Tennessee Tech Graduate To Serve As TDA Legal Counsel
Tennessee Tech graduate and Cumberland County native Matthew McClanahan has been named the General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. McClanahan will provide legal counsel to the department and support agency leadership while overseeing legal matters. Commissioner Andy Holt said the role involves helping the TDA fulfill its mission of serving and promoting agriculture […]
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 […]
Garlic Festival Coming To Fentress Friday
Fentress County’s UT Extension Office will hosting a free garlic festival Friday. Extension Director John Gunter said the event will have food trucks, garlic tastings, and speakers talking about different aspects of garlic productions. Gunter said the festival is a good opportunity for local farmers and homesteaders looking to learn about how to grow and […]
Mayfield Lumber Receives $250,000 In TUFF Funding
Warren County’s Mayfield Lumber Company is receiving some $250,000 from the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program. Owner David Mayfield said they will be using the funds to construct a building to hold much of the timber they process and protect it from the elements. Mayfield said the building will also slightly […]
Burn Ban Issued For DeKalb County
Open Burning is banned in DeKalb County until further notice. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued a burn ban for DeKalb County. A Burn ban is issued by the state in conjunction with the county and the local forestry department. Violation of a burn ban is considered a Class A misdemeanor, which could result […]
TDOT Announces Application Dates For Cost Share Program For Farmers
Applications begin Sunday for this year’s Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program, a cost-share plan to help qualified farmers across the Upper Cumberland. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture operates the program which can provide up to 50 percent of the costs of ag-related projects. White County UT Extension Agent Scott Swaope said that the program is largely […]
Upper Cumberland Seeing Increase In Timber Theft Reports
There has been an uptick in timber theft across Tennessee, and the Upper Cumberland is a hot spot for these crimes. Tim Phelps is the Public Information Officer for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division. Phelps said that the type of land owners we have are making them more susceptible in the booming timber […]
1,000 Acre Fentress Wildfire Now 85 Percent Contained
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other Upper Cumberland fire crews are fighting a 1,000 acre wildfire in central Fentress County. Tim Phelps is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division Public Information Officer. Phelps said the fire was 85 percent contained and in a remote area southwest of Jamestown. “Through the afternoon crews have […]
Burn Permits Required Until May 15th
Good weather and yard cleanup make for a good time for fires, but a burn permit is required by the state until May 15th. Tim Phelps is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Cumberland District Communication Officer. Phelps said permits are used to protect against wildfires. “Burn permits are our way of communicating with residents when, […]
