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Do You Need Advice? The Fall Gardeners’ Festival Is Coming Up

Aug 11, 2025 | TFC
This year’s Fall Gardeners’ Festival has been planned to be bigger than those prior, with 16 scheduled presentations on Aug. 26.  

What To Plan For Your Fall Garden Now

Aug 11, 2025 | TFC
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.  
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What Does The New Hemp Bill Mean for Tennessee Farmers?

Aug 04, 2025 | TFC
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...
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Interested In Alpacas? Here Are The Dos And Don'ts Before You Buy

Aug 04, 2025 | TFC
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...
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It’s been a historic wet year. But drier weather could be coming.

Jul 28, 2025 | TFC
After last summer’s extreme drought, Tennessee sits in much better shape this year in terms of rainfall. The Nashville Weather Service reported this has been the second wettest year on record since 1985. The area has seen 40.6 inches, which is about 10 inches above norma...
A hen sitting on top of her eggs in a coop.

Home Sweet Hen: How to Build Your Own Chicken Coop

Jul 28, 2025 | TFC
Having a chicken coop might be the next step on your farm-to-table list, with fresh eggs being a motivator to get this accomplished. But before you get out your circular saw, here are some steps you want to consider before building your own brood of hens.  
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You can still go to the 4-H picnic at the Tennessee State Fair

Jul 28, 2025 | TFC
The state fair is only a handful of weeks away, which is why now is the time to purchase tickets to attend the annual Tennessee 4-H Picnic.  
Damages from Hurricane Helene

Sign up now for Flood Recovery Field Day in East Tennessee

Jul 23, 2025 | TFC
After Hurricane Helene ravaged East Tennessee, several groups — including the Co-op and the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation — will sponsor a day for farmers to connect about recovery efforts a year later.  

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