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TDA Now Accepting Applications for Animal Spay/Neuter Grants

Released on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 - 9:02 am under
Animal Friendly License Plate
Animal Friendly License Plate
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for animal spay/neuter grants. The grants supports low cost spay/neuter programs in Tennessee and are funded through Animal Friendly license plate sales.
 
“The grant program makes responsible pet owner services available to many people who otherwise would be unable to afford them,” said Dr. Charlie Hatcher, State Veterinarian. “The Animal Friendly license tags are helping control the number of unwanted animals and we are proud that it enjoys such good public support.”

Ann Ellington-Wagner Receives Museum Volunteer Award

Released on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 - 2:36 pm under
Ann Ellington-Wagner
Ann Ellington-Wagner

NASHVILLE - Ann Ellington-Wagner, daughter of Gov. and Mrs. Buford Ellington, was recognized as Museum Volunteer of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Museums. She received the Volunteer Award of Excellence at the annual conference which was held in Nashville on March 29-31. Ellington-Wagner coordinated the Preemie Evergreen project with the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.

“The Preemie Evergreen project was a tremendous success benefiting both the Nashville community and our museum,” said Anne Dale, museum director. “Ann is asset to the museum and the community. She is really making a difference.”

Two Charged with Forest Arson Fires in Tennessee

Released on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 - 12:03 pm under
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Ag Crime Unit have arrested two men on unrelated forest arson charges this week. The fires burned many acres of forest land and injured firefighters. The fires occurred in Hardin and Sequatchie counties.
 
“Our Ag Crime Unit and local law enforcement were quick to respond and worked together to apprehend these individuals,” said State Forester Steven Scott. “Forest fires during this time of year can spread quickly and endanger human life and property.”

Tennessee Lawmakers to Celebrate 'Ag Day on the Hill'

Released on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 - 11:30 am under
NASHVILLE,  – Tennessee lawmakers will celebrate Ag Day on the Hill on April 13. The day will highlight the importance of farming and forestry to the state of Tennessee and create awareness of an industry that contributes more than $60 billion a year to the state’s economy and employs nearly half a million residents. Ag Day on the Hill will feature a variety of events and exhibits, including special presentations to the House Agriculture Committee, livestock displays, a milking contest and many representatives from the agriculture and forest industries.

Thank a Farmer, Help a Neighbor

Released on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 - 10:47 am under
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, state House Agriculture Committee Chairman Stratton Bone and other agriculture industry groups are partnering with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee for Ag Day on the Hill. Visitors, exhibitors and legislative employees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for donation on April 13.
 

Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Applications Now Available

Released on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 - 8:53 am under
Hay Barn
Hay Barn
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has released the 2010 application for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. Applications can be submitted June 1-7 and should not be postmarked prior to June 1. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, so producers are encouraged to apply early. Producer Diversification remains a competitive program and applications with proposals will be accepted June 1-7.

Tennessee Horse Owners to See New Look on Coggins Test Forms

Released on Mon, Apr 05, 2010 - 2:16 pm under
Horses
Horses
NASHVILLE – As most horse owners know, you must have a bright yellow form as proof of a negative Coggins test in order to participate in shows, sales, trail rides or similar events where equine are gathered. Starting in April, however, those bright yellow forms will have a new look in Tennessee. 
 
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has begun using a perforated mark on the bottom of the distinctive yellow forms. The forms are required as proof that horses and other equine have tested negative for Equine Infectious Anemia, otherwise known as a Coggins test. 

Tennessee Forestry Commission to Meet April 13

Released on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 - 12:19 pm under

The Tennessee Forestry Commission will meet April 13 at 8:30 a.m. CDT in the Bruer Building conference room at Ellington Agricultural Center, located at 440 Hogan Road in Nashville.

The commission will hear reports on State Forest certification, the State Forest Resource Assessment, hunting regulations and deer platform access, horseback riding on State Forests, the Division of Forestry budget and forestry related legislation.

Tennessee Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced

Released on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 - 10:09 am under
Tennessee Arbor Day Poster Contest First Place
Tennessee Arbor Day Poster Contest First Place

NASHVILLE - Emma Kerley, a fifth-grader at Nolan Elementary School in Signal Mountain was recently named state winner in the 2010 Tennessee Arbor Day Poster Contest. Second place honors went to Trenton Hodges of Northfield Elementary School in Sparta. Kayla Lowe of H.Y. Livesy Middle School in Harrogate was the third place winner. The annual contest was open to all Tennessee fifth-graders.

"The annual Arbor Day Poster Contest is a great way to raise awareness of the importance of agriculture and natural resources through education," said state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens. “I extend my congratulations to our winners and to all the fifth-graders who invested their time and talent in recognizing the value of trees in our environment."

TDA Now Accepting Proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Released on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - 11:25 am under
Tennessee Grown Organic Produce
Tennessee Grown Organic Produce

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. These funds will help enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, which are fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts and nursery crops including floriculture. Administered by TDA, the grants are authorized through the federal Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008.

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