May 2011, Tennessee Farm Bureau News

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June  Dairy  Month Celebrate June Dairy Month by raising a glass of milk to our dedicated Tennessee dairy farm families.

PAGE 9 64th Annual 4-H Congress

TENNESSEE’S DAIRY IMPACT: Tennessee ranks 30th in milk production with 53,000 milk cows producing108 million gallons of milk; returning $538 million back into the state’s economy.

Tennessee’s top five counties in dairy cattle numbers are: Greene, McMinn, Marshall, Monroe and Loudon.

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MEMORIAL DAY 2011 Remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

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Pettus Read, Editor Lee Maddox, Assistant Editor Melissa Burniston, Feature Writer Stacey Warner, Graphic Designer Misty McNeese, Advertising P.O. Box 313, Columbia, TN 38402-0313 (931) 388-7872 Issued bi-monthly by the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation located at 147 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, Tennessee 38401. Nonprofit periodical postage paid at Columbia, TN and additional entry offices.

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5&//&44&& '"3. #63&"6 '&%&3"5*0/ BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lacy Upchurch Danny Rochelle President

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Rhedona Rose

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Wayne Harris

Tim Dodd

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Farm Bureau Insurance notes increases in sales and market share Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee celebrated its recognition as a national customer service leader and announced increases in sales and market share at its annual stockholder meeting.

The J.D. Power organization has rated Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee as one of its top 40 “Customer Service Champions� for 2010. The rating is based on customer surveys encompassing 800 companies in 20 national industries. The insurance industry was primarily rated on competitive pricing, well-trained people, and consistently well-delivered business processes. Farm Bureau Insurance scored exceptionally well in those three areas.

The J.D. Power customer service champion list includes such wellknown brands as Mercedes-Benz, the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain, Southwest Airlines and Publix food stores. “The companies identified in this report stand out because they consistently deliver excellence,� said Farm Bureau Insurance CEO Sonny Scoggins. “We believe J.D. Power got it right identifying the drivers of excellence in the insurance business as people, price and process.�

Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee is the trade name for the group of companies including Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, Tennessee Farmers Assurance Company and Tennessee Farmers Life Insurance Company. Headquartered in Columbia, Tenn., the companies provide insurance services for members of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation.

Tennessee Farmers Life Insurance Company outperformed the industry again in 2010, and Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company increased sales and has gained market share. The life company is Tennessee’s number one writer of individual life insurance policies, and the mutual company is the second-largest writer of property and casualty insurance.

The stock companies increased stock values and declared dividends.

LIFE COMPANY SEES EXCEPTIONAL PREMIUM GROWTH Life insurance premiums grew to $117 million, an increase of 18.9 percent over 2009 and the largest annual gain in company history, said Dennis Stephen, chief operating officer for Life Operations. In contrast, life insurance sales nationwide grew by only 4 percent. The surge in sales was primarily attributed to an enhancement to universal life policies that allows customers to deposit up to 30 percent more money into those products. “Our agents’ ability to show our

customers how these products can be an advantage for those who are interested in a single premium payment option is largely responsible for these remarkable life premium increases,�

Stephen said.

The life company now has more than 281,000 policies totaling $26.5 billion in force, an increase of 5.5 percent over 2009, The company outpaced the industry by more than 5 percent, as life companies nationwide posted a gain of less than one-half a percentage point.

Because of their guaranteed returns, annuities continued to be popular as the public continues to seek safe investments, Stephen said.

However, annuities strain company reserves and profitability, and as in 2009 the company placed a mid-year moratorium on annuity sales. By doing so the company finished 2010 with an increase of 26.3 percent in annuities, Stephen reported.

In another key indicator, the company’s mortality experience was 52.2 percent of expected, 12.8 percent below the pricing target of 65 percent.

During 2010, Tennessee Farmers Life paid 851 death claims for a total of $38 million.

P&C INCREASING MARKET SHARE, EMPHASIZES PROFITABILITY Farm Bureau Insurance is gaining ground in Tennessee’s auto and property insurance markets, said John Law, chief operating officer of Property and Casualty Operations. From 2007 through 2009, the company increased market share by seven tenths of a percent in auto and three-tenths of a percent in homeowner coverage.

While the percentage changes are small, the actual dollars are significant, Law reported, as each percent in the auto market at the end of 2009 represented $27 million.

Farm Bureau Insurance continued to be an industry leader in keeping overhead low, Law reported, as operating expenses amounted to only 22.1 cents of each premium dollar. When losses from claims were added, the company posted a combined ratio of 103.8 percent, 3.2 points better than

the 107 percent combined ratio for 2009. Law attributed the improvement to increased premiums collected, combined with initiatives to manage risk selection and control losses.

By increasing sales and adjusting rates, premiums rose by 6.1 percent, Law said. Despite the rate increases, customer loyalty remained high, as 96.1 percent of auto owners, 92.7 percent of home owners and 95.4 percent of farm owners elected to renew their Farm Bureau Insurance policies.

The property and casualty surplus account was increased by $40 million. “Farm Bureau Insurance is a major influence for good in our state,� Law said. “Our policyholders trust and stay with our company because they have trust in our agents, customer service representatives and claims personnel across Tennessee.�

STOCK PRICES UP, DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED Based on the year’s outcomes, the stock price for Tennessee Farmers Life was announced at $35.23 per share, up from $30.76 the previous year. This price represents an 18 percent increase in stockholder equity when combined with the 3 percent stock dividend announced at the meeting. The company’s directors also offered to purchase up to 200,000 shares.

The stock price for Tennessee Farmers Assurance Company was announced at $15.62 per share, representing an increase of 6.7 percent in stockholder equity when combined with a declared dividend of 3 percent. The directors also authorized the purchase of up to 200,000 shares.

Scoggins noted that a $400 investment in TFLIC at its inception in 1973 would have increased to $73,654 today. Also, a $1000 investment in TFAC when it began 19.5 years ago is now worth $13,901.

Tennessee Farmers Mutual was founded in 1948 to insure automobiles, homes, farms and personal property. Tennessee Farmers Assurance is a stock company established in 1991 to provide additional capital for the property and casualty operations, and to give investors an equity opportunity linked to the mutual company’s success. Tennessee Farmers Life is a stock company founded in 1973 to sell life insurance.

The life company is the state’s number one seller of individual life policies, and the mutual company is among the leaders in automobile and home insurance in Tennessee.

Coverage is available to Farm Bureau members at more than 160 locations throughout the state; all Tennessee residents are eligible for membership in the organization.

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Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program applications now available The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has released the 2011 application for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. Applications can be submitted June 1-7 and should not be postmarked prior to June 1.

Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, so producers are encouraged to apply early. “The Ag Enhancement Program is a very important economic development tool for our farmers and rural communities,� said Gov. Bill Haslam. “This program has been successful in providing more opportunities for farmers to participate, increasing farm

income and generating additional economic activity in our rural areas.�

This year’s program offers the same menu of cost share opportunities as last year. This includes the livestock equipment, cattle genetics, hay storage, feed storage, grain storage and producer diversification opportunities. To date, TAEP has provided cost share funds for more than 21,000 projects. “The Ag Enhancement Program remains strong and is important for helping farmers make strategic investments that will pay off in the long run,� said state Agriculture Commissioner

Julius Johnson. “I encourage farmers to apply at the beginning of the application period as we expect another year of high demand for these cost share opportunities.�

Gov. Haslam has proposed restoring full funding for the program, which is supported through dedicated revenue from cigarette sales. TAEP was established in 2005 and supported by the General Assembly to increase farm income by helping farmers invest in better farming practices and by encouraging diversification and innovation. Through TAEP, farmers can qualify for 35 or 50 percent cost share,

Local woman elected to national post Jennifer Houston, a cattlewoman from Sweetwater, Tenn., has been elected Region II vice president for the Federation of State Beef Councils, a division of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), based in Denver.

Tennessee is part of NCBA’s Region II, along with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. Houston will serve as a grassroots representative for beef councils and producers in these states on initiatives of the national beef checkoff program, a beef market development fund, supported

by U.S. beef producers and importers. “Jennifer will represent Tennessee and Region II well because she’s extremely knowledgeable about all areas of the beef industry,� said Valerie Bass, executive director of the Tennessee Beef Industry Council.

Houston is the current TIBC chairman and is a long-standing member of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association and the Tennessee Livestock Marketing Association. She is a former chairman of national checkoff producer committees for retail, advertising and new products.

The TBIC manages the state beef checkoff program, which is supported

by Tennessee producers and importers, who pay a $1 assessment per-head each time they sell a bovine animal in the state. Fifty cents goes for national checkoff promotions and Tennessee retains the other 50 cents for in-state efforts to help drive beef demand through advertising and retail, foodservice and consumer promotions. The TBIC also works with health professionals to share beef’s positive nutritional profile with health influencers. Visit www.beefup.org. �

ranging from a maximum of $1,200 to $15,000 depending on the project.

Applications are available at most farm agencies including USDA Farm Service Agency, UT Extension, Farm Bureau offices, and most farm supply stores. To ensure accuracy, producers are encouraged to work with their local extension agent or local TDA representative when completing the application.

Producers can get important messages and updates on the program by calling 1-800-342-8206. To download an application, visit www.TN.gov/ agriculture/enhancement. Â?

Frank & Jaime Chadwick, Blountville, Tennessee

They’ll have Peace in the Valley every day

With stress free financing from Farm Credit Frank Chadwick has a stressful job. So he and his wife, Jaime, and their children escape to the green surroundings of the Tennessee hills when he’s not on call at the local hospital. With Farm Credit financing, the Chadwicks bought a 50-acre farm in those hills. They went about improving the land, making it a beautiful homesite. Then, they built the home of their dreams, complete with barns and fences for Jaime’s riding horses. Again with FCS financing. “Nobody understood our dream until we turned to Farm Credit,� Frank said. “We financed the property first, built the house through a smooth construction loan, then fixed our rate.� Then lo’ and behold, FCS cut the rate this spring, giving them an even better deal. “We couldn’t have asked for more,� Frank said. If you want green surroundings and pleasant, stress-free financing, call the professionals of FCS.

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Read All About It

By Pettus Read Editor

Putting money in a Mason jar is not a bad idea Each day as I check out the news, I hear the continued story line of how bad our economy is doing and the continued movement by all of us to the brink of another Great Depression, or at least getting close to the edge of some type of financial difficulty. If you spend most of your time listening to these reports of gloom, you will soon consider the idea of placing your earnings in a Mason fruit jar and burying it in the backyard as the way to go, but I wonder if times have really become that desperate. You may ask yourself, what makes me more optimistic than those who follow the nation’s top economic leaders. They do have access to all the world’s financial records, and I do give them credit, but wonder if they have actually visited a real shopping mall lately.

You know, where real people go and spend real money.

While walking through one of our fine shopping malls last weekend, I made some interesting observations about spending, along with developing a few other opinions that would best be left alone.

However, I’m sure many of the things that came to the mind of this rural philosopher have also popped up in

a few of your cranial cavities as well.

I noticed the usual things about the people I saw there, such as ages, nationalities, family numbers and general appearance. I saw welldressed folks, strangely-dressed folks, folks who cared less what I thought, and some folks who should have known better. But the thing that caught my attention the most was how accustomed we all have become to spending and seem to still be doing so.

I still have the country training of spending only if you just have to. I could be a mother’s nightmare on how not to be found in an accident by the condition of my socks and unmentionables. Not that they may be unclean, but more so pretty shop worn. If the elastic is still good, then there is no reason to buy new ones. That’s my motto.

The question that kept going through my mind was just how many pairs of sneakers, house wares, cell phones and T-shirts does a person really need. On every corner of that mall was a shoe store and a place to get a smart phone. That observation alone tells you whom the market is selling to on Saturday afternoon shopping sprees. In fact, that mall was full of those under 20 years of age and the majority of them were carrying a sack of some type. I guess we have become a society and nation that sees the malls and shopping as our favorite pastime activity.

Now don’t get me wrong. I enjoy “goin’ looken� every now and then, as well as helping the economy whenever I need something, but surely there is more to life than spending

the weekend at the mall. In fact, the only reason I was at that mall on a Saturday was because I needed a certain gift.

Theodore Roosevelt is quoted as saying, “Americanism means virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihood: the virtues that made America. The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.�

That statement made by then 26th President Roosevelt, in 1904, could have some very true meaning for us today. We do enjoy our soft living, prosperity, and get-richquick theory of life. I just hope we realize that what we do enjoy on our Saturdays and weekends in this country came at a very costly price and finding a sale item at the mall was not it.

To check out our real economy I would suggest a trip to our malls, but also take time to enjoy the simple things of life, your families and the freedoms we have been given as Americans. And upgrading your elastic products every now and then doesn’t hurt either. �

=;,) Ă…MTL J]NNMZ WX\QWV[ IZM XTMV\QN]T IVL XZWĂ…\IJTM Clean water and healthy soils not only benefit local farmers and farming communities but the public in general. As fewer farmland acres continue to provide food and fiber for increasing populations, lands are being used more intensively to provide these commodities, at times to the detriment of our soils and water supplies.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs seek to encourage wise land use and to provide adequate incentives for farmers and other landowners to restore tree, shrub and grass buffers along streams, sinkholes, and field borders. Recently, payments and incentives for establishing or restoring buffers have been increased in several programs.

In the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), in addition to providing cost-share reimbursement for planting materials and labor, the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now

including a “foregone income� payment for taking the buffer area out of crop or forage production. Payments in those programs now range from approximately $1,800 to $2,200 an acre for cropland restored to riparian tree and/or shrub buffers.

The USDA-Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has several buffer practices that can be established on lands cropped at least four of six years between 2002-07 and also marginal pasturelands along creeks, sinkholes and waterways.

Eligible buffer areas can be enrolled in 10-15 year contracts that provide not only cost-share for establishment, but also significant signing incentive payments, extra practice incentive payments, and an annual rental payment based on various soil rental rates. Additional payments are also authorized for livestock exclusion fencing and alternative water sources where eligible.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources

Agency recently announced a $100 an acre incentive for wide native grass buffers to be established on crop fields in spring 2011 under the USDAFarm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program in 36 counties targeted to restore bobwhite quail populations. TWRA’s incentive is in addition to the USDA payments. “Restoring adequate tree, shrub or grass buffers along our streams, around sinkholes, and on crop field edges not only reduces siltation and chemical runoff into our waters but also helps wildlife by reconnected an increasingly fragmented landscape with protective cover and travel corridors,� said NRCS State Biologist Mike Zeman.

For more information on what programs and practices your land may qualify for, contact your local USDA Service Center. You can also find more information on programs on and who to contact for technical assistance at www.twraprivatelands. org and on USDA websites. Â?

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Carol McDonald named assistant commissioner of ag

The Ag Agenda

By Bob Stallman American Farm Bureau President

Trade should matter to all farmers and ranchers Free Trade Agreements are the talk of the town—in Washington, D.C., that is—and among the leaders of agriculture organizations across the country.

But for folks fortunate enough to have a life beyond the ups-and-downs of national politics, the acronym ‘FTA’ doesn’t really mean much.

Trade issues, understandably, seem to get pushed to the background of farmers’ thoughts. Foreign trade is not immediately tangible.

It doesn’t weigh in on day-to-day decision-making in farm operations, like cost increases and regulations do. And, many farmers assume trade issues are out of their hands.

But, America’s farmers and ranchers have a huge stake in global trade and the current FTAs with Korea, Colombia and Panama that are pending before Congress. Combined, the three agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in U.S. agriculture exports.

These FTAs should be in the forefront of every farmer’s and rancher’s thoughts.

NOT PLAYGROUND POLITICS I recently had the opportunity to visit Panama and Colombia with a delegation of Farm Bureau leaders to show support for the pending U.S. trade agreements with both of the countries. The trip coincided with Farm Bureau’s efforts to get Congress to pass the Panama, Colombia and Korea free trade agreements as quickly as possible. We met with government representatives, U.S. embassy officials, industry leaders and agricultural producers in Panama and Colombia to reinforce our support for the FTAs. While emailing, texting, tweeting and video conferencing all have their place in the modern world, for me nothing is better than a face-to-face meeting and a firm handshake. Being in the same room with the Colombians and Panamanians led to a fuller discussion on the challenges with the FTAs, while building trust with one another.

Both countries feel frustration that they negotiated these trade agreements in good faith four-plus years ago. They don’t understand why the U.S. has held them up for so long. They

want to be our trading partners, but, as one Colombian official told me, while they would rather source their agriculture products from the U.S., they can’t wait forever.

In the meantime, our competition is going into these markets and establishing business and trade relations with Korea, Colombia and Panama, making it more difficult for us once our FTAs are passed. We won’t be able to swoop in and say “We’re ready now, drop those countries and trade with us instead.� This isn’t the schoolyard and Korea’s not biding its time with the European Union until America feels like playing.

BLACKFOOT TO BOCAS DEL TORO Colombia is the top South American export market for the U.S. But, from 2008-2009, our exports dropped almost 50 percent because of the stalled FTA. The U.S. market share peaked in Colombia in 2008 at 46 percent, but by 2010 it had fallen to 24 percent. Without a signed agreement, Korea (the fifth largest trade market in the world) and Panama are likely to follow suit. We’ve put ourselves in the position of fighting a defensive battle in markets that have already been negotiated for our products.

This is not only a trade issue, it’s an important economic issue, a global competition issue and a matter of how the U.S. is viewed by other countries.

It’s so important, that the American Farm Bureau has started a national campaign called “Trade Matters� urging Congress and the administration to pass all three FTAs by the end of summer. To learn more about the campaign and have your voice heard by Congress, visit: capwiz.com/ afb/home/.

Tomorrow, when you are out tending to your beef cows, planting cotton or picking cherries, think about where your products could likely end up. From Blackfoot, Idaho, the selfdescribed potato capital of the world, to Bocas del Toro in Panama, we are operating in a global market and the stakes are high for U.S. producers.

Trade matters to American agriculture and affects all farmers and ranchers. Â?

Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson recently announced the appointment of Carol Coley McDonald as assistant commissioner for policy and legislation. “Carol has an intimate knowledge of agriculture and rural issues, which will serve the state well as we work to support Gov. Haslam’s priorities on rural economic development,� said Johnson. “I’m very pleased that she is joining our staff. She will do a great job in representing the department on legislative and policy matters.�

McDonald will join the department March 21. As assistant commissioner, she will serve as the department’s principal liaison to the Tennessee General Assembly and will direct policy and program development in areas ranging from food safety, pesticides and consumer protection to forestry and agricultural development.

McDonald currently is an Extension agent in Smith County where she has served since 2005 as the 4-H program coordinator for events, sponsorships and volunteers.

She has also worked in education and has extensive experience in agribusiness as a former owner and partner of Catesa Farms, a large diversified livestock and row crop operation and C&G Seeds, a seed and chemicals dealer in Riddleton, Tenn. “I am very honored and excited that Commissioner Johnson has the confidence in my abilities to appoint me to this position,� said McDonald. “My entire life has revolved around agriculture service and this is a great opportunity to continue that service.

Agriculture is very near and dear to my heart and I look forward to working with the department.�

McDonald previously worked for the department as a statistician,

collecting information on farm production in multiple counties for the Census of Agriculture.

She has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and has been recognized by UT Extension with

McDonald numerous honors including both Outstanding 4-H Youth Development Agent and Outstanding Agent. She is also a recipient of the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Woman Award.

McDonald grew up on a family farm, currently operated by her brothers, in Macon County where they have raised purebred Hereford cattle for forty years. She lives in Carthage and is an active member of the Carthage United Methodist Church. She serves on the Smith County Fair board and was instrumental in re-establishing the fair in 2008.

She has two daughters, Celia, a third-year pharmacy student at Lipscomb University and Sarah, an agriculture economics major at the University of Tennessee. Â?

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“It’s noontime neighbors!� - Over 600 Farm Bureau leaders and lawmakers gathered at

the state Capitol for lunch recently for the organization’s Legislative Bell Ringer Dinner. Shown here calling everyone “into dinner� by ringing the dinner bell: House Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh, Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, Speaker Beth Harwell ringing the bell, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and TFBF President Lacy Upchurch.

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Innovative Agriculture

By Melissa Burniston Assistant Director of Communications

Community garden grants help more gardens grow Is there any better feeling than running your hands (or toes!) through some freshly turned soil that will soon be your summer garden? For many people that answer would be a resounding, “Yes, there are lots of better things!� I would argue those people have never planted a garden before and therefore don’t know or understand the pleasure you derive from starting with bare soil and ending up with a rainbow of vegetables and fruits that make a mini-paradise right in your backyard or on your stoop.

It is precisely for those people that the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom teamed up with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Marketing Division’s Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program to create the community garden grant.

The goal is to assist communities with vegetable gardens to make the public aware that agriculture is an integral part of our everyday environment. “The grant program started as an expansion of our school outdoor classroom garden grant program. With the concern over childhood obesity and general lack of knowledge about the source of our food supply, school gardens are a perfect means to address both issues. The Foundation has been issuing garden grants to schools for two decades and this expansion allows other non-profit or not-for-profit organizations, such as churches, civic and service organizations to participate,� says Chris Fleming, coordinator of the program.

This grant is a wonderful opportunity to get not only those people who have never gotten a chance to plant a garden, or have never even seen a

real garden, educated about where their food comes from, but also to fill a growing need in the community to have a source of fresh produce for those who can’t afford it themselves. “The objective of both grant programs is to educate the public about the vital role agriculture plays in our lives. Without this basic knowledge it is difficult to understand the important steps needed to make healthy nutrition choices. Including fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet is a great way to meet the daily recommendations from the new food guide pyramid,� said Fleming.

Qualifying applicants include community groups, neighborhood associations, churches, public and private schools and farmers markets.

A selection committee will review the applications and plans to determine grant eligibility. The maximum an organization can request is $2,500, while the minimum request is $500.

The deadline for submitting applications will be Sept. 1, 2011.

Fleming says there are some guidelines that have to be met for this community garden, to ensure the public gets the most out of it as possible.

Some of the guidelines are: project must be located on land with public access, should include best management practices as recommended by UT Extension, community education and awareness is mandatory, cooperative efforts with service organization or local food pantries are encouraged, and the project must be advised by the county Extension leader, soil conservation leader and a Farm Bureau leader. Most importantly, the gardens must be vegetable/food gardens,

not nature trails or butterfly gardens.

Organizations must demonstrate in their application that they are able to coordinate educational programs, outreach and volunteers, special events, public relations, maintenance and security, local business contributions, finances and consistent community involvement.

“We are just now starting to evaluate applications and are expecting to have more requests than we can fund.

We will work with the organizations to assist them in meeting the criteria and fund the projects on a first-come first-serve basis. Only schools and other non-profit or not-for-profit organizations will be selected, so any applications submitted for personal use will be rejected,� says Fleming.

And with less than two percent of the population now providing the food we eat in the United States, the community garden grant couldn’t

have happened at a better time, not only for healthy nutrition education, but also for the chance to educate others about what great resources there are within their own communities. “This project is a great tool to reintroduce some of our more urban communities to the valuable resource that our UT Extension and other agricultural organizations and associations provide. The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program is making this all possible. We feel fortunate that the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Market Development Division recognized the work that we have been promoting all of these years by allowing us to administer this community garden grant program. It means a lot to the Agriculture in the Classroom program in Tennessee,� Fleming explained.

So whether you are a member of a church with a need to provide healthy choices to those in need in your community, or you are a school who can teach those valuable lessons to your students and fellow teachers, or you are a member of a non-profit group

who can teach the love of digging in the dirt and the sense of accomplishment that brings, AITC’s community garden grant just might be the answer to your prayers! �

To find out more information or download an application for the community garden grant, go to www.tnfarmbureau.org/ communitygardens

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“Infinite Potential� was the theme of the 83rd annual Tennessee State FFA Convention in Gatlinburg March 27 - 30, and students from across the state took that theme to heart as they competed in state career development events, participated in state talent on stage, attended leadership workshops and made memories to last a lifetime.

More than 3,000 students, advisors and guests attended the convention from Johnson to Shelby Counties and all in between to celebrate the accomplishments of the year and decide on state winners to represent Tennessee at the National FFA Convention held in

October in Indianapolis.

There were many highlights during the convention, with 47 students honored for the supervised agricultural experience programs, where the student has developed an agricultural project and builds on it each year to have a hands-on application of skills learned in the classroom. And at the pinnacle of the Supervised Agricultural Experience program (SAE), one student gets honored in each area for their outstanding performance in their chosen project. At the freshman level is the Star Greenhand and at the junior/senior levels are the Star

in Agriscience, Star in Agricultural Placement, Star in Agribusiness and Star Farmer. This is the highest honor one can receive in the state association for your SAE. In addition, more than 500 students from across the state received their state FFA degrees, the highest tribute a student can attain in the Tennessee FFA. And nearly 20 career development events are held during the week of convention as well, among those being agriculture communications, agriculture issues, farm business management, job interview, speaking events and a range of other leadership

based events.

Twenty-four candidates vied for the eight coveted state FFA officer spots and Wednesday morning the nominating committee called out the 2010-2011 state officer team, with President Peyton Graham of Munford FFA leading the newly elected team and closing out the convention. And so FFA members will continue discovering their “Infinite Potential� as they prepare for National FFA Convention, continue working on their SAEs, volunteer in their communities and look forward to next year’s 84th State FFA Convention. �

Parliamentary Procedure Winning Team - Munford FFA: From left, Katelyn

Extemporaneous Public Speaking Winner - Courtney Walker of the

Prepared Public Speaking Winner -

FFA Creed Winner - Morgan Reed of the

Star Farmer - Bradley Coppinger of the

Star in Agribusiness - Ross Houston of the Sweetwater FFA Chapter

Star in Agriscience - Danielle McRae of

Star in Agricultural Placement - Brant Stooksbury of the Jefferson County FFA Chapter

Star Greenhand - Victoria Utsman of the

Job Interview Winner - Alexa Kavanaugh of the Page FFA Chapter

Butcher, Sarah Stevens, Kristen Wilson, Alex Pitts, Jeff Rogers, Danielle McRae

Cumberland Gap FFA Chapter

Stephen McBride of the Coffee County FFA Chapter

Woodbury FFA Chapter

Dyersburg FFA Chapter

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Keeton, Riverside; Treasurer – Olivia Fernandez, Peabody; Secretary – Elissa McLerran, Clay County; West Tennessee Vice President – Alyssa Fee, Liberty; Middle Tennessee Vice President – Haley Cobb, Lincoln County; East Tennessee Vice President Courtney Walker, Cumberland Gap; President – Peyton Graham, Munford

the Munford FFA Chapter

FFA Ceremonies Winning Team - Dyersburg FFA - From left: Nic Bowers, Payton

Anderson, Madison Baugh, Breanna Buckner, Morgan Reed, Suzanne Schultz, Mary Byars

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State honors 2010 Walking Horse World Grand Champion State Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson, recently honored 2010 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion owners Robert Kilgore of Tuscaloosa, Ala. , Neal Holland Jr. of Decatur, Ala. and Joe Barnes of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Also honored was trainer Billy Gray of Shelbyville, Tenn.

Johnson recognized the owners and trainer during a reception of industry leaders and supporters at Ellington Agricultural Center. Johnson represented Gov. Bill Haslam at the event which has become a tradition to recognize the contributions of the Walking Horse industry to the state. “The Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration is a wonderful event that draws thousands to the state each year and has a significant impact to the local economy,� said Johnson. “Tennessee is fortunate to have this event and industry in our state.�

Marty Irby, president of the

Tennessee Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, presented the official portrait of World Grand Champion “The Coach� to Johnson. The portrait, by photographer Jack Greene will be on display in the Moss Administration Building at Ellington Agricultural Center. “I am honored on behalf of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association to present this portrait of the 2010 World Grand Champion “The Coach,� said Irby at the event.

Representatives of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association and the National Celebration joined Johnson in recognizing the guests of honor.

The 73rd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National CelebrationŽ is slated for Aug. 24 – Sept. 3. The Celebration is the longest continuously-running event in the state of

From left: Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Julius Johnson, dam owners Raymond and Diana Popp of Knoxville, sire owners Cena and Joe Martin of Shelbyville and state Representative Pat Marsh pose with a portrait of “The Coach,� the reigning World Grand Champion Walking Horse.

Tennessee. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association.

For more information on the

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, visit www. twhbea.com/. For more information on the National Celebration, visit www. twhnc.com/. �

Nominate mom for Farmers Mom of the Year ?QVVMZ \W ZMKMQ^M KI[P XZQbM NZWU 5WV[IV\W Behind every American farm family is the backbone of the operation: the farm mom. Monsanto is honoring her contributions to her family, farm, community and industry with the 2011 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program.

Applications will be accepted through Mother’s Day at AmericasFarmers.com. Five regional winners will be announced on May 16, when winners’ profiles and nominations will be posted on the website.

Each regional winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize from Monsanto, and the farm mom receiving the most online votes by May 26 will receive an additional $2,500 and the title of 2011 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year.

Farm moms make valuable contributions in the field, and often they are also bookkeepers, cooks, teachers, FFA advisors, veterinarians, drivers, mentors, spokespeople and volunteers. “Farm moms do it all, from supporting their family farming operations to bettering their communities, all while raising the next generation of America’s farmers,� says Chris Chavis, Monsanto spokeswoman for the America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program. “In addition, today’s farm women are passionate advocates for the industry. They work long hours and often go unrecognized for all their efforts. This program is our way to thank farm women everywhere for everything they do.�

Monsanto introduced its America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program in 2010. Nominations were received from 45 states from people nominating their mothers, sisters, wives, friends, teachers and themselves.

Online voting selected Carol Cowan, of a soybean, wheat, alfalfa and cattle operation in Watonga, Okla., as the national winner. As Carol’s friend, Nancy Baker, stated in her nomination, “I believe our country would have better people in it if they were all raised on a farm with Carol. She could show anyone how hard, honest work will make you happy and successful. Every family needs a mom like Carol.� “Being a part of the America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program was very exciting, and I am deeply humbled to have this title,� Cowan says, “There are many dedicated women in this great nation who would be equally or more deserving of this honor, and I applaud them all. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere but on our farm and ranch!� “We were overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of the nominations we received last year,�

Chavis says. “We’re looking forward to reading about more amazing, hardworking farm moms this year.

I encourage everyone to nominate their favorite farm mom – she could be this year’s winner!�

To be eligible, a mom must be at least 18 years of age and work on a working farm or livestock operation.

Anyone can submit a nomination by visiting the America’s Farmers website and explaining in 300 words or fewer how their favorite farm mom embodies the farm family way of life. Nominations will be judged by Monsanto and American Agri-Women (AAW), a national coalition of women’s farmer, ranch and agribusiness organizations.

Complete eligibility requirements

and official rules for America’s Farmers Mom of the Year can be obtained online at www.AmericasFarmers. com or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to America’s Farmers Mom of the Year Program, 914 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.

Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Mom of the Year is an extension of the America’s Farmers program, which celebrates the contributions of America’s farmers, who provide food, energy and clothing for a growing planet. �

Caretaker needed at Camp Woodlee A search is underway for a caretaker of the Young Farmer and Homemaker property known as Camp Woodlee, a youth summer camp located outside of McMinnville, Tenn. on the Collins River.

In exchange for looking after the camp and light caretaker duties, housing (2-bedroom log home) will be provided.

Responsibilities will include: general repair and maintenance of plumbing and electrical systems; maintenance of structures; mowing and grounds upkeep; and preparing the camp for and communicating with user groups. Experience in repair and maintenance is required.

A retired, Christian couple is preferred for these responsibilities and references will be requested.

For additional information and an application form please go to: www. tnfarmbureau.org/campwoodlee or contact Charles Curtis at 931-3887872, ext. 2215. Â?

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They know their Tennessee history - History Bowl winners at the 64th annual Tennessee 4-H Congress in Nashville were Riley Peak of Polk County and Taylre Beaty of Blount County. Also pictured is Janet Cluck, Dickson County Extension Director (donor) and Lelan Statom, News Channel 5 meteorologist (emcee).

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Best in public speaking - State public speaking winners were announced at the 64th

annual Tennessee 4-H Congress in Nashville. From left: Taylre Beaty of Blount County, 10th grade winner; Joe Pearson, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation (donor representative); Nate Crilly of Knox County, 12th grade winner; Aaron Waldrupe of Knox County, 9th grade winner; Michele Atkins, Henry County UT Extension (donor representative); James Swart of Monroe County, 11th grade winner; and Tykey Truett (donor).

Tomorrow’s leaders - Leadership winners at the 64th annual Tennessee 4-H Congress are

Lynsey Jones (left) of Knox County (Level I) and Billy Rochelle (right) of Hickman County (Level II).

Joe Pearson, chief administrative officer of Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, represented the donor.

Tops in citizenship - Citizenship winners at the 64th annual Tennessee 4-H Congress are

Polly Gregory (left) of Robertson County (Level II) and Taylre Beaty (right) of Blount County (Level I). Joe Pearson, chief administrative officer of Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, represented the donor.

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youth program supporter received one of the organization’s most prestigious honors.

Dr. Jim Byford, retired dean of UT Martin’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and a former Extension service wildlife specialist, received the “Friend of 4-H� Award from the Tennessee 4-H Foundation during the 64th Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress.

Pictured on the right is Buddy Mitchell, interim chancellor, UT Institute of Agriculture, presenting the award to Dr. Byford.

Essay winner - Ben Jones of Obion

County wrote the state-winning essay at the 64th annual Tennessee 4-H Congress.

Presenting Ben with his award is Jenny Yeary, donor.

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Many gifts to the Tennessee Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom are made in memory of those who have passed, or to honor living persons who have had a lasting effect on agriculture and education in Tennessee. In this reporting period, Sept. 1, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011, gifts have been received on behalf of these people:

Memorials

Tommye Adams Billy Alsobrooks Lonnie Baker Warren Basham Sr. Katherine Bateman Myra Bates Frances Beasley Dr. Frank Bell G.B. “Doc� Bevis Harvie Kenneth Bilbrey D.L. “Luck� Blalock Jean Bouthier Welson Bowers James Harold Brooks Richard Campbell William Paul Campebll Finis Carr Rubye Jewell Castleman Carolyn Cherry Brian Dusty Copeland Eva Cunningham Harold Daniels W.I. & Dorothy Davis Polk Davis Jr. Carrie Deering Garland DeLozier Letha Langley Dodds Evelyn Donoho Roger Dowdy Louise Ewell Mrs. Billie Fletcher Clyde Forsyth Earnest Gann Martha Glass Jackie Kenneth Gray

Gertrude Gwinn Lula Belle Hale Buck Hardwick Edwin Heidel Mary Gregg Hernandez Vernon Hester Geraldine Hickman Linda Hight Maxie Fox Holbert Ruth G. Houston J.G. Hudson Clyde “Jack� Jacobs Johnnie Kittrell Carl Lawrence Bruce Lawson Robert E. Lee, Sr. Neil Leonard Professor Ed Lidvall Jr. Scott Loftin Wayne Lowrance John Benton Mankin Kenneth Reed Manley Doug Massengill Sr. Millard Maxwell Susanne McCampbell Hugh Lanston McQueen Larry Medley Wilma Miles Tom Page T.J. Parham Mabel Pattat Thelma Peddy Ruby Nell Phillips A.W. “Russ� and Leva Pile Melanie Porter James Putman Joe Putman Helen Randolph

“Tissie� T. Reeves Beverly Kay Best Regis E. Daris Richesin Cora Roper Regina Rowlett James Sarten Real G. “Pete� Senesac Elizabeth Sigler Harold F. Simerly Jeff Skelton Billye J. Smith Alvin “Gene� Stewart Paul Studard Ella Will Sulcer Alton Swafford Connie Talley Edwin and Bernice Templeton Kitty Tucker Dan Weaver Alvin Whaley Jr .

Bill White Jack Dale White Phillip Williams Jean Clank Wolaver Jack Woodruff Elsie M. Wright Angela Yarbro Charles Yeargin

Honorees

Albert and Rowena Nash’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thackston Robert and Peggy Love

Joe and Tommye Adams Lincoln County Farm Bureau Women 100% Member Attendance Gwen Ray Willie German Will and Dolores Gresham Joe and Tommye Adams Joe and Terry Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Upchurch Mr. and Mrs. Danny Rochell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Aiken Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Ross Via Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Burchfiel Mr. and Mrs. Eric Mayberry Mr. and Mrs. James Haskew Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hancock Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. William May Dr. and Mrs. Joe DiPietro Mr. and Mrs. Jason Luckey Mr. and Mrs. Marty Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earhart Barbara U. Davis Julius Johnson, CAO Commissioner of Agriculture Julius Johnson Eugene and Wynona Clark 60th Wedding Anniversary Ludie Wallace Orman West Jr. Gus and Margaret Elliott Peggy Sanders Shan Wells Angela White Jill Cook

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Donor’s Name ____________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ County _________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State _______ Zip _______________ Phone (Business) ____________________ (Home) ______________________ Please check any appropriate boxes. MY DONATION is enclosed for: T $10 T $25 T $50 T $100 T $250 T $1,000 T $2,500 T $5,000 T $10,000 T Other _________ T Life Insurance Policy T Estate Plan I am making my donation:

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Name___________________________________________________________ A card will be sent to the honoree or family of whom you are memorializing.

Please give us the name and address of the person to receive this card: Name to receive card ______________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Please direct any donation/inquiry to: Tennessee Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom 1 0 #PY t $PMVNCJB 5/ 931-388-7872 ext. 2217

Agriculture in the Classroom Staff & Program Personnel Lacy Upchurch, TFBF President Jane May, Women’s Leadership Chairperson Charles Curtis, Director of Special Programs Chris Fleming, Associate Director of Special Programs Kristy Chastine, Associate Director of Special Programs Teresa Ragsdale, Special Programs Associate

BLOUNT COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Hearon Blount County Farm Bureau Beverly Griffith CHESTER COUNTY Chester County Farm Bureau Agents & Staff Chester County Farm Bureau CLAIBORNE COUNTY Claiborne County Farm Bureau COFFEE COUNTY Coffee County Farm Bureau Willow Works of Manchester, LLC Kathleen A. Shirilla Mr. and Mrs. Gary Knox CROCKETT COUNTY Crockett County Farm Bureau CUMBERLAND COUNTY Ann and Pepe Perron Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thackston Mr. and Mrs. Willard L. Upchurch Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Al Wilson DAVIDSON COUNTY Access Car Rental of Davidson County Air Doctors LLC dba NK Mechanical of Davidson County HFR Design, Inc. of Davidson County Miller & Martin, LLP of Davidson County InStar of Davidson County Nick and Carolyn Sullivan Willow Works of Nashville Charles and June Thompson

GIBSON COUNTY Jason and Amy Luckey Mr. and Mrs. Rege Luckey GILES COUNTY Giles County Farm Bureau Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Potts Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Rollins Giles County F.B. Women Giles County Insurance Agents GREENE COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Guy T. Keifer Greene County F.B. Women HAMBLEN COUNTY Hamblen County Farm Bureau Hamblen County F.B. Women W.P. Bell Family Frank and Bonnie Oakberg HAMILTON COUNTY Hamilton County YF&R HANCOCK COUNTY Hancock County Farm Bureau HAWKINS COUNTY Hawkins County Farm Bureau HICKMAN COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglas Baker Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Potts Mr. and Mrs. Danny Rochelle Hickman County F.B. Women HOUSTON COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Terry Beard Mr. and Mrs. James O. Fussell Houston County Farm Bureau Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pitts JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Farm Bureau

DICKSON COUNTY Dickson County Farm Bureau Ins. Service

KNOX COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Hulet Chaney Ms. Kathleen Bailey

DYER COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. William May Mr. Matt Fennell Altha White Dyer County Young Farmers & Ranchers Dyer County F.B. Board of Directors

LAUDERDALE COUNTY Lauderdale County Farm Bureau

FAYETTE COUNTY Bryan Family Farm Ptr. Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Pattat Sr.

LOUDON COUNTY Loudon County F.B. Women MARSHALL COUNTY Elizabeth and Jenny Conder Collins Mr. and Mrs. Dan Strasser Marshall County YF&R Marshall County Farm Bureau Ms. Nancy Powell

TIPTON COUNTY Tipton County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Tipton County Farm Bureau

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Pile Ms. Jenny A. Davis

TROUSDALE COUNTY Ms. Mary Grace Gregory

MORGAN COUNTY Timothy and Christine Jones OBION COUNTY W. Polk Glover Obion County YF&R Obion County F.B. Women’s Organization Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Fennel Hadley and Tracey Malone Obion County F.B. Board of Directors POLK COUNTY Polk County F.B. and Board of Directors PUTNAM COUNTY Mr. J. D. McCaslin Mr. and Mrs. Dibrell M. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Clark Putnam County F.B. Women ROBERTSON COUNTY Paul and Pauline Bracey Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dorris Ophelia B. Couts Ms. Ludie C. Wallace Robertson County YF&R Hugh and Bobbie Gill Robertson Co. F.B. Board of Directors and Staff Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kelley Robertson County Farm Bureau Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Tilley Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kelley Ted and Barbara Melton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott Robertson County F.B. Women RUTHERFORD COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Mark Barker Rutherford County F.B. Women’s Leadership Committee Ms. Nell Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Whitworth Rutherford County Farm Bureau SEVIER COUNTY Sevier County Farm Bureau SHELBY COUNTY Sandy and Gaye Abrams Shelby County Farm Bureau SMITH COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Dowell

VAN BUREN COUNTY Van Buren Co. F.B. Directors and Women’s Committee Dwight and Sandra Rigsby WARREN COUNTY Warren Farmers Cooperative Mr. and Mrs. Swanson Bennett Warren County F.B. Board of Directors Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bean Warren County Farm Bureau Archie and Shirley Driver Gary W. Clendenon Ben Ed Paul Jerry and Beth Blankenship Milton and Brenda Arledge Russell and Beverly Crouch WEAKLEY COUNTY Weakley County F.B. Women Mr. and Mrs. John Chester WHITE COUNTY White County F.B. Board of Directors White County Farm Bureau WILLIAMSON COUNTY PICA Group Services Journal Communications WILSON COUNTY Wilson County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Randy and Lynne Gentry OTHERS Lower Middle Tennessee Cattlemans Association Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board Tennessee Association of Agricultural Educators Member Benefits Enterprise Rent-A-Car Lower Middle Tennessee Cattlemans Association Cotton Incorporated Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association Tennessee Livestock Producers Tennessee Farmers Insurance Companies The Sum Total of Advertising, Inc. Mr. Wayne Lee American Agricultural Insurance Co. NE

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8ZWXW[IT[ NWZ ;XMKQIT\a +ZWX Cannon County Farm Bureau Block Grants now accepted mourns passing of president The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. These funds will help enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, which are fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts and nursery crops including floriculture.

Administered by TDA, the grants are authorized through the federal Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. “Specialty crops are increasingly important to Tennessee’s farm economy as consumer demand for locally grown fruits and vegetables and other products continues to grow,� said Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson. “These grants will fund innovation, research and training that will help make our farms more productive and profitable.�

Proposals are divided into three main categories: Good Ag Practices/Food Safety/ Traceability - This category includes, but is not limited to training, specialized equipment and facilities needed to incorporate GAPs, GMPs and/or specialty crop traceability.

Farmers Markets/Wholesale Produce - This category includes, but is not limited to, cool storage, distribution and handling needs. A priority is establishing wholesale produce auctions.

Innovative Specialty Crop Projects - This category includes, but

is not limited to, on-farm needs that enhance marketing, production, packing and/or distribution of specialty crops.

Tennessee is eligible for more than $518,000 in federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds to support grower education, infrastructure needs, food safety and marketing.

Universities, institutions, cooperatives, producers, industry or communitybased organizations may submit a proposal for project funding for up to $50,000. Eligible projects must be forward thinking, demonstrate a positive impact on Tennessee agriculture and significantly increase farm income through the improvement or expansion of farm or agribusiness operations involving the production of specialty crop. Demonstration of long-term benefits is also required.

Proposals must be received no later than June 15. Proposal requirements and other information can be found at www.tn.gov/agriculture/ marketing/produce.html.

Once proposals are received, a panel will review and rank them according to the criteria provided.

Applicants who submit a project will be notified by June 29 if TDA intends to present the project to USDA for funding.

For more information regarding the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, contact Dan Strasser at 615837-5160 or Dan.Strasser@TN.gov. Â?

James B. Jernigan, 86, died April 5, 2011 at Stones River Hospital following an extended illness.

A resident of Bradyville, Tenn., he was born in Cannon County.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie McCrary Jernigan of Bradyville; two children, Janice (Jerry) Higgins and Stephen (Wanda) Jernigan, both of Bradyville; grandchildren, Becky Barber of Nashville and Rachael Jernigan of Bradyville; and sister, Hazel Jernigan of Petersburg, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Zettie Bynum Jernigan.

A deacon at Hopewell Baptist Church, Mr. Jernigan was the Cannon County Farm Bureau president and served on the board for over 50 years.

He was also a Cannon County commissioner for 32 years and served 18 years on the Rutherford County Co-op Board of Directors.

Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home April 7, 2011 with Bro. Donald Gregory, Steve Anderson and Leonard Herman officiating. Burial followed in the Thyatira Cemetery.

Jernigan In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ag in the Classroom, Thyatira or Jernigan Cemeteries at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Active pallbearers were Martin Daniel, Wayne Jernigan, Tim Jernigan, Charles Fults, W.T. Todd, Bill Williams, Ronald & Robert Jernigan, Steven and Waylon Broyles.

Honorary pallbearers were Cannon County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and Staff, Dr. Leon Reuhland and Donald Jernigan. Â?

For the latest in Tennessee ag news go to www.tnfarmbureau.org

Tennessee Farm Bureau 2011 congressional visits Nearly 60 Tennessee Farm Bureau leaders from across the state took time off their farms this spring to make an important trip to our nation’s capitol. Like many states this year, Tennessee has new faces in Congress, and getting the chance to meet face to face with those members, and with the rest of our Congressional delegation, was a priority to discuss issues vital to agriculture and rural life.

After a day at the American Farm Bureau headquarters to be briefed on the legislative process and some world-wide agricultural issues, the Farm Bureau members took to the Hill, where they not only met with Tennessee Congressional delegates, but participated in National Ag Day as well. These leaders got a true sense of what goes on in Washington, D.C. while being “agvocates� for our state’s number one industry – agriculture!

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MEMBER BENEFITS UPDATE

Farm Bureau offers new exclusive member benefit Are you tired of dial-up internet service and slow connection speeds? Do you have to wait and wait for web pages, pictures, or documents to load?

If so, you may be among approximately 36 percent of all Americans who don’t have access to high-speed internet through either cable or DSL. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that you are probably like me, and you live in a rural area. Rural living offers both its pros and cons. I don’t get pizza delivery at my house, cable TV hasn’t made it to my address, and I live on a tar and chipped road. On the flip side, I have never been afraid to let my kids play outside and they can run, rip and holler all they want and they won’t disturb a soul.

Maybe you can identify with me with where you live, and maybe you would like to make the jump to highspeed internet in order to get those pictures sent to you by your relatives, do some shopping or banking online, or maybe even conduct business more efficiently. If that’s the case, Tennessee Farm Bureau has an offer for you.

Tennessee Farm Bureau has recently entered into a partnership with Perfect 10 to offer HughesNet sat-

ellite internet service to members as another Farm Bureau member benefit.

If you’re not familiar with satellite internet service it’s really a pretty simple concept, in fact, it works a lot like satellite television. A satellite dish is installed on either a pole or attached to the home that transmits data back and forth between your computer and a satellite in outer space at noticeably higher speeds than through a dial-up connection; however, satellite internet service is generally not recommended as a replacement for DSL or cable internet service. The HughesNet service works virtually everywhere in the state of Tennessee provided that there is access to a clear view of the Southern sky.

Farm Bureau members receive a free wireless router valued at $49 and a $50 rebate off of the best HughesNet offer, bringing the total Farm Bureau member savings to $99. Monthly packages start as low as $39.95. To learn more about the exclusive Farm Bureau member benefit offered through Perfect 10, give them a call toll free at 1-877-636-2681.

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Governor addresses Farm Bureau leaders – During this year’s Legislative Bell Ringer Dinner at the state Capitol, Gov. Bill Haslam was the keynote speaker and spoke to the more than 600 in attendance about agriculture’s importance in Tennessee.

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YF&R REPORT +PZQ[\a :WOMZ[ *ZW_V 2011 YF&R Reporter Spring is in full swing and Tennessee YF&R members have been busy as ever. District meetings were wrapped up at the end of March and everyone had a great time networking and learning how much we didn’t know during YF&R Jeopardy.

The YF&R trivia questions, as well as little know agricultural facts, gave YF&R members the opportunity to have fun, as well as learn about YF&R activities and farm facts. We think it’s a great start to a new tradition at district meetings.

The Young Leaders Conference in February in Pigeon Forge had a record number of attendants.

Everyone enjoyed and learned from the keynote speaker Dr. David Kohl.

The Dixie Stampede was a fantastic treat/dinner for YF&R members.

Once again money was raised for the John Willis Scholarship Fund during the Saturday evening auction. SOME kids enjoyed the high bidding children’s auction, and some adults cringed as kids bid hundreds of dollars for things such as coloring books, stuffed horses and tractors.

Many YF&R and Farm Bureau members traveled to Nashville and participated in a legislative breakfast and visited with newly elected officials. Meeting with law makers is tremendously important and helps provide the opportunity to voice concerns about laws that will impact the agricultural industry. It is important to stay in contact with local and state lawmakers.

In an attempt to bring awareness to agriculture, Tennessee Farm Bureau and YF&R members sported green “Ag Awareness� T-shirts on March 9 for the second annual Ag Awareness Day. We hope to continue to help this event grow in the

future, and there is talk that there will be a T-shirt design contest for future Ag Awareness dates. More details will be given at Summer Conference, but please be thinking about great T-shirt designs.

Hopefully many local YF&R groups are getting together for events during the busy planting months of April, May and June. Our next statewide event is Summer Conference, held annually at the end of July in Columbia. Please make plans to attend July 22-23.

There are several deadlines that are quickly approaching.

Applications are available online for the Young Farmer Achievement Contest, John Willis Memorial Scholarship and the Environmental Stewardship Award. The deadline for the Young Farmer Contest application is May 16. John Willis Scholarship deadline is June 17, and the application deadline for the Environmental Stewardship Award is June 1 at the county level and June 15 at the UTK Extension office.

Please encourage any young farmer or college student to apply for these great contests and scholarship.

Happy planting! Â?

Tennessee Ag Leadership – These three individuals are very important to what happens in Tennessee agriculture and were in attendance during Farm Bureau’s Legislative Bell Ringer event at the Capitol. From left: Senate Commerce Labor and Ag Committee Chairman Jack Johnson, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Niceley and Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Julius Johnson.

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By Emmit L. Rawls UT Professor Agricultural Economics

What do those market numbers mean anyway?

In many of the writings about market outlook, references are made to numbers of cattle, beef production and prices in terms of a certain percentage change compared to a year ago. Why is that done and what does it mean? If we know what the production and prices were a year ago, and the relationship between that production and price is the same as last year, then one might have a better estimate of what prices will be this year. No, it certainly is not a perfect method or system for projecting prices, but it is somewhat reliable.

Changes in cattle numbers compared to a year ago, or perhaps the 5 year average, can give one an estimate of what production will be in the future. If beef cow numbers are lower in the January inventory report and beef replacement heifers are also lower compared to the prior year, then one can expect the calf crop produced this year to be smaller than the previous year. Since it takes about 14 to 24 months for a calf to become beef, one can have an estimate of what beef production will be that far out into the future. The spread in age at harvest is impacted by whether the calf was stockered or backgrounded on forages before entering the feedlot.

Cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head capacity or more are reported each month. The number marketed and the number placed on feed by weight category are also reported for the previous month. These monthly statistics allow one to estimate what future beef supplies are likely to be in the next four to seven months.

With a given change in the projected supply of beef, one can estimate the expected change in prices. This is the simple straight forward reason for looking at percentage changes from one year to the next. There are always other factors that must be taken into account such as supplies of competing meats, exports and imports and on the demand side, what is happening with consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disposable income. The

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higher fuel prices get, the more important the latter factor will be.

Seasonal prices are also very repeatable for some weights and classes of cattle. About 10 out of the past 10 years cull cow prices have increased from December to January. Prices for lighter weight stocker calves have a very high probability of increasing from the fall into the spring. Weather and other unexpected events, both national or international, can cause these historical price patterns to not repeat in a given year, but over the long run they are very reliable.

The recent runup in grain prices has and will impact the profitability of livestock enterprises. Greatest at risk are those in the production of hogs, poultry and dairy business. Also those using purchased feeds in cattle backgrounding or finishing operations.

These are margin operations who buy and sell cattle and usually base the purchase price on some expected cost of gain. There are also risks for those purchasing calves this spring and those producing calves for sale later this year.

When we are at these stratospheric levels of prices, there are opportunities to set a price floor at historically high levels either using commodity options or Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance sold by crop insurance agents. Options require going through a commodity broker and can be purchased for a known up front cost, but the contracts are for 50,000 pounds of feeder cattle. The LRP insurance can be purchased on 1 to 1,000 head of feeder cattle per insurance policy and seems more user friendly to most Tennessee beef producers.

In summary, pay attention to changes in the cattle inventory. It is still declining. Most price projections have been far wrong on the low side.

The sky is not the limit. The consumer and the price of oil may have much to do with how high or how long cattle prices stay this high. Price insurance for a given level of protection is a better buy than it ever has been. Â?

Purple three-sided traps that resemble a box kite can be seen in ash trees in Knox, Loudon and surrounding counties in the next few months as part of a surveillance program by state and federal agencies.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS) and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) are partnering to survey for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native, wood-boring beetle that has killed tens of millions of ash trees in the eastern United States and Canada. University of Tennessee Extension is also involved in the survey and detection program. EAB was first discovered in the state last summer at a truck stop along I-40 in Knox County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trapping is a very important tool for us to know how extensive the infestation is and whether additional control measures are needed to slow it from spreading to new areas,â&#x20AC;? said TDA Plant Certification Administrator Gray Haun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We urge property owners not to disturb the traps and to help us by letting us know if traps get damaged or are found on the ground.â&#x20AC;?

The goal of the trapping program is to assess the extent of the infestation and to locate new infestations for possible treatment and quarantine.

Approximately 4,500 traps will be placed in trees within a 50-mile radius of the Knox county infestation. The purple traps are coated with an adhesive that captures insects when they land. The color is thought to be attractive to EAB, and is relatively easy for humans to spot among the foliage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The triangular purple traps pose no risk to humans, pets, or wildlife;

however, the non-toxic glue can be extremely sticky,â&#x20AC;? said USDA Acting State Plant Health Director Ken Copley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important people understand that the traps donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attract or pull beetles into an area, but rather they are a detection tool to help find EAB if it is present in the area.â&#x20AC;?

State plant health officials suspect that EAB entered the state on firewood or ash wood materials brought in from another state where infestations have occurred. Other pests can also be artificially transported by individuals moving firewood. Citizens and visitors are urged to buy their firewood near where they camp and not transport it from one area to another.

Currently, Knox and Loudon counties are under a state and federal EAB Quarantine. This means that no hardwood firewood, ash logs, ash seedlings, ash bark and other regulated articles can be moved outside these counties or outside of the state without a certification.

At times, traps can be blown out of the trees. To report a trap that is down, contact the national EAB hotline at 1-866-322-4512 or visit www.purpleEABsurvey.info. For more information about EAB in Tennessee, contact TDA at 1-800-628-2631 or visit www.tn.gov/agriculture/regulatory/ eab.html. Â?

Danielle Ricker and Heart Attackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fastbeat ranked number one in nation in 12-17 age category - Danielle Ricker of Greeneville, Tenn. and her Tennessee Walking Horse

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Heartattackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fastbeat won 13 blue ribbons together out of 15 total shows in 2010. Most notably, the duo was ranked number one in the nation in the 12-17 category. Danielle and Fastbeat also won the East Tennessee Walking Horse Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17 and under High Point Champion, Walking Horse Owners Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17 and under High Point Champion, and North Carolina Walking Horse Association 17 and under High Point Champion. One of Danielleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals in life is to someday win a World Grand Championship at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, and the goal of her parents is to be there in the stands when she does.

Danielle is the daughter of Mark and Vickie Ricker.

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Important bull requirements developed due to trichomoniasis Due to the rising concern of Trichomoniasis, the Tennessee State Veterinarianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office has developed testing requirements to prevent the spread of the disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is strong evidence that Trichomoniasis is an increasing threat to Tennessee cattle, and this is a preventative measure to keep infected bulls out of the state,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Charles Hatcher, State Veterinarian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to protect our cattle operations from outbreaks of this potentially harmful disease.â&#x20AC;?

Trichomoniasis, often called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Trichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, is a venereal disease of cattle.

Trichomoniasis can cause infertility and abortions, and results in extended

breeding seasons and lessens the number of calves produced, which can cost livestock producers valuable income.

All breeding bulls entering Tennessee must now be accompanied with a certificate of veterinary inspection and be thoroughly tested for Trichomoniasis. A strict testing protocol is in effect, and owners should review the requirements before importing bulls into Tennessee.

Exceptions can be given for bulls entering the state for exhibitions or rodeos provided that the bulls do not commingle with other cows.

For more information visit www.

TN.gov/agriculture/publications/regulatory/trichomoniasis.pdf. Â?

Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agri-Events Apron Extravaganza, May 6-7, Gallatin Exhibit hours: 10:00-5:00. Lunch with EllynAnne Geisel, apron archeologist and author of the Apron Book, from noon-1:30. EPIC Event Centre, 392 West Main Street in Gallatin (off Highway 31).

Luncheon tickets are $25 and must be pre-purchased by May 2. Exhibit only tickets can be purchased for just $10.

Sponsored by Sumner County Family and Community Education.

Antique Tractor Show and Pull, May 14 Belvidere Community Center Come and be a part of the 2011 spring Antique Tractor Show and Pull to be held once again at the Belvidere Community Center May 14, with the show beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the pull starting at 1:00.

Admission $5.00, kids five and under free. Hook fee $10.00

There will be lots of food and fun with proceeds going to FFA scholarships. It is sponsored by the Franklin County Young Farmers and Ranchers and you may get more information by calling Jonathan Stines at 931-224-5676 or Cindy Stewart at 931-308-7406.

6th Annual Log Cabin Days Arts and Crafts Fair, May 21, Pikeville 108 Log Cabin Lane, 2 miles north of Pikeville on U.S. Hwy. 127. Saturday 9:00-5:00; Sunday 11:00-5:00. Free admission and parking.

Great food, 100% handmade crafts, live music, Musical Stars of Tomorrow competition, Porch Pickers, artist demonstrations, treasure hunts, Civil War re-enactors, quilts, tractor

Granville Heritage Day, May 28 Event includes bluegrass festival, antique tractor show, arts and crafts and storytelling festival. 931-653-4511, granvillemuseum.com

and antique car display, heritage living skills, Blooms & Baskets Spinners, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s train rides and projects, master gardeners, jewelry, dolls, photography, furniture, arts and crafts and much, much more.

For more information call 423-5332664 or 423-618-7386 or visit www. logcabindays.org

Farm Bureau Annual Meetings Hamblen County Farm Bureau Monday, June 13, 7:00 p.m.

Horner Dougherty Pavilion in Cherokee Park.

40th Annual Fiddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jamboree and Crafts Festival, July 1-2, Smithville State and national championships in 26 categories plus seven categories for country music beginners; continuous

jam sessions; more than 200 juried craft exhibitors. Cash prizes. Contact: 615-5978500, www.smithvillejamboree.com

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Native forages tours offered at stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UT AgResearch Centers Twilight tours featuring tips on forage grass management will be offered at various University of Tennessee AgResearch Centers across the state in May and June. Presented by the UT Center for Native Grasslands Management, the tours will focus on using native grasses such as big bluestem, switchgrass, and eastern gamagrass in a livestock forage program.

Each tour will be held at a University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. Ongoing grazing trials will be visited and the latest results made available. Tours at all locations will begin at 5:30 p.m. local time with a grilled steak supper. After a brief presentation, the group will tour the native grass pastures with the researchers, Extension specialists, and the center staff managing the grazing projects. Topics to be discussed include: Establishing native grass forages, grazing management, hay production with native grasses, integrating forage and biofuel production, managing native grasses for forage and wildlife.

The dates and tour locations are as follows: May 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, in Spring Hill. May 26 - Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield. June 21 - Ames Plantation

AgResearch and Education Center in Grand Junction. June 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; UT AgResearch and Education Center at Greeneville, Tenn.

There is no cost to attend a tour, but participants must register two weeks prior to the scheduled tour date. To register, go online to: nativegrasses.utk.edu/, and click on the link for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forage Toursâ&#x20AC;? on the home page.

You may also register by e-mailing your name, affiliation (producer, business or agency name), and contact information (mailing address, phone, and if available, e-mail address) to mwright@utk. edu or by calling 865-974-7346 and providing that same information. You may register multiple individuals, but please provide the requested information for each.

Support for these tours has been provided by the NRCS through a Conservation Innovation Grant.

The UT Center for Grasslands Management is a project of the UT Institute of Agriculture. The UT Institute of Agriculture provides instruction, research and public service through the UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch, including its system of 10 research and education centers, and UT Extension offices in every county in the state. Â?

FSA youth loans help to J]QTL W]Z N]\]ZM NIZUMZ[ Across our communities, young farmers are taking out loans, rolling up their sleeves and taking part in the American dream in hopes of becoming future farmers with the ability to own a farm of their own one day.

Rebecca Hatcher and Jake Broadway are members of the Grundy County High School Future Farmers of America. When they decided to participate in the 4-H market steer project they contacted the Winchester Farm Service Agency (FSA) office about a youth loan. After receiving the loan, each purchased a market steer to show in 4-H shows in the area and the nearby county fair. Their plan is to market and sell the steers this summer and save the profit for college. Rebeccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Wade Hatcher, is sponsoring both steers at his farm.

Rebecca had three years of FSA Youth Loans for the 4-H Market Swine program in Florida before relocating to Tennessee where her family purchased a farm. Although this will be Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first experience entering the market steer project, he has three years of farming experience helping his uncle with chickens and working with his dad, Jeffery Broadway, performing daily farm chores.

The market steer project is designed to give the applicant a sense of responsibility and instill a love for cattle as well as an appreciation for the importance of the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in agriculture and society. Participation in this project was made possible when Rebecca and Jake each applied for and received a FSA Youth Loan through the Farm Service Agency. Rebecca is the daughter of Heidi and Wade Hatcher. Jake is the son of Debbie and Jeffery Broadway.

The Farm Service Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Loan program provides opportunities through financial assistance and business planning to help rural youth in building their future in agriculture, while ensuring the future of family farms. FSA Youth Loans are available for youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are involved with 4-H, FFA or other similar agriculturally focused organizations. The project must be agriculturally related and produce a modest income.

Rebecca and Jake are proud to say that they got their start in the cattle business with help from the FSA Youth Loan program. Â?

Patricia F. Jones, Farm Loan Officer in Winchester, Tenn.

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Agricultural Websites - let the agricultural specialists build your farm website. Starting at $8.00 per month. www.bryangroup.net 865-230-8993 05-20 160 Commercial Angus Cows having calfs now.

100 calfs as of 4-10-11. Serious inquiries only.

615-533-8566 Black Limousin Bull purebreed, 18 mo. $1200.00 Round Baler J. D. 375 kept inside $5,000.00 Woodbury 1-615-653-2551 For Sale: Angus Chiangus Limousin Bulls. HALL FARMS, Stan Hall, 615-633-6037

Angus (Black) FOR SALE: Registered Black Angus Bulls - 13 months 865-740-7303 FOR SALE: Angus bulls - 20 months old and ready for service. Low birth weights and milk in their genetics. Good selection to choose from.

Norman Amonett, 99 Amonett Lane, Byrdstown, TN 38549. 931-864-6481

For Sale: Registered Black Angus Bull 3 year old, gentle, excellent EPDs and registered replacement Heifers. Mulberry, TN 931-993-7401 FOR SALE: Registered Black Angus bulls and heifers, excellent bloodlines. Rock Haven Angus, Lewisburg, TN Day Time 931-703-9894; 931-3643670 after 6PM Herd Reduction 5, 10 or 15 3 in 1 cows. Top Bloodlines, Top EPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re safe in calves, Top gaining Bull at the Spring 2010 Performace UT Sale at Spring Hill 731-549-3742 Registered Angus bulls - Centerville, TN Shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bend Angus Farms 931-729-0017 Registered Black Angus bulls, Heifers, Cows - easy calving, high milk. Ronnie Taylor, Hohenwald TN, 931-628-6946

Beefmaster

Angus (Red)

Chiangus bulls and heifers. 865-856-3947

Bulls & heifers - weaned or breeding age, popular AI sires. Located near Watts Bar Lake, Hwy. 58.

Mercer Farm, Ten Mile, TN. 423-334-3649 or 334-5433 Registered Red Angus- Service Age Bulls and bred Heifers available. Low birth weight, gentle, lots of milk. Shady Bottom Ranch, Crossville, TN 931-200-0036

NEXT ISSUE IS JULY. AD DEADLINE IS JUNE10.

Name ________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ City_________________________________ State _______ Zip _________________

Good, gentle BBU bulls & heifers for sale. Visitors welcome. James & Carolyn Vaughn, 9512 Bates Trail, Lyles, TN 37098. 931-670-4605 Polled Bulls/heifers. Our guarantee since 1972: If after the sale of his first calf crop you are not satisfied, return any bull purchased from us for full refund. HUDSON BEEFMASTER, 3140 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. 931-829-2637; 931-629-5246 cell

Charolais Charolais Bulls and. Woodbury, 615-684-3833

Chiangus Gelbvieh FOR SALE: Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls, Heifers - black, polled, excellent bloodlines, gentle disposition, TAEP qualified. 931-433-6132; cell 931625-7219

Hereford (Polled) FOR SALE: 12 Polled Hereford and Angus bulls15 Polled Hereford- Angus- Black Baldy heifers.

Bred for beef- milk- disposition. Can deliver, call today. JG Walker Jr., 901-465-3392 FOR SALE: Registered Polled Hereford bulls and heifers. Good selection. Practical cattle for practical cattlemen. Earl Moore, 3594 Craig Bridge Road, Williamsport, TN 38487. 931-583-2353 Registered Polled Hereford bulls. Quality Sires, great EDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Herd improving genetics. KBee Herefords, Shelbyville, TN 931-684-6582; kbartley@bellsouth.net

Registered Polled Hereford bulls - herd certified and accredited, priced reasonably. Stan Webster, Chestnut Mound, 615-897-2333

Limousin FOR SALE: Registered Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls and heifers, black and homozygous black.

Calls and visits welcome. Prichard Limousin Farm, Brush Creek, TN, 615-683-8310; CEPB@ DTCcom.net; www.prichardlimousinfarm.com FOR SALE: Limousin bulls and heifers - black, red, polled and homozygous black. Riverside Valley Farm, Hohenwald, TN, 931-796-1638; 931628-6730 Good selection of bulls, heifers, breds. Black and red. 615-948-3533 Limousin Bulls: Registered purebreds and commercial. Proven pedigrees, balanced EPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Seedstock. Dreamtime Limousin Farm, Mosheim, TN 423-422-6099, bullroarer1@peoplepc.com

Santa Gertrudis DOUBLE-POLLED gentle Santa Gertrudis, registered bulls and heifers. kelsoclough@aol.com; 256-566-7878 Santa Gertrudis - Myers Farms - Poll bulls & heifers for sale. 144 Sub-Station Road, Unionville, TN 37180. 931-294-5653

Shorthorn Registered Shorthorn bulls and heifers for sale - top international blood lines, EPDS available.

Charles Curtis, Rickman, TN. Home 931-498-2847; office 931-388-7872, ext. 2215

HORSES

2 Quarter Horses for sale. Both black with white mark on face. Call 423-531-2247 or 762-0595

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Bobby Eslick, Manager 931-433-5256/931-433-4962

4PNFSWJMMF -JWFTUPDL .BSLFU Hwy. 59, Somerville Sale Every Tuesday Sheep/Goat 2nd Friday Don Terry, Manager 901-465-9679/731-695-0353

$PMVNCJB -JWFTUPDL $FOUFS 1231 Industrial Park Rd. Cattle Sale Every Thurs.

Sheep/Goat 2nd & 4th. Fri. Frank Poling, Manager 931-223-8323/931-212-9962

VIDEO CATTLE SALES

Management provided for Lower Middle Tennessee Cattle Assoc.

Consignment information contact: 2011 Sale Dates - 9 AM Central Frank Poling 931-212-9962 May 6; June 3; Aug. 5; Sept. 2; Richard Brown 931-239-9785 Oct. 7; Nov. 4; Dec. 2

SHEEP & GOAT SALES

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Price, phone number, e-mail address and website count as one word each.

ADS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER. ADS RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE AFTER DEADLINE WILL BE HELD FOR NEXT ISSUE.

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SPECIAL SALES

Graded Sales every Tuesday in Fayetteville Weaned Sale, Columbia - 1st & 3rd Thursdays Aug. 2 - TN Beef Alliance Sept. 27 - TN Beef Alliance Oct. 24 - TN Hereford Feeder Sale Oct. 29 - TLP Genetics Heifer Sale, Columbia SEE WEBSITE FOR CURRENT LIST

PRODUCER GENETICS Alliance Development, Herd Sire Purchasing, Cattle Breeding & Marketing Consultation

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+TI[[QĂ&#x2026;ML )L[ Certified Farrier serving Western KY and Middle to West Tenn. Graduate OSHS Years Experience, Hot, Cold Corrective. 731-415-0392 FOR SALE: 102 horses - all sizes, ages, colors.

Responsible owners only needed. $25 to $300.

615-654-2180 Miniature Horses, Stallions, Mares, Colts, Fillies.

423-753-9484 Paso Fino Trail Horse 12 yr., 14.2 HND, Bay Gelding 423-884-6235

Mules & Donkeys 4 coming 2 year old Mammoth Jacks, 3 Sorrels and l black, other Mammoth donkeys for sale. evenings 931-670-4098 AGMA Saddle Mules for sale. 615-790-3431

For Sale: Seedstock Mammoth Jacks and Jennets, Weanling Colts, also Draft Mule Weanling Colts.

Richard Choate, 931-879-6853 Registered Miniature Spotted Jack Colt 10 months old $300.00, Registered Miniature grey Jack 2 years old $300.00, Registered Miniature grey Jennett bred back to regular Miniature Spotted Jack $750.00 All very gentle, delivery possible. 931-381-2317

GOATS & SHEEP

For Sale Purebred Kiko goats, bucks and does available. 931-987-2826 Culleoka, TN GOAT/SHEEP SALE: 2nd & 4th Friday each month.

Tennessee Livestock Producers, Columbia, TN. 931-388-7872 x 2235

Gilliam Boer Goat Farms. Quality fullblood registered bloodlines including CODI/PCI. Bucks and does for sale. Walland TN, 865-982-2129. www. gilliamboergoats.com

PLANTS

GRASSES

HOGS

For Sale Sericea Lespedeza Seed. 931-934-2745

BIRDS

Bermuda Sprigs, High protein hay and pasture, plant June & July, Vaughnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hybrid, produces 100 sq bales per acre, per cutting, cut 4 to 5 times each year. Carl Paschal, 615-529-2444 Vaughnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 Bermuda clippings for planting June-July. Francis Horne, 330 Shanks Gap Road, Rogersville, TN 37857. 423-345-2929

FOR SALE: Purebred Duroc, Yorkshire and Landrace boars and gilts. Bart Jones, Lafayette, TN, 615-666-3098

Poultry POULTRY HOLLOW HACHERY, located 45 miles east of Nashville, can fill all your poultry needs starting with over 57 breeds of chickens, bantams, turkeys, guineas, ducks, geese, rare breeds. Day-old-sexed-pullets start at $2.25 NPIP CERTIFIED! Visit our website at www. poultryhollow.org or call 615-318-9036 or 615-477-7936

&YPUJD 0UIFS #JSET Black & mute Swans, Oriental Pheasants.

Woodbury 615-684-3833

DOGS

Border Collie Pups: Five males needs to go for Cattle dogs $250.00 Dan Vickers 931-939-2426; 931-607-2426 Lab puppies - almost white, AKC registered, good pedigree, $450 each. For availability call James Adams, Copperhill 423-496-7154 Border Collies - registered, trained and started dogs. Individual training available. Imported blood lines. Call for prices. Call Mike 615-3250495. View at stockdogexchange.com For Sale: Border Collie Pups ABCA Excellent Stock dogs and pets $250.00 Dan Vickers, 931-9392426; 931-607-2426 Ladybug Kennel Big Sandy TN. Border Collie and Dachshund puppies Registered W&S, $200 each.

731-593-3807. For pictures e-mail: bettyewatkins@ bellsouth.net Registered Mt. Cur pups bred to tree squirrel and coon, shots and wormed, $150. Call Paulus Shelby 731-423-8781

EXOTIC/OTHER ANIMALS Wanted: Two Llamas, male and female for breeding. 423-263-1709

Bermuda

HAY & STRAW

Top Quality Horse and Alpaca Hay. Square bales, barn kept Bermuda, Tiffany Teff, mixed grass.

Located in the Lebanon/Carthage/ Hartsville area.

Contact Jim 615-390-2787; 615-374-4029

VEGETABLES & FRUITS

ANTIQUE APPLE TREES - Summer, Rambo, Virginia Beauty. Yellow Transparent. Catalog $3.00. Write: Urban Homestead, 818-G Cumberland Street, Bristol, VA 24201. www.

OldVaApples.com. 05-13 FREE SWEET POTATO PLANT catalog for 2011.

Shippping 26 years. Online ordering for 2011 or call with three major credit cards. 731-587-9477; tatorman@frontiernet.net; www.tatorman.com Tomato Plants - 65 varieties including Heirlooms.

Also pepper and vegetable plants, garden seed, flowers and herbs. Sweetlips Greenhouses, 3705 Sweetlips Rd, Henderson, TN 38340. 731-9897046 sweetlipsgreenhouse.com

LAWN & GARDEN

Tomato Plants - 65 varieties including Heirlooms.

Also pepper and vegetable plants, garden seed, flowers and herbs. Sweetlips Greenhouses, 3705 Sweetlips Rd, Henderson, TN 38340. 731-9897046 sweetlipsgreenhouse.com Mortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Horticultural Products, Inc. Free Catalog - Greenhouses & Growers Supplies. Drip Tape, Irrigation Supplies. We Manufacture our Greenhouses. Online Catalog - www.mortonproducts.com 800-473-7753; mortonprod@ blomand.net 05-07

FORESTRY

Panther Creek Forestry: Forestry, Timber, Wildlife Managers. Receive top timber prices. Hunting leases available - Cumberland Plateau & Land Between the Lakes. 931-668-7280; benmyers@ panthercreekforestry.net 05-17

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+TI[[QĂ&#x2026;ML )L[ 1466 International Tractor duals 90% Rubber; 7000 John Deere 6 row narrow, no till; Chevy Grain Truck 69 good condition; Ford Grain Truck 76 Model; 806 International Tractor 90% Rubber; 21ft 490 International Disc; 11 Shank International Chisel plow; 1440 International Combine low hours and grain head; 6 row corn head narrow International. 931-296-3576 2 New Holland Choppers, 717, 718, 1500.00 each.

2 New Holland Silage Wagons 1 good 1 for parts 1500.00 both. 423-345-2048 1 JD Silage Wagon $900.00, 2 New Holland Silage Blowers $500.00 each, 3 Patz Silage Unloaders $500.00 each. 423-345-2048 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gooseneck Livestock Trailer. Metal Top. Nose Compartment Side door. Rear slide and swing gate. Good condition $4,000.00 615-714-3894 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Disc Mower Bush Hog Brand. Used one season $3,850.00 423-253-7820, leave message D-6 Caterpillar dozer $11,500; 20ft tandem axle trailer with ramps $1,950; 16ft tandem axle trailer $1,200; 12x7 Steel Dump Bed $475 931-9642622; 931-212-0006

For Sale F-20 Farmall Rubber F-30 Farmall Steel 8-N Ford 931-433-8479 Ford 6610-S, w/Loader, bucket and spike, 1600 hours extra good $15,900.00 615-529-2444 Gehl 170 Grinder Mixer. Electric raise and swing auger. Auger extension. Big flotation tires. Like new $8,000.00 615-714-3894 Gravity Wagon, better than average $995.00 615-529-2444 Heston Round Baler, 565A, Monitor, 5x6 rolls, used last year $4500. 615-529-2444 I.H., Wheel Disk, 8ft., good Blades, $850.00 615-529-2444 J.D., 1508 Hyd. Fold Bush Hog ready to use $4800.

615-529-2444 John Deere Three Point Hitch Disc Mower 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 10â&#x20AC;?

Cut 110 acres $5,900. 931-273-6336 Morrison, TN Original 256 New Holland Hay Rake $1,750. Good 3pt Tedder-Rake $1,000. 1 Row Mounted Massey Ferguson Corn Picker $525. 2 Mulkey Corn and Hay Elevators, $625. Good Gravity Wagon, $800.

731-422-5282; 437-0196 Wanted: Original Roll Guard and Canopy for 8600 Ford Tractor. Good Older Model 1 Ton Truck with Dual Wheels and Hyd Dump Bed. 731-422-5282; 437-0196 White 2-85 2750 hrs., JD hyboy 6000, 20ft Cattle Trailer, JD 1630 Disk. 423-605-9210

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

1972 Dodge D600 Grain Truck, 56827 Miles, V-8, 4x2 with Dual Hyd Dump. $5,750. 40 John Deere Tractor with 3pt Hitch, has new rear Tires. $2,500.

450 Arts-Way Grinder Mixer. $1,350. 731-4225282; 437-0196 1980 Ford F150 Pickup S.W.B 4-W.D. Runs good.

Body extra rough $700 931-864-3441

Original Owner TW20 Ford, Cab, Heat, Air, 135hp, 5539hrs, Duals, with 2 year old Bush Hog, 3226QT Loader, Hay Spear, 84â&#x20AC;? Bucket, Heavy 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Burch Hyd Fold Disk. $22,500. 731-422-5282; 437-0196

OTHER EQUIPMENT

0-0 Frick Sawmill - 54â&#x20AC;? Simon Saw blade, edger, Plainter diesel engine. 865-740-7303 Parting out - F-2 Gleaner combine & 855 New Holland baler, good air bags, good tires & hydraulic cylinders. 731-614-1033 Used portable sawmills! Buy/Sell. Call Sawmill Exchange 800-459-2148; US & Canada; www. sawmillexchange.com 05-01

PROPERTY

REAL ESTATE

296 acres between Nashville and Clarksville with a 1,550 square foot home, 2 bedroom mobile home, three dark barns, stock barn, two ponds and over 10,000 feet of road frontage for $1,300,000. Stephen Carr Realty & Auction, LLC (615)746-0800/ carrstep@realtracs.com/ www. stephencarrproperties.com 05-23 401 acres, house, barn, shop, 9 ponds, 2 creeks, timber, pastures Summertown, TN 931-9642622; 931-212-0006 PRIME TENNESSEE RECREATIONAL AND HUNTING LAND FOR SALE BY OWNER. 318+ acres of mountain land located 15 miles south of Crossville, Tennessee. Approximately 25 acres cleared, with remainder covered in valuable timber.

Three creeks and a beaver pond. Great for hunting, horseback riding, or as a mountain retreat.

Less than an hour drive from Catoosa Wildlife Management Area. $750,000.00 Call Charles at 865-603-8633

50 acres Beautiful 1800 sq. ft. House, 2 creeks, pastures, timber. Good hunting near Shiloh Park Michie, TN 931-964-2622; 931-212-0006 Contact Stephen Carr Realty & Auction, LLC today for all your Real Estate and Auction needs in Middle Tennessee. Stephen has over 20 years experience in Real Estate and he is ready to go to work for you. Office: (615)746-0800; Direct: (615)642-1545; E-mail: carrstep@realtracs.com and website: www.stephencarrproperties.com Firm #5637 05-22 Easttennesseefarmsforsale.com View online listings for farms, homes, mountain land in North East Tennessee. East Tennessee Realty Services, Greeneville TN 423-639-6395 05-21 Greeneville/Johnson City area, view online listing of a custom built estate home w/26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; stone fireplace, 2 masters on main, 20x40 saltwater pool w/great clubhouse, 3 car attached & 3 car detached garages & stocked pond. $929,900 CENTURY 21 PRO SERVICE REALTORS. Kathy @ 423-426-7302 or Katherine @ 423-483-2313: www.sheltonestate.com 05-24 smilinghfarm.com 121 acres, two creeks, five ponds, 6 BR, 5000 + sq. ft., 3 barns , $499k 615796-7879 dharrison@fhu.edu

VACATION RENTALS

BEACH VACATION: 2 Town Homes- 2BR/1.5BA Fully furnished, pool, laundry, covered parking.

Rent for week, month(s), or weekends in off season. Owner 615-289-8475 05-25 CABINS ON COSBY CREEK - Gatlinburg, Smokies area. Hot tub, Jacuzzi, fireplace, kitchen, porches, CATV. Comfy! Cozy! Clean! 423-487-2646; www. cosbycabins.com 05-08 Farm House - near Rock Island Park - furnished, daily-weekly rates. 931-668-4554; 931-235-8054; www.vrbo.com/89925 05-12

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Spring $600/week, Summer $800/week, Fall $500/week. 931-296-4626 05-18 PIGEON FORGE cabins, chalets, cottages, units sleeping 1 to 36 people. Near Dollywood.

Middle Creek Rentals, 1-800-362-1897; www. mcrr93.com 05-14 SMOKY MOUNTAIN vacation chalets and cabins in Pigeon Forge near Dollywood, spacious, fireplace, views, $75/$85 nightly. 1-800-382-4393; www.pantherknob.com 05-10

HUNTING LEASES

Hunting Lease Wanted: 2 experienced, middle aged hunters need to lease farmland or timberland for deer and turkey hunting. Prefer Middle TN area. 865-659-8816 Responsible hunter would like to lease land for deer and turkey hunting. 423-479-4149; 423-715-8936

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25,000 mile oil change: www.lubedealer.com/ rust 05-19 Beef Community Supported Agriculture Want people interested in joining beef CSA program to get a better quality and healthier beef product. Will be various cuts of steaks, roasts and burger. Beef is hormone and steroid free and is pasture raised. For more information email me at dlplreese@yahoo.com BUYING old comics and old toy collections. 615897-2573 Chairs, Tables, Steeples, Baptistries. CISCO, 615-351-3120; nationalpublicseating. net;steeplesandbaptistries.com; elibraryshelving. com 05-16 CURRENTLY FARMING WITH A DISABILITY? The Tennessee AgrAbility Project is a state-wide non-profit service that provides assistance to agricultural workers with disabilities. For further information, please call West TN 866-248-1747; East TN 423-452-0130; Middle TN 931-477-0133. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LEARN CHORD PLAYINGâ&#x20AC;?. Amazing, new book.

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SAWMILLS- Band/Chainsaw - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY. IN STOCK ready to ship. Starting at $995.00 www.NorwoodSawmills.com/651 1-800-578-1363 Ext: 651 05-15 WANTED: I collect World War I and II military relics - American, German, Japanese. Helmets, metals, knives, bayonets, guns, swords, daggers, etc.

423-842-6020 WANTED: Old Tennessee license plates.

Motorcycle (1915-1965); car, taxi, dealer, national guard, THP (1915-1956). Special plates: yellow on black, state shaped, name of city, county or event (no date) big bucks paid. 931-455-3368

WANTED: Old millstones, cash paid, will pick up.

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