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Consider Raised Beds for this Year’s Garden

Before the weather even turns warm, many gardening enthusiasts are already making plans and studying seed choices for their home garden. Although many Tennessee residents have plenty of...

Apr 14, 2025

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Get Ready for the Return of 17-Year Cicadas

In the next few weeks, the brood of periodical cicadas that last emerged in 2008 will be singing and looking for mates before laying their eggs for the next emergence in 17 years. &n...

Apr 14, 2025

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A Colorful Easter Basket

Easter is a time for family fun, festive traditions, and, of course, beautifully decorated eggs! If you raise backyard chickens, you have the unique opportunity to collect eggs in natur...

Apr 07, 2025

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United States Hog Inventory Down Slightly

As of Mar.1, there were 74.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, down slightly from March 2024 and down 1% from Dec. 1, 2024, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published ...

Apr 07, 2025

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Round N' Raise - Support Your Local 4-H & FFA

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation Announces Round-N-Raise Program to Support 4-H and FFA

The Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Round-N-Raise, a fundraising initiative taking place April 1-30, 2025, to support local Tennessee 4-H clu...

Mar 31, 2025

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Spring Cleaning: Garden Tool Edition

As we welcome the spring gardening season, it's the perfect time to also kick off a little spring cleaning! Why not combine the two and give your garden tools the care they deserve ...