Our Events:

Shooting Hunger in East Tennessee

May 01, 2025

Shooting Hunger events are done by the Tennessee agriculture community to help feed hungry Tenneeseans.  Today they have provided more than 2 million meals for those who need it most in our communities.

Shooting Hunger in West Tennessee

June 20, 2025

Shooting Hunger events are done by the Tennessee agriculture community to help feed hungry Tennesseans.  Today they have provided more than 2 million meals for those who need it most in our communities.

Tennessee Junior Livestock Beef Exposition

July 10, 2025

Tennessee Junior Livestock Beef Exposition give 4-H and FFA members a chance to show their registered heifers and market steers. 

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The Cooperator

Your story is bold. Your story is unique. Your story is one that needs to be told. That’s why we love to deliver The Cooperator each and every month.

Published by Tennessee Farmers Cooperative in the interest of better farming through cooperation and improved technology, and to connect to the Co-op community through shared experiences, common values, and rural heritage.

Latest Video

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative 80th Anniversary - Brownie Lemons

4/19/2025 1:00:27 PM

While many things have changed at Sumner Farmers Co-op in the last 60 years, one thing that has not changed is that Robert "Brownie" Lemons has been serving his community at the Co-op. Hear from Brownie as he shares his story and how Co-op has been a part of it. Employees like Brownie have helped keep our Co-op system going for the last 80 years! 👏 ...

Co-op In Motion

Every Farmer Has A Story: Howard Hamilton

4/15/2025 3:51:24 PM

“To be a good horse trainer, you need to love horses and have a passion to work with them and teach them.” — Howard Hamilton, customer of Carroll Farmers Cooperative Learn more about Howard and his wife, Clarenita, who own Southern Serenity Ranch in Cedar Grove, and their story in the April Issue of the Cooperator. Read more here: www.ourcoop.com/the-cooperator ...

Co-op Minute: Grass Tetany Prevention

4/15/2025 3:51:04 PM

Keep your pasture healthy and your livestock thriving with Co-op Hi-Mag Minerals! 🐮 Discover easy, effective tips to prevent grass tetany and keep your herd in top shape in this weeks Co-op Minute. ...

February Feed Bin Podcast

2/27/2025 3:24:05 PM

In the February edition of the Co-op Feed Bin podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Thompson, Director of the Middle Tennessee UT AgResearch and Education Centers, to discuss the exciting changes coming to their Bull and Heifer Program. Kevin dives into the upcoming improvements and innovations aimed at enhancing livestock production, research, and education in the region. He shares insights on how these changes will benefit producers and advance the industry, offering a glimpse into the future of animal agriculture at the UT AgResearch centers. Tune in for an informative and forward-looking discussion with one of the leaders in Tennessee agriculture! ...

Training, Internships and Scholarships

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Our Training Program

The goal of TFC’s yearlong career training program is for participants to gain knowledge and experience under the direction of experienced personnel. This training is required for promotion to management and other career opportunities within the TFC organization.

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Internship Opportunities

College students have the opportunity to participate in a 12‑week summer internship at TFC or a member cooperative. This paid internship provides both hands‑on learning and classroom instruction.



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Scholarships

TFC offers a total of 32 scholarships — each worth $2,000 — to qualified agriculture students at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, UT Martin, Tennessee Technological University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, and Austin Peay State University.

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