Monthly Archives: July 2012
Pass a Farm Bill Now
Agriculture secretary is passing harder for a new farm bill due to the extensive drought and its impact on agriculture.
Rep. DesJarlais Votes in Favor of Preserving America’s Family Farms Act
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om1X1ebSrxw
Outstanding Young Farmer Named
Lincoln County young farm couple Josh and Julieanna Ogle were named Tennessee Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farmer and Achievement Award winners during special ceremonies...
The National Search for ‘The Faces of Farming and Ranching’ is...
When it comes to today's agriculture, there are many examples of great farmers and ranchers all over the country doing wonderful things to bring...
Loving Farm Life
Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers say they have the best jobs in the world. Lee Maddox interviews Weakley County young farmer John Robert Freeman,...
Drought and Extreme Heat Resources
These resources are intended to provide information that can help farmers and families cope with the immediate negative consequences of drought and high temperature...
UT Extension Launches Response to State’s Drought Conditions
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2012/07-DroughtResponseFinal.html
Haslam Executive Order Suspends Hay Transportation Rules
https://news.tn.gov/node/9186
State Issues Burn Ban for Seven Counties
State Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson has issued a burn ban for Cheatham, Dickson, Gibson, Giles, Marshall, Maury and Sumner counties. The burn ban is...