MACON-TROUSDALE FARMERS CO-OP

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The Importance of Fall Aeration for a Healthier Lawn

Oct 21, 2024 | TFC
As temperatures cool in mid-to-late October, it’s the ideal time to aerate your lawn. Aeration, the process of puncturing small holes in the soil, allows water, nutrients, and air to penetrate deep into the grass roots. This simple practice promotes healthier, stronger gras...
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UT Farm Equipment Expo is November 1

Oct 21, 2024 | TFC
Extension agents in the lower Middle Tennessee area as well as specialists from the University of Tennessee Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science are offering a Farm Equipment Expo on November 1 from 8:30 a.m. ...
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A Salute to Our Pork Producers

Oct 14, 2024 | TFC
October is National Pork Month and we join people everywhere to thank our pork producers for their dedication to provide the quality meats we all enjoy.
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Fall Hay and Forage Management

Oct 14, 2024 | TFC
As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to drop, ensuring your livestock have access to high-quality feed during the winter months becomes a top priority for many operations across the state. Proper hay and forage management during the fall can make all the difference ...
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East Tennessee Flood Donation Opportunities

Oct 07, 2024 | TFC
As we look for opportunities to assist in disaster relief in East Tennessee, we recognize the needs are immense and urgent. We want to create an easy and efficient way for our Co-op community to support our neighbors in need.    
Two horses grazing from a pile of hay in a field.

Stock Up on Horse Hay for Winter

Oct 07, 2024 | TFC
For many horse owners, fall is a favorite season. Lower temperatures and fewer biting insects make it a perfect time to enjoy our horses and the outdoors. Fall is also the time to ensure that you have stocked up on the right quality and quantity of hay to feed your horses confide...
A farmer kneeling in a field at sunrise observing the soil.

Road to Spring

Oct 07, 2024 | TFC
Over a year on the farm, the planting, growing, and harvest seasons are usually the stars of the show and command most of the attention of any casual observer. Less flashy but equally important, though, is the planning and maintenance season — the winter period between harv...
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Keeping Your Pumpkins Fresh This Fall

Oct 07, 2024 | TFC
Pumpkin season is in full swing! Whether you’re sipping on pumpkin spice lattes, indulging in homemade pumpkin rolls, or using them to bring some autumn charm to your front porch, pumpkins are a popular produce this time of year.  

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