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

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! ...

Co-op In Motion

Happy National FFA Week from Co-op!

2/18/2025 5:55:43 PM

Happy National FFA Week! 💙💛 We’re proud to celebrate the incredible journey of our team members who are thriving in our Co-op system today, thanks to their experiences and leadership skills learned through FFA. From agriculture classrooms to career opportunities, FFA continues to shape the future of our workforce. 💪 ...

Co-op's Beef Generator Feed Testimonial featuring Harris Farms

2/12/2025 10:47:28 PM

Power up your herd! 🐮 Check out this testimonial featuring Harris Farms on how Co-op's Beef Generator feed is supporting their cattle's nutrition this winter. ...

Every Farmer Has A Story: Bryan Carpenter

2/4/2025 10:16:06 PM

"You can't listen to what everybody tells you about the future. You just have to hoe the row you're in. It has worked for us for over 40 years now." - Bryan Carpenter, Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op Learn more about the resilience Bryan has learned about from farmers of the past in the February issue of The Cooperator at www.ourcoop.com/the-cooperator. ...

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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