Our Events:

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. 

Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference 2025

July 21, 2025

The 102th Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference is happening July 21-25, 2025.

Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair

August 14, 2025

Nine days of family fun and great entertainment August 14 - 23, 2025! There's so much to see and do, you can't see it all in one visit!

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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

What Is a Co-op Store? Everything You Need to Know

Curious about what makes a Co-op store different from your typical retail store? In this video, we break down what a Co-op store is, how it operates, and why it's a vital part of many local communities, especially in rural and agricultural areas. From member ownership to community impact, learn everything you need to know about how Co-ops work and what you can expect when you walk through the doors of your local Co-op. 📍 Learn more and find a Co-op near you at www.ourcoop.com 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Co-op insights! ...

Co-op In Motion

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative 80th Anniversary - Louie and Cody Zimmerman

Celebrating 80 years of growth, dedication, and community spirit! Join us as we honor Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s legacy — and the farmers who make it thrive. Hear from Louie and Cody Zimmerman of Greene Farmers Co-op as they share how the Co-op has supported their farm and their future. Here’s to 80 more years of growing together! 🚜🌱 ...

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative 80th Anniversary - Brownie Lemons

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! 👏 ...

Every Farmer Has A Story: Howard Hamilton

“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 ...

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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