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First Lady Highlights Tennessee’s Nursery Industry
Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam recently met with nursery growers and industry leaders and toured local nurseries to highlight Tennessee’s horticultural industry.
Read Full ArticleFarmer: Child Labor Regs Need Further Revision
Young people and the contributions they make as members of farm and ranch families are vital to American agriculture, according to Missouri hog farmer Chris Chinn. Testifying on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation, she told the House Small Business’ Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade that proposed Labor Department regulations on child labor would have negative impacts on rural America.
Read Full Article92nd Block and Bridle Convention
For the first time ever, the Block & Bridle Convention will be held in conjunction with the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show.
The Cattle Industry Convention will be held in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center. We will be spending one full day at the Cattle Industry Convention, and you will have the option to attend additional events on Friday, Feb. 3 for an additional fee.
Read Full ArticleAmerica’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Grant
America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education gives farmers the opportunity to nominate a public school district in their rural community to compete for a grant. The Monsanto Fund will award 199 grants this year. There will be 177 $10,000 grants and 22 grants of $25,000 awarded.
Read Full ArticleTennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Take Home Top Honors
During the 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers took home top honors in the Achievement Award and Excellence in Agriculture competitions. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry.
Read Full ArticleTennessee Farm Bureau Standing Out at American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Tennessee Farm Bureau received the Pinnacle Award at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation. This is the highest honor given to a state in each membership category. Our Young Farmers and Ranchers also gave their all, as we had top competitors in each of the three contests.
Read Full ArticleTennessee Cattle Producers Vote to Support In-State Beef Promotion
The results are in and Tennessee cattle producers have voted to increase the assessment they pay to support in-state promotions of beef announced state Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson.
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