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Tennessee Department of Agriculture Press Releases

262 Press Releases
  • Published on January 25, 2024 - 15:46 GMT

    Emery Named Director of Pick Tennessee Products Program

    NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the addition of Sarah Emery as the Director of Pick Tennessee Products. A native of Dyersburg, Tenn., Emery brings an array of education, experience, and enthusiasm to this leadership role. …

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  • Published on January 17, 2024 - 22:35 GMT

    Tennessee Beef Promotion Board January Meeting Cancelled

    Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | 03:59pm NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board meeting scheduled for Jan. 19, 2024 has been cancelled due to inclement weather statewide. For more information, contact the Tennessee Department of Agriculture at 615-837 …

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  • Published on January 17, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

    Slayton Named Tennessee State Forester

    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 …

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  • Published on January 12, 2024 - 22:05 GMT

    Urban and Community Forestry Businesses Cost Share Funds Available

    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 …

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  • Published on January 8, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

    Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing

    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 …

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  • Published on January 8, 2024 - 18:17 GMT

    FARM Cost Share Second Round Recipients Announced

    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 …

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  • Published on January 2, 2024 - 22:21 GMT

    Franklin State Forest Reclassifies Designated Use Areas

    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 …

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  • Published on December 18, 2023 - 21:05 GMT

    Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grants Available

    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 …

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  • Published on December 13, 2023 - 16:43 GMT

    Tennessee Agricultural Museum Awarded Grant to Renovate Artifacts

    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 …

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  • Published on December 12, 2023 - 21:29 GMT

    First TUFF Cost Share Recipients Announced

    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 …

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  • Published on December 12, 2023 - 17:28 GMT

    Three Suspects Arrested in Cattle Theft Case

    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 …

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  • Published on November 30, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

    Holiday Experiences Start at the Farm

    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. “ …

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  • Published on November 9, 2023 - 20:26 GMT

    Tennessee Department of Agriculture Army Veteran Honored

    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 …

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  • Published on November 8, 2023 - 21:00 GMT

    Tennessee Beef Cattle Operations Host Mexican Buyers

    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,” …

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  • Published on November 7, 2023 - 14:55 GMT

    Agricultural Crime Unit Adds Three Special Agents

    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 …

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  • Published on November 6, 2023 - 13:28 GMT

    Agricultural Exemption Holders Must Verify Information to Renew

    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 …

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  • Published on October 27, 2023 - 20:31 GMT

    Forestry Grants Available to Protect Private Forestlands

    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 …

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  • Published on October 20, 2023 - 21:14 GMT

    Listeria Detection Leads to Collard Greens Recall

    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 …

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  • Published on October 12, 2023 - 20:39 GMT

    Farm and Forestry Businesses Have Options For Financial Incentives

    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 …

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  • Published on October 10, 2023 - 20:13 GMT

    Fire Prevention Critical During Tennessee's Fire Season

    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 …

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