Rutherford County agriculture

Christiana Agrivoltaics Project Blends Solar Power and Livestock Farming

May 15, 2026 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD County, Tenn. - The rolling pastures of Christiana are becoming the site of a high-tech project that could help solve one of the renewable energy industry&r.... Read More

Rutherford County Farmers Market Expands Vendor Space For Record Season

May 08, 2026 at 07:42 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local agriculture is booming in Rutherford County as the Lane Agri-Park prepares for its biggest season yet. Market Manager Hannah Bleam says the.... Read More

State Agriculture Grants Boost Livestock Markets Across Middle Tennessee

Mar 30, 2026 at 05:46 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the recipients of the Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) Livestock Market Improvement Initiative. This ini.... Read More

Master Gardeners Share Winter Gardening Tips and Soil Insights for Rutherford County

Jan 20, 2026 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: On a recent edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomed Beth Binkley and Carol Wood, Master Gardeners with the Rutherford County UT Agricultural Exten.... Read More

Tennessee Gardening, Grocery and Growing Trends with Rutherford County Agriculture Agent Justin Stefanski

Nov 21, 2025 at 07:02 am by WGNS News

On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker digs into all things lawns, gardens, and outdoor living with Justin Stefanski, Agriculture Extension Agent for the U.... Read More

Fall & Winter Gardening Tips with Local Master Gardener + First Seasonal Farmers Market Opens Friday!

Nov 06, 2025 at 11:57 pm by WGNS News

WGNS' Scott Walker is joined by Master Gardener Sue Alexander for the Rutherford County Extension Service for a conversation on fall and winter gardening, the b.... Read More

Trunk or Treat, Winter Markets, and the Shrinking Farm — A Talk with UT Extension

Oct 16, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker digs into lawns, gardens, and local agriculture with UT - TSU Extension Agents Justin Stefanski and Bailey Snow. They sha.... Read More

Local Gardens, Farmers Market & Garden Show Preview

Aug 07, 2025 at 10:52 pm by WGNS News

Podcast - On today’s WGNS Action Line, we dug into everything green and growing — from roses to plantains. We also highlighted an upcoming garden show at the Tenne.... Read More

Mitchell Mote Retires After 37½ Years Serving Rutherford County Through UT Extension

May 01, 2025 at 06:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After nearly four decades of service to Rutherford County, Mitchell Mote has officially retired from the University of Tennessee Extens.... Read More