housing or commercial buildings is a …
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Consumer and Industry Services Division (CIS) is issuing a public advisory to warn consumers of Listeria monocytogenes discovered in a package of collard greens sold in Tennessee. During routine …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces cost share opportunities for agricultural and forestry businesses made possible by the State of Tennessee’s American Rescue Plan. The new Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost …
NASHVILLE – As Tennessee heads into fall fire season, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is observing National Fire Prevention Week October 8 – 14, 2023. Due to the drier conditions and leaf litter that accompany autumn in …
NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has confirmed the detection of spotted lanternfly (SLF) in Davidson County. Tennessee is the 16th state to detect SLF since it was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014. “Our Plant Certification …
NASHVILLE —Even though Thanksgiving is eight weeks away, now is the time to order local meats for your holiday table. “Locally raised turkeys for Thanksgiving tables is a tradition,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Buying directly …
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