Monthly Archives: November 2012
Watch Live Video From Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention
http://video.tnfarmbureau.org/services/player/bcpid928770646001?bckey=AQ~~%2CAAAACOwoUuE~%2C0DYnQuKd4zP5AQ7QB1PsQVGlIUqdrycB&bctid=1956180877001
Wrapping Up Harvest
Harvest of Tennessee’s major row crops is winding down fast as producers faced another challenging weather year.
Ag in the Classroom
The Ag in the Classroom program has been helping Tennessee school children better understand the importance of agriculture for nearly 30 years.
Consumer Food Prices Maybe Trending Up
Drought and rising farm product prices may be starting to affect what consumers pay for food.
Safety tips for Holiday Lighting
As technology has advanced, so has the energy efficiency and overall safety of Christmas and holiday lighting displays.
Thanksgiving on the Farm
Hear how Tennessee farmers celebrate Thanksgiving.
Thankful Farmers
Tennessee farmers have had a challenging year on the farm, but most are thankful it wasn’t any worse.
PNTR for Russia One Step Closer
Making trade with Russia easier could be a nice boost for the U.S. economy. According to American Farm Bureau Trade Specialist Dave Salmonsen, that’s...
Holiday Food Safety
Food safety experts this time of year get a wide range of questions on how to safely prepare and handle that holiday meal.
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding House...
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2012&file=nr1116.html
94th Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Welcome back to the great state of Tennessee. We have hosted the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting several times, and we're proud to...
Eat Local All Winter With Fall Produce From Area Farmers Markets
http://news.tn.gov/node/9901
Focus on Lame Duck Session
Lots of issues important to agriculture need to be addressed during the lame duck session of Congress before the end of the year.
President, Congress hope to Work Together
President Obama held his first news conference since the election and mention the importance of agriculture and working together.
Land Judging
FFA and 4-H members participated in their annual State Land Judging contest at the Highland Rim Research and Education Center in Springfield.
Storing, Maintaining Disaster Kits
Keeping a disaster kit available for everyone in your family is critical. Here’s tips on storing and maintaing those emergency kits.
Cost of Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Up Slightly This Year
The retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings increased less...
New UT Equine Extension and Research Center to host open house
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is opening a new facility devoted to horse farm management. The Equine Extension and Research Center...
Join in the fun at Ag Day, Nov. 3
A three-hour festival in Knoxville on Saturday, Nov. 3, hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, promises events and excitement for everyone.
Ag...
UT Agriculture student places second in FFA National Public Speaking Contest
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2012-11-FFAaward.aspx
New UT Equine Extension and Research Center to host open house
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2012-10-EquineCenter.aspx
Ag Enhancement Deadline Nears for Livestock Projects
http://news.tn.gov/node/9849
Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack visits Montgomery County Extension Commercial Kitchen
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2012-10-MontgomeryKitchenVisit.aspx
2012 Tennessee Farmland Legacy Conference Set for Nov. 1 – 2
http://news.tn.gov/node/9658
River Exports
Members of the American Farm Bureau’s Trade Advisory committee recently toured parts of the Mississippi River and the Panama Canal to better understand the...
Slight Increase for Thanksgiving Dinner
The American Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving Meal survey shows only a 1 percent increase from last year for a feast for 10.
It’s a FACCT
The Farm Animal Care Coaltion of Tennessee (FACCT) is working to share the positive story about the importance of animal agriculture in Tennessee.
Hoping for more Bipartisianship
After this year’s elections, TFBF President Lacy Upchurch is hopeful that President Obama and Congress can work better together to address the needs of...
A Good Time to be in Agriculture
Secretary of AgricultureTom Vilsak says agriculture is one of the brightest spots of our economy and encourages young people to consider a career in...
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Election...
"The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President Barack Obama on his re-election, as well as those candidates elected to serve during the 113th session...
Statement by Lacy Upchurch, President, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Election
"The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President Barack Obama on his re-election as well as those elected from Tennessee to serve in the 113th...