My Oh My, Hello, July!

Roll out those red carpets for Summer and this month's newsletter! From historic heights for the newly named Herbert College of Agriculture at UT to food preservation and berry-picking tips, this month is sure to have its fair share of Magic Moments.

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Commissioner Jai Templeton on the Business of Agriculture podcast
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Do you have a business idea? Are you trying to expand an existing business? If it involves agriculture you may want to give the Tennessee Department of Agriculture a call. Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton talks with Samantha Jean on the many services the state offers, including an exciting, fresh, new focus on agriculture business. Listen now.

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July 2018 Events in TN

July 3: Independence Day Festival
July 5-8 : Levitt Shell Free Concert Festival
July 12: Summer Celebration
July 19: 80th Annual Overton County Fair
July 20-21: Scopes Festival
July 27-29: Grainger County Tomato Festival

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Agriculture making headlines

The Herbert College of Agriculture becomes the third named college in the University of Tennessee's 224-year history and only the second land-grant agricultural college in the nation named from a philanthropic gift. The Herberts, both alumni of UT Knoxville, are strong supporters of the university and the Institute of Agriculture. Learn more about this historic transition »

If you thought the practice of canning garden vegetables, meats and fruit-filled jams stopped with your grandmother's generation, think again. While it's true that the know-how behind the art of canning is largely tucked away in the minds of older generations, a number of young people have taken an interest in home canning in recent years. They want to know where their food comes from - and how it gets from field to can. Click here to learn more about home canning »

Now through August is prime fruit picking time in Tennessee. Blueberries are already available at many farms and farmers markets, beginning a summer-long parade of fruits. Expect varieties of raspberries, blackberries, and peaches in the coming weeks. From picking to preservation, learn how to treat your berries right »

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