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Hess Appointed Assistant Commissioner for Policy and Legislation

Nov 10, 2025 | TFC
New Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt announced the appointment of Logan Hess as Assistant Commissioner for Policy and Legislation at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA).  
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Why Seed Treatments Are Critical For Crop Success

Oct 28, 2025 | Answer Plot
Your crop has its maximum potential before the seed ever hits the soil. Every day after planting, biotic and abiotic stresses can chip away at that seed’s yield potential. That’s why investing in an effective seed treatment is so important. Seed treatments help protec...
Lavender fields

Specialty Crop Block Grants Awarded Across Tennessee this Fall

Oct 20, 2025 | TFC
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is investing more than half a million dollars in projects aimed at strengthening the state’s specialty crop industry.
A bright and flourishing forest

Woods and Wildlife Day Rescheduled for Spring 2026

Oct 13, 2025 | TFC
The University of Tennessee Woods and Wildlife Field Day has been postponed. Organizers have originally scheduled the day for Oct. 23. A new date for the event will be announced in January 2026.
The Tennessee Farmers Cooperative (TFC) Board of Directors has appointed John Cain as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

The Tennessee Farmers Cooperative (TFC) Board of Directors has appointed John Cain as Interim Chief Executive Officer

Oct 10, 2025 | TFC
John Cain has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Tennessee Farmers Cooperative (TFC), effective October 8. With 20 years as our Chief Risk Officer, he will lead us during this transition
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With Vineyard Acreage Expanding in Tennessee, Farmer Options Increase

Oct 06, 2025 | TFC
As Tennessee’s grape growers and wineries continue to grow in number, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is introducing a new team for those farmers.  

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