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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.
Farmer: 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.
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92nd 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.
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Upcoming Events
TN Poultry School for Industry Service Technicians
Feb 23, 2012 (All day)
Ellington Agriculture Center
For event details, go to www.tnpoultry.org
Food Check-Out Week State Event
Feb 23, 2012 (All day)
Knoxville, TN
For more information on Food Check-Out Week, visit the page on the American Farm Bureau Federation website.
View Event DetailsWinter Row Crop Marketing meeting.
Feb 23, 2012
Braden Station Restaurant
The Fayette County Extension Office along with Bunge will be hosting a Winter Row Crop Marketing meeting. This meeting will be held at Braden Station Restaurant, 189 Hwy 59 Mason 38049...
View Event DetailsPrecision Ag and Irrigation Meeting
Feb 23, 2012
Rube Rhea’s farm Shop
The Fayette County Extension Office along with Lindsay Irrigation will be hosting a Precision Ag and Irrigation meeting. This meeting will be held at Rube Rhea’s farm Shop, 15480 Hwy 64...
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