New State Campaign Preventing Livestock Disease Spread
With Upper Cumberland fair season coming this June, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is launching a campaign to remind livestock owners to check for diseases before taking them to a show. State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty said livestock shows bring many animals from different farms together, increasing the risk of spreading contagious diseases. Beaty said […]
Overton Fair Receives First Runner-Up In State Fair Competition
The Overton County Agricultural Fair received first runner-up honors from the Tennessee Association Of Fairs among small fairs. Secretary Bob Matthews said the competition judges fairs on appearance, events offered, cleanliness, and the improvements each fair makes throughout the year. Matthews said the award will encourage people in the county to take more pride in […]
