Dairy

Tennessee is home to more than 170 dairy farms ranging from just a few head to more than 1,300. The majority of dairies are cow operations, however there are also goat and sheep dairies. The Business Development Division works with dairy producers to assist them in receiving more value for their products through traditional and value added enterprises.  

Program Resources

• Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program
• Automatic Milking Installation Guide
• Pick Tennessee Dairy Products
• Pick Tennessee Products Application

Related Links

• American Dairy Association
• American Dairy Products Institute
• American Dairy Science Association
• Tennessee Cattlemen's Association
• Tennessee Dairy Producers Association
• Undeniable Dairy
  
• The Dairy Alliance
  
• UT Dairy Extension Program

For More Information:

Mike Brown
Business Consultant
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Business Development Division
P.O. Box 40627
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 837-5545 or mike.f.brown@tn.gov