Tag Archives: Tennessee Department of Agriculture

Open Burning is banned in DeKalb County until further notice. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued a burn ban for DeKalb County. A Burn ban is issued by the state in conjunction with the county and the local forestry department. Violation of a burn ban is considered a Class A misdemeanor, which could result in jail time and hefty ... Read More »

Applications begin Sunday for this year’s Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program, a cost-share plan to help qualified farmers across the Upper Cumberland. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture operates the program which can provide up to 50 percent of the costs of ag-related projects. White County UT Extension Agent Scott Swaope said that the program is largely meant to help with infrastructure ... Read More »

There has been an uptick in timber theft across Tennessee, and the Upper Cumberland is a hot spot for these crimes. Tim Phelps is the Public Information Officer for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division. Phelps said that the type of land owners we have are making them more susceptible in the booming timber market. “There’s a lot of ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other Upper Cumberland fire crews are fighting a 1,000 acre wildfire in central Fentress County. Tim Phelps is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division Public Information Officer. Phelps said the fire was 85 percent contained and in a remote area southwest of Jamestown. “Through the afternoon crews have been working to reinforce containment ... Read More »

Good weather and yard cleanup make for a good time for fires, but a burn permit is required by the state until May 15th. Tim Phelps is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Cumberland District Communication Officer. Phelps said permits are used to protect against wildfires. “Burn permits are our way of communicating with residents when, where and how it is ... Read More »