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2021 Planting Intentions
Every year USDA's National Ag Statistics Service, in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, provides statistics on what farmers intend to plant the upcoming year. This year's was recently released.
Congress Extends PPP Application Deadline
Congress recently approved Farm Bureau-backed legislation that extends the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline by two months, from March 31 to May 31, helping more farmers participate in the loan program.
TFBF’s Statement on Special Legislative Session
Tennessee Farm Bureau supports Governor Lee’s special session legislation, which addresses a range of education issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage lawmakers to support this legislation and to complete an efficient special session for the benefit of youth and the future of Tennessee.
Five Dedicated Leaders Receive Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service Award
During the 99th annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, five individuals were recognized for going above and beyond in their volunteer spirit to the Tennessee Farm Bureau with the Distinguished Service Award.
“Our organization wouldn’t be almost 100...
White County’s Terra Davis Named Excellence in Agriculture Winner
During the Young Farmers and Ranchers Fall Tour, White County’s Terra Davis was named the state winner of the Excellence in Agriculture Award.
John King Won Environmental Stewardship Award
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 - Sullivan County young farmer John King won the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers State Environmental Stewardship Award. The results were announced during the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Summer Conference held...
Three Students Awarded the Abe Hatcher Memorial Young Farmer Scholarship
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 – Three students were awarded the Abe Hatcher Memorial Young Farmer Scholarship at the Tennessee Young Farmers and Rancher Summer Conference held at the headquarters of the Tennessee Farm Bureau in Columbia, Tenn. James...
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