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  Phone: (931) 486-2777
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News Releases

Listed below are news articles and releases concerning the project:
   
"" Convenience Is Top Reason for Food Choices — March 20, 2007
Conference to Explore Opportunities for Alternative or Value-Added Agricultural Enterprises — February 14, 2007 This news release was developed as an Institute of Agriculture release
February 15 Deadline for Farmers Markets Grants — February 7, 2007
New Guide Clarifies Questions About Direct Marketing of PoultryReport by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Agritourism Marketing Workshops Offered — January 23, 2007
This news release was developed as an Institute of Agriculture release
Value-added Foods May Find Niche in Traditional Grocer Stores — January 9, 2007
Agritourism Conference Set for January 2007This news release was developed as an Institute of Agriculture release
Consumers Prefer Product Information from the Retailer — December 5, 2006
Steps to a Successful Processing Cooperative — October 17, 2006
New Cooperative Law Creates Investment Opportunities for Farmers — October 3, 2006
Dictionary Officially Recognizes Agritourism — September 12, 2006
Convenience Drives Opportunities for Value-Added Products — September 12, 2006
Agritourism Offers Income Opportunity for Farmers — September 12, 2006
Want to Boost Sales of Your Farm-Fresh Fruits and Vegetables  — August 1, 2006
Growing Hispanic Population May Create Market for Tennessee Farmers — July 25, 2006
Ag Growth Initiative Supports Diversified Agriculture — July 20, 2006
Cost Share Applications AvailableThis news release was developed for use only in identified areas
Interested in Selling Your Vegetables or Produce?This news release was developed for use only in identified areas
New Tool Launched to Link Tennessee Farmers and Food Manufacturers — June 28, 2006
Assess Processing Cooperative Investments Carefully — June 27, 2006
Location a Major Factor for Value-Added Agricultural Products — June 8, 2006
New Law Provides Opportunities for Processing Cooperatives — May 16, 2006
New Publication Identifies Available Resources  — April 27, 2006
Farmers Markets Should Target Afternoon Commuters — April 5, 2006
Web Site Features Tennessee Farm ProductsThis news release was developed for the "2006 Green Tennessee" news packet.
Farm Fun Heats Up in SpringThis news release was developed for the "2006 Green Tennessee" news packet.
Products Available Direct From Tennessee Farmers — This news release was developed for the "2006 Green Tennessee" news packet.
UT Center for Profitable Agriculture Helps Value-Added Businesses Get Started — March 2, 2006
Starting a Business? Tennessee Introduces Streamlined Process — February 7, 2006
New Guide Clarifies Questions About Direct Marketing of Poultry — January 24, 2006
USDA Will Accept Proposals for Value-Added Producer Grant Until March 31 — January 12, 2006
Looking for New Ag Product Ideas? Maybe the CPA Can Help — January 10, 2006
New Resource Available for Agritourism Entrepreneurs  — November 15, 2005
Positioning Food Products for Grocery Stores — October 25, 2005
Program Seeks To Help Rural Businesses — September 27, 2005
Input Needed From Farmers and Agritourism Operators — August 30, 2005
Conference To Assist Farmers in Cultivating Agritourism Revenue — August 16, 2005
Assessing Market Potential for Value-Added Products — August 10, 2005
New Extension Specialist Named to Lead Program in Upper Cumberland — June 15, 2005
USDA—Rural Development Funds Center's "Developing Rural Businesses" Program — November 4, 2004

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