The residents of Mullins Cove in Whitwell, Tenn. have just one way into their community and one way out.

Highly anticipated crops like pumpkins usually get all of the attention during the autumn months. Tennessee mushrooms, however, are coming out of the woodwork this season as a nutrient powerhouse.

Christmas is just around the corner, which means now is the time to start planning a trip to a local tree farm.

As you begin filling stockings and preparing presents this holiday season, locally made artisan or farm products can be the meaningful and personal gift that your family and friends will love.

The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. CST at the Marriott Cool Springs located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd. in Franklin, Tenn.

This Veteran’s Day, we will honor the brave men and women who have served our country, but did you know that some Tennessee veterans are now serving by producing the food we eat and the fiber we use?

The Tennessee Viticulture Advisory Board will meet Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m. EST at the Mill Creek Center, located at 2772 Florence Drive in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The state veterinarian has announced five new cases of horses sickened by West Nile Virus in East Tennessee.

Tennessee corn farmers and landowners will be able to vote on a statewide checkoff referendum to consider a 1 cent per bushel assessment of corn sold.

Year after year, pumpkins have made perfect fall decorations and delectable treats for many Tennesseans.

Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton is announcing the appointment of Heather Slayton as Assistant State Forester for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) Division of Forestry.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13) by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires.

As the fall weather approaches and Tennessee’s agritourism season is in full swing, a visit to the farm brings smiling faces, family fun, and unforgettable memories.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet Oct. 19, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

We at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture are proud to see that the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have successfully agreed upon a modernized trilateral trade agreement.