Tag: Tennessee Department of Agriculture

New Law Waives State Sales and Use Tax on Some Farming Supplies and Equipment Purchases

Kaitlin Housler

The Tennessee Department of Revenue and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued a public reminder noting that a new law that took effect in the new year made certain items tax-free for qualified farmers, timber harvesters, and nursery operators.

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TDOE, Department of Agriculture Team Up to Boost State’s Future Farmers of America Program

Peter D'Abrosca

Tennessee’s Department of Education (TDOE) and its Department of Agriculture (TDA) are teaming up to promote a nearly 100-year-old student organization.

Membership numbers are on the rise for Future Farmers of America (FFA) in the state, according to a joint release from the TDOE and TDOA. 

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