NASHVILLE —After a growing season marked by unpredictable weather and other hurdles, Tennessee’s farmers persevered, and strawberry season is going strong statewide. You can still savor the sweet taste of spring for a few more weeks, with Tennessee …
NASHVILLE – 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. NWS is a parasitic fly …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. | April 21, 2025 – On behalf of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick C. Sheehan announced today that applications are now open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million …
NASHVILLE — 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. "Making spay and neuter services more accessible benefits both pets and the …
NASHVILLE – 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. "Burn permits help …
NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee has recognized Chris Lam, Ph.D., of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award. Lam is among 23 state employees who were selected by their department’s leadership to receive a …
NASHVILLE — 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 …
NASHVILLE – 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 …
NASHVILLE – 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. In May of 2024, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of …
NASHVILLE – Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. is announcing nineteen businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards. “The Agricultural Enterprise Fund is a vital resource for strengthening …
NASHVILLE – Public meeting notice from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commission: Tennessee Agricultural Hall of Fame Location: Ellington Agricultural Center Moss Building 440 Hogan …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is proud to announce that 5,477 acres in Fayette County will become the state’s 16th state forest. The property, which will be named Wolf River State Forest, will open to …
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M., has announced the appointment of Andy Holt as Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). Holt is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner of Business …
NASHVILLE – A partir del 15 de octubre, se requerirá un permiso gratuito de quema del Departamento de Agricultura de Tennessee, División de Silvicultura (TDF), antes de quemar hojas o vegetación natural, incluidos los escombros generados por el Huracán …
NASHVILLE – Multiple Farmer Recovery Centers will be opening for survivors to discuss federal, state, and local programs and resources available to support farm recovery in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Farmer Recovery Centers are one-stop shops …
Monday, December 02, 2024 | 09:40am The Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board is a 9-member body established to administer assessment dollars for promotion of increased consumption, use, and sale of soybeans and soybean products in Tennessee through research, …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Veterinarian is reporting a suspected detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in West Tennessee. This occurrence affects a commercial chicken facility in Gibson County. Following a sudden spike in deaths in the …
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | 01:36pm The Tennessee Corn Promotion Board is a 9-member body established to administer assessment dollars for promotion of increased production, use, and sale of corn in Tennessee through advertising, research, and other …
NASHVILLE — It’s a great year to celebrate a Tennessee Christmas. This holiday season, two of the Christmas trees on display at the Capitol in Nashville will come from a Tennessee farm. “We are honored to have one of our grafted Fraser fir trees selected …
NASHVILLE — Small Business Saturday, a nationwide celebration of small businesses, is right around the corner. On Nov. 30, join the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the Pick Tennessee Products program in supporting local farms and food businesses by …
