Applications now open for 2027 Tennessee Farmer of the Year

KNOXVILLE – Applications are now open for the 2027 Tennessee Farmer of the Year program, a collaborative effort between the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) and Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation (TFBF) to recognize outstanding agricultural producers across the Volunteer State.Revamped in 2026, the program celebrates Tennessee’s rich agricultural heritage while honoring farmers for their leadership, innovation and contributions to the state’s agricultural industry. Farmers will be considered for regional recognition based on the state’s three grand divisions: East, Middle and West Tennessee, with one exceptional producer selected as the Tennessee Farmer of the Year.Three regional finalists will be selected among the applicants. Two regional winners will each receive the use of a Case IH Farmall 120A utility tractor equipped with a cab, four-wheel drive and loader.

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