Monthly Archives: December 2017
The Impact of Opioid Abuse in Rural America
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are calling for dialogue and action after a survey reveals the massive impact of the...
Farm Bureau Leaders Gathered in Franklin
The 96th Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention and Annual Meeting is underway in Williamson County as farm leaders from all across the state are attending.
Support for our Number One Industry
Gov. Bill Haslam addressing farm leaders gathered in Franklin this week for their 96th annual meeting.
Farm Leaders Ready for the New Year
Farm Bureau leaders from all across Tennessee have just completed their 96th annual meeting where they adopted resolutions and re-elected Jeff Aiken as president...
Extension Still Vital to All
The University of Tennessee Extension Service is still the one place that farmers and all consumer can go to get the information they need...
Passion for Sharing the Story of Ag
Farm Bureau leaders talk about why its important to have a united voice of agriculture.
End of Year Check-up on the Farm Sector
What kind of financial health is the farm sector in at the end of 2017?
Ag Trade Vital to All
The story of ag trade is quite a success for American and Tennessee farmers says Sara Lilygren, president of Farmers for Free Trade.
Avoiding Potential Potluck Problems
It’s holiday time and many churches, businesses and other groups are hosting potluck dinners. Gary Crawford reports on how to keep them safe for...
Earning the Farmer’s Trust
The mission of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is to earn trust in farmers from consumers.
The Roads for Success
We all know just how important our roads and bridges are to daily living, and perhaps no one more so than our farmers.
Last Minute Gift for the Farmer in Your Life
If you have a farmer in your life, you know how hard it is to buy them anything…but the Pick TN Conference has the...
Shop Local for Unique & Memorable Gifts
As Christmas rushes ever closer, you may be frantically looking for that special gift on your list – look no further than local farms...
President Trump to Address Farmers in Nashville
President Donald Trump is scheduled to address farmers and ranchers gathered at the American Farm Bureau’s 99th annual meeting next month in Nashville.
A Tax Cut Gift for Farmers
The tax overhaul passed by Congress this week will result in lower taxes paid by the vast majority of farmers and ranchers. Micheal Clements...
Christmas on the Farm
Today that magical day for many of us as we celebrate Christmas with friends and family, and out on the farm they’ll tell you,...
Country Ham Winner
In our winter issue of Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine, we had a drawing for a country ham to be won by a lucky...
Tennessee Ag in 2017
When you look back on Tennessee agriculture in 2017, one of the top stories would have to be the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian...
Shooting for the Win
Robert and Lindsay Elliott are Tennessee’s Excellence in Agriculture competitors at the American Farm Bureau Convention coming up here in a couple weeks and...
New Year Just Around the Corner
With the New Year coming up fast, it seems like a great time to see what happens on the farm during this holiday.