Aug 25, 2025
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Leaves will soon fall in Tennessee, and before you’re quick to bag them up and toss them, know you can use them around your yard and garden this season.
Fallen leaves can turn into nutrient-rich compost or leaf mold that improves soil structure, moisture retention, and f...
Aug 25, 2025
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For those with acreage looking to step into livestock, sheep and goats could prove a solid addition to the farm.
Sheep and goats make a positive package if you don’t have hundreds of acres of pastureland.
Aug 25, 2025
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To help farmers understand a complex grain market, the University of Tennessee will release a video series to assist producers this next year.
Aug 25, 2025
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Again this fall, the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative is elevating the next generation of agriculture through its Round & Raise program.
Aug 11, 2025
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This year’s Fall Gardeners’ Festival has been planned to be bigger than those prior, with 16 scheduled presentations on Aug. 26.
Aug 11, 2025
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With all the rain this year, summer gardens showed up and produced for you over the last month. But it’s time to think about the next season: fall.
Aug 04, 2025
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Starting in January, Tennessee’s hemp regulations will change statewide, largely revolving around what stores can sell.
Hemp became a more popular crop in the state with the declining number of tobacco farms since the late 1990s. It has been an option to grow since the T...
Aug 04, 2025
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Alpacas are becoming a more popular creature to have on farms throughout Tennessee — some even turning into agritourism experiences.
Alpacas generate wool and attitude. Before trying your hand at owning an alpaca, it’s best to research what you might need to know b...
