Tennessee Agricultural Businesses Selected for AgTrack Grants

NASHVILLE - Two Tennessee agricultural businesses have been selected to receive funding through the AgTrack Cost Share Fund in the latest funding round. Their projects will advance rural and urban economic progress by supporting strategic investments in the state's agricultural sector.

"We continually see how targeted assistance for Tennessee's agricultural infrastructure pays dividends for local economies," Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt said. "By backing businesses that enhance Tennessee's production and processing capacity, AgTrack elevates agricultural competitiveness and helps create stronger links between producers, markets and consumers."

AgTrack is a competitive cost-share grant that accelerates value-added and processing activities that strengthen local agricultural systems, expand processing capabilities and enhance market access for producers and forest landowners statewide. Created in 2024, the program has played a key role in fostering innovation and supporting agricultural and forestry businesses poised to boost economic outcomes statewide.

Eligible applicants include agricultural, food and forestry businesses, nonprofits and local governments with Tennessee-based projects or operations.

Award recipients:

- Fentress County Government, Fentress County - agricultural education and meat processing
- 70 Acres Butchery, Overton County - meat processing

Information about AgTrack can be found online. The next AgTrack application deadline is March 30, 2026.