NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to extremely high wildfire danger caused by the drought, record high temperatures and low humidity, state Forestry officials today announced the implementation of burning restrictions usually reserved for official wildfire season.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Despite drought conditions that have devastated pastures and hay production in Tennessee, demand by farmers is strong for cost share assistance to build hay storage structures according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen and state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens today announced nearly $115,000 in grants to 15 cities and communities across Tennessee for the purpose of assisting with urban forestry management.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee farmers have until Aug. 31 to apply for cost share dollars to help improve or expand their farming operation in diversified agricultural projects announced state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today granted Governor Phil Bredesen’s request for federal farm assistance for all 95 Tennessee counties due to drought. Bredesen made the request July 5 as a result of extreme drought conditions across the state that have plagued Tennessee farmers since the beginning of the growing season.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Three workshops slated for August in locations across the state aim to help agritourism farmers learn more about working with media.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens announced recent appointments in key marketing positions with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to help Tennessee farmers and agribusinesses take advantage of new opportunities.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The cost share allowance for Tennessee cattle producers looking to purchase livestock handling equipment has been increased to $3,500 announced state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens.
Nashville - In anticipation of Independence Day celebrations next week, Governor Phil Bredesen is urging the public to refrain from outdoor burning and home fireworks displays in areas of the state where extremely dry conditions exist.
Nashville, July 1– “If you’ve never visited a farmers market or a ‘pick-your-own farm’ before, now is the time to start,” says Tammy Algood. “From now until Labor Day is the time of year when most of Tennessee’s produce is available. Just about anything you can think of—tomatoes, peppers, beans, okra, eggplant, melons—is being picked daily and available now.”
