Yearly Archives: 2011
Storms and Flooding Continue to Significantly Delay Planting
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw050811.pdf
Berry Season: Available Now at a Farm or Farmers Market Near...
http://news.tn.gov/node/7134
Templeton Named Deputy Commissioner for Agriculture
http://news.tn.gov/node/7109
Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee
http://www.tnfacct.com/uploads/6/4/6/8/6468567/facct_release-final_a.pdf
Templeton Named Deputy Commissioner for Agriculture
NASHVILLE "“ Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson today announced the appointment of McNairy County mayor and lifelong farmer Jai Templeton as the...
Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee Ready to Protect State’s Animal...
Memberships now available for groups and individuals
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (May 3, 2011) "” Farmers, livestock producers, horse enthusiasts and others from across Tennessee are banding...
Four Tennessee Counties Approved for Disaster Assistance/Haslam Requests Emergency Funding for...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam joined FEMA Director Craig Fugate today to announce the federal government has approved four Tennessee counties to receive federal assistance...
Severe Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Halt Planting Efforts
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw050111.pdf
USDA June Surveys to Provide Vital Data on 2011 Farm Production
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Current_News_Release/pr042911.pdf
UT Extension Offers Second Domestic Kitchen Certification Course in Nashville
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/04-DomesticKitchen2.html
Improve the “Fruits” of Your Labor
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/04-FruitsBackyard.html
Food Safety A Priority In Storm Aftermath
http://news.tn.gov/node/7093
UT Announces Plans for Beef and Forage Field Day
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/04-BeefForage.html
UT Announces Plans for Beef and Forage Field Day
Event is June 9; plan now to attend
ALCOA, Tenn. "” With both production costs and consumer prices on the rise, there will be plenty...
Food Safety A Priority In Storm Aftermath
"When in doubt, throw it out," says Tenn. public health official
NASHVILLE "“ Due to power outages experienced in storm and flood-impacted areas across the...
USDA Provides $6 Million in Disaster Recovery Aid to 10 States
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2011 "“ Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made immediately available...
UT Extension to Lead “Financial Capability Day” at Legislative Plaza in...
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/04-FinancialDay.html
Conference Set for Women in Agriculture and Small Business in Nashville...
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/04-HomelandHeartlandConfupdate.html
EPA Updates SPCC Regulation to Exclude Milk and Milk Products /...
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/e4cfca6dc6b9847985257359003f5336/722b4e05c8312d528525787000692b36!OpenDocument
Conference Set for Women in Agriculture and Small Business in Nashville...
Event focuses on Women in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Marketing;Registration still open
NASHVILLE, Tenn. "“ Women are a growing demographic in agriculture and small business, and they...
32nd Annual Open House Scheduled at UT College of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/04-CVMopenHouse.html
The Size of the Crowd Depends on the Weather, in memory...
https://tnfarmbureau.org/content/size-crowd-depends-weather
Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Applications Now Available
https://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/6973
Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Applications Now Available
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has released the 2011 application for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. Applications can be submitted June 1-7 and should...
Knoxville Spring Junior Cattle Exposition On-line Entry Procedure
http://animalscience.ag.utk.edu/beef/4-HLivestockEntryProcedure-KSJCE.html
UT Schedules Organic Crops Field Tour for April 28
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/03-OrganicsFD.html
Join Us for UT Ag Day October 29
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/03-AgDay.html
Tennessee Farmers Market Forum to be Held April 9 in Memphis
http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/6925
Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Contest
The 42nd Annual Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year Achievement Awards Program will be conducted again this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and...
Cotton and Corn Showing Strong Interest in 2011
According to a recent survey of producers conducted by the Tennessee Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, strong commodity futures prices across...
Is your favorite farm mom the next America’s Farmers Mom of...
Behind every American farm family is the backbone of the operation: The American Farm Mom. Now's your chance to honor her contributions with the...
Ag in the Classroom Teacher Workshops
Our Ag in the Classroom summer workshops are a one-day, informal training seminar. Our hope is to introduce you to Tennessee agriculture and show...
Tennessee Joins Nation in Celebrating “Ag Day”
NASHVILLE "“ Tennessee joins farmers, agribusinesses, state and local governments and citizens across the nation in recognizing March 15 as Ag Day. Agriculture is...
Carol McDonald Named Assistant Commissioner for Agriculture
https://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/6819
First UT Martin Ag Awareness Day slated for March 23
http://www.utm.edu/departments/univrel/first_headline.php
Carol McDonald Named Assistant Commissioner for Agriculture
NASHVILLE "“ Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson today announced the appointment of Carol Coley McDonald as Assistant Commissioner for Policy and Legislation....
Put on Your Jacket and Go: Farmers Markets Are Green with...
http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/6807
Burn Permits Required Through May 15
http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/6780
Junior Bulls To Be Sold – UT Bull Test Auction Slated...
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/02-JrBullTest.html
You Can Help Support Ronald McDonald Charities
Although Food Check-Out Week 2011 has concluded, there's still time to help support Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides a "home away from home"...
Soybean Checkoff Partners with Farm Bureau to Promote Value of Today’s...
http://unitedsoybean.org/media-center/releases/soybean-checkoff-partners-with-farm-bureau-to-promote-value-of-todays-food/
Course Planned for Those Considering Opportunities in Small Acreage Farming
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/02-SmallFarmsCourse.html
Journal Communications Inc. Names Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine of the...
02.23.2011"“ FRANKLIN, Tenn. "“ Tennessee Home and Farm magazine was named Magazine of the Year during Journal Communications' 10th annual Quality Awards ceremony.
Tennessee Home...
Haslam Announces Federal Farm Assistance For 34 Additional Counties
http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/6726
FCS Board names Bill Johnson CEO
http://services.e-farmcredit.com/2011/02/17/billjohnsonceo/
There’s an iPhone App To Find E85 Fuel
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/news/entry/theres-an-iphone-app-to-find-e85-fuel/