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Pollinators play a vital role in maintaining our ecosystems, economies and agriculture. Photo of bee in flight at the UT Gardens, Knoxville, by R. Lazarian, courtesy UTIA.

Celebrate Pollinators on June 17

Jun 09, 2025 | TFC
The University of Tennessee Bee Campus Committee, a group comprised of UT faculty, staff, and students, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and UT Gardens, invites communities across the state to celebrate national Pollinator Week at a series of “Garden Buzz&...
Auctioneers at the Auction Barn in 2024 at the Annual Meeting

Tennessee Farmers Co-op Seeks Items for Co-op Auction Barn

Jun 09, 2025 | TFC
The Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation (TFCF) is proud to announce the ninth annual Co-op Auction Barn — which will take place virtually Nov. 17-30 — and the Co-op community is invited to donate items to list. 
Tennessee Pork Producers Association logo

Tennessee Pork Producers Association to Meet July 9

Jun 02, 2025 | TFC
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2026 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 1 p.m. (CST), Wednesday, July 9 in conjunction with an Executive Committee meeting of the Tennessee Pork Producers Association at the Ruthe...
A bowl of fresh strawberries sitting on a counter.

Strawberry Season Going Strong Despite Challenges

May 26, 2025 | TFC
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture reports in a May 27th release that after a growing season marked by unpredictable weather and other hurdles, Tennessee’s farmers persevered, and strawberry season is going strong statewide. You can still savor the sweet taste of sprin...
Alert Issued for New World Screwworm

Alert Issued for New World Screwworm

May 23, 2025 | TFC
Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets.  
A pond surrounded by trees and foliage in a field.

Pond Maintenance 101

May 19, 2025 | TFC
Pond maintenance requires a little bit of research before you start. Knowing the size of the pond, using proper preventative maintenance products, and properly identifying any growth are key factors in successful pond management.  
Dr. Josh Zeltwanger, ProTrition’s ruminant nutritionist.

TFC Welcomes New Ruminant Nutritionist

May 19, 2025 | TFC
We want to extend a big welcome to our newest team member, Dr. Josh Zeltwanger, ProTrition’s ruminant nutritionist, who will be assuming Todd Steen’s responsibilities, who retired in April 2025. A native of Francesville, Indiana, Josh grew up on a farm with a small co...
The most common pattern is a striped lawn pattern because it is efficient and easy to achieve.

The Secret to Mowing Patterns

May 12, 2025 | TFC
Admit it. You’ve seen the beautiful stripes in your neighbor’s lawn that makes the grass look like a ballpark, and you can’t help but feel a little envious. Luckily, striping your yard is not as hard as you might think.  

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