Tennessee Farmers Cooperative

06/08/2026

Last Friday was a great day to welcome an awesome crowd at our East Tennessee Shooting Hunger event at the Iron Mountain Sporting Clays! 🥳 We love joining forces with the agriculture community to help feed hungry Tennesseans!
Learn more about the next Shooting Hunger event at www.shootinghunger.com.

06/07/2026

Sunday is our standard.

06/06/2026

Hurricane Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund applications are now open!

If you or someone you know was impacted by Hurricane Helene, assistance may be available for eligible agricultural and timber losses. Applications are open now through July 21 at 5 p.m. Eastern.

Please help us share this opportunity with farmers, producers, and rural communities who may benefit from this support.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/agriculture/topic/assistance/helene-agricultural-and-timber-relief-fund.html

06/05/2026

From then to now, Tennessee's dairy tradition continues to grow. 🍦🐄

Today's UT Creamery follows the tradition of the original campus creamery established in 1915. As we celebrate Dairy Month, we're looking back at where it all began while highlighting the modern creamery that now serves students, visitors, and ice cream lovers in Knoxville.

Learn more about the UT Creamery's story in the June issue of The Cooperator.

Read more 📖: ourcoop.com/cooperator

06/05/2026

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued temporary animal import requirements following the recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas.

There is currently no indication of an outbreak in Tennessee, but animal owners are encouraged to stay informed and monitor animals closely for signs of concern. Learn more and review the latest guidance below. ⬇️

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued temporary animal import requirements following a recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas.

There is currently no indication of an outbreak in Tennessee. This proactive order focuses on education, early detection and prevention to help protect animal health.

New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can affect warm-blooded animals, especially through open wounds. Animal owners, producers, veterinarians and transporters are encouraged to monitor animals closely, especially wounds and areas around the nose, ears, eyes, mouth and genitalia.

Watch for drainage, discharge, bleeding, swelling, discomfort, lethargy, isolation or unusual odors.

Suspected cases must be reported to the Tennessee State Veterinarian’s Office within 24 hours at 615-837-5120 or [email protected].

To read more about the order, visit:
tn.gov/agriculture/animals/animal-health-resources/alerts.html

06/03/2026

2026 Summer Farm Essentials Special Sale is happening now! 🌞🐄 Stock up on everything you need to keep your farm running strong this season. From pasture to barn and all your daily essentials are on sale now. Find the Co-op nearest you at ourcoop.com/locations.

06/02/2026

Happy 230th Birthday, Tennessee! 🎉🍊

This week we’re celebrating 230 years of Tennessee history, agriculture, community, and the hardworking people who make this state so special. From the rolling hills to the farm fields, we’re proud to call Tennessee home.

Here’s to 230 years of Volunteer State pride! ❤️🤍💙

05/31/2026

If your lawn is showing signs of stress heading into summer, timing may be the key. 🌱 Applying insecticide too early or too late can make all the difference when it comes to preventing damage from common lawn pests. Our latest blog breaks down why timing matters and how to better protect your turf from thinning grass and brown patches.

Set aside a few minutes this Sunday afternoon and give it a read! ☀️

Applying insecticide at the right time is key to protecting your lawn. Too early, and pests aren’t active; too late, and damage like thinning...

05/30/2026

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our customers and communities, the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation’s Round N’ Raise campaign raised $55,467 during the April campaign! Every dollar raised goes directly back to support local 4-H Clubs and FFA chapters, helping invest in the future of agriculture and youth leadership across our communities.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this campaign such a success! 👏