Monthly Archives: July 2014

Kleppers Named Outstanding Young Farmers of the Year

2014-07-22 04:08:00
MARK AND CINDY KLEPPER OF GREENE COUNTY RECIEVED THE TFBF’S OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMER & ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DURING THE 45TH ANNUAL YOUNG FARMER SUMMER CONFERENCE.

Farmers battle hunger at Milan No-Till Field Day

2014-07-21 09:59:00
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2014-07-MilanFarmersVShunger.aspx

Farm Bureau Decodes Water Rule Proposal, Asks EPA to Rescind

2014-07-21 09:56:00
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2014&file=nr0717b.html

Walmart and Local Farmers

2014-07-21 03:38:00
 WALMART SEES VALUE IN PARTNERING WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO BRING CUSTOMERS MORE FRESH, LOCAL FOOD.

To Refrigerate or Not

2014-07-21 03:35:00
If you automatically toss all fresh produce straight into the refrigerator, you could be making a big mistake. 

Tenn. Jr. Livestock EXPO

2014-07-21 03:34:00
CLOSE TO TWO HUNDRED 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS HAVE BEEN SHOWING THEIR SHEEP AT TENN. TECH’S HYDER BURKS PAVILLION IN COOKEVILLE DURING THE TENNESSEE...

The Show Ring

2014-07-21 03:32:00
GROWING UP SHOWING CATTLE HAS BEEN A WAY OF LIFE FOR SEVERAL GENERATIONS FOR THE LEHNERT FAMILY OF LAWRENCE COUNTY.  

Love of Farming

2014-07-21 03:30:00
TENN. FARMERS HAVE LONG DAYS, TOUGH TIMES, AND BATTLE THE ELEMENTS ON A DAILY BASIS, SO A PASSION FOR THEIR LAND AND ANIMALS IS...

Pretty Good Looking Crops

2014-07-21 03:29:00
FARMERS ALL ACROSS THE STATE ARE NOW IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE WITH THEIR ROW CROPS, SOME CALLING IT THE BEST THEY’VE EVER SEEN FOR...

Greene County’s Mark and Cindy Klepper win state young farmer honors

2014-07-21 00:00:00
Greene County young farm couple Mark and Cindy Klepper were named Tennessee Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farmer and Achievement Award winners during special ceremonies...

Tennessee Names Kleppers Young Farmer of the Year

2014-07-21 00:00:00
Greene County young farm couple Mark and Cindy Klepper were named Tennessee Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farmer and Achievement Award winners during special ceremonies...

National Day of Action for Immigration Reform

2014-07-09 14:00:00
Despite a stalemate in Washington, agriculture, manufacturing and other business leaders are more united than ever and on July 9th joined together to deliver...

Embracing Technology

2014-07-08 14:00:00
Adapting to technology can make a huge difference in farmer’s operations.

Crop Outlook

2014-07-07 14:00:00
It’s getting to be that time of year where our farmers can make a good estimate on crop yields.

Record Setting Crops

2014-07-06 14:00:00
After last years bumper crops, many farmers have been questioning if this year will up to expectations.

Summer Picnic for 10 Still Under $6 Per Person

2014-07-03 14:00:00
Summer is upon us and the American Farm Bureau Federation has released its second annual July Fourth Picnic Survey results

Summer Picnic Still Costs Less Than $6 per Person

2014-07-03 00:00:00
An all-American Fourth of July picnic of the nation's favorite foods including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and...

Generations of Farming

2014-07-02 14:00:00
Lawrence County farmer Jason Robbins hopes his three sons take over the family farm.

USDA Planting Report Surprise

2014-07-01 14:00:00
A USDA report shows growers of one particular commodity have planted far more acres to it than most people expected.

Governor Proclaims July Beef Month in Tennessee

2014-07-01 00:00:00
Join Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee's hardworking cattle farmers  in celebrating beef this July. More than just producing a tasty, nutritious product, the state's cattle...