The month of July has been proclaimed “Beef Month in Tennessee”.
Governor Bill Lee made the proclamation, which recognizes the vital role of the beef cattle industry in the state’s economy, environment and food supply.
Beef is Tennessee’s second highest-grossing farm commodity, generating $5.2 billion dollars in agriculture cash receipts annually.
Tennessee is home to approximately 1.6 million head of cattle and calves, which ranks 9th in the nation for the number of cattle farms.
The Volunteer State is also ranked 16th nationally in cattle production.
