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New Tennessee Century Farms

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This Fall, we certified thirteen new Tennessee Century Farms from across the state. The next application deadline is February 1, 2022. Shown here is P.H. Kinney, the second owner of the Kinney Farm (1870) in Tipton County, with his grandchildren.

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By CHP User 23 Jun, 2022
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By CHP User 23 Jun, 2022
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