Stephen Vaden, Tennessee native, former USDA general counsel and judge on the Court of International Trade has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at USDA.

Tennessee Farm Bureau is dedicated to connecting people with the story of agriculture, not just on the farm, but in the classroom too. Through its Ag in the Classroom program, the organization equips educators with tools to help students understand where their food, fiber, and fuel come from.

Its hard work but it’s been worth while for John Harrison and his family at Sweetwater Valley Farm in Philadelphia, Tennessee.

In Tennessee, there’s a strong sense of partnership among the agricultural community that helps strengthen our overall ag economy, especially in tough times.  And recently the Tennessee Farm Bureau hosted representatives from the various commodity organizations, University of Tennessee, the department of agriculture and others to review the most recent legislative session and other issues facing the ag industry.

There aren't many dairy farms left in Tennessee but one of the more unique ones still around is Cleburn Jersey Farm in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Laura Purtle is the sixth generation on the farm and takes pride in continuing the legacy her ancestors have passed down for decades. They have the oldest continuing milking jersey herd in the Nation. Laura explains what it means to her to carry on the legacy of their dairy farm and how they've expanded to keep it all going.

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has announced that Dr. Justin Rhinehart will serve as the new dean of the extension service.

This May will gop down as one of the wettest in recent memory. All the rain has delayed farmers from getting in the hay fields for their first cutting. The first few days of June have been dry and allowed farmers to finally get out and start cutting hay.

June is dairy month and while the number of milk cow dairies is now hovering around only 100, its still an important part of our overall ag economy in Tennessee.  And without question, an important part of our diet.

For years now, the University of Tennessee has been offering classes and programs to help and assist our farmers to produce better crops and livestock.  And now they are launching their latest, the Tennessee Master Forage Program.

For more than nine decades, the Tennessee Walking Horse has continued to provide an experience as many would say like no other.  It was in the Spring of 1935 when a group of owners and admirers of what were known as plantation walking horses, got together and formed what is known today as the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association.