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Dust Bill Passes House with Bipartisan Support
The Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H.R. 1633, passed the House of Representatives on Dec. 8 by a vote of 268-150. The Farm Bureau-backed bill received strong bipartisan support, with 33 Democrats voting in favor of the bill along with 235 Republicans.
Read Full ArticleUpchurch re-elected State Farm Bureau President
Tennessee Farm Bureau delegates attending their 90th Annual Convention at Franklin’s Cool Springs Marriott, re-elected Cumberland County beef farmer Lacy Upchurch as their president of the nation’s largest state Farm Bureau organization.
Read Full ArticleTFBF Speaks Out about Child Labor Law Proposal
On behalf of Tennessee farmers, the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation submitted comment regarding proposed changes to the Department of Labor's Child Labor Laws.
Read Full ArticleFarm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee (FACCT) Seeking Executive Director
The Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee (FACCT) is composed of leading Tennessee agricultural organizations, individual farmers, and others — all working together to assure the sustainability of the Volunteer State's diverse animal agriculture community. They are seeking an executive director to help accomplish their goal of being a reliable resource for the public and farmers regarding humane care, well-being issues, and best management practices for farm animals.
Read Full ArticleWeakley County’s Ben and Jennifer Moore Win State Young Farmer Honors
Dresden farm couple Ben and Jennifer Moore were named Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer and Achievement Award winners during special ceremonies held Saturday evening at the Tennessee Young Farmer Summer Conference.
Read Full ArticleUniversity of Tennessee Nominates Larry Arrington to be Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture
Larry Arrington, professor of agricultural education and communication at the University of Florida, will be recommended by UT President Joe DiPietro for election by the UT Board of Trustees as the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
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