The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced the fourth round of funding for the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost-share program, which supports projects that enhance agricultural supply chains and strengthen rural economies.
The application portal will be open Dec. 10–31, 2025 and can be accessed on the TDA FARM webpage.
To help applicants prepare, an informational webinar is available Dec. 2, 2025, from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time. The webinar is free, and participants must register online for the FARM informational session.
This round of the FARM program will focus on equipment purchases, offering a 50% cost share rate with a maximum award of $250,000. Projects awarded must be completed by Aug. 31, 2026.
FARM funds are reimbursement-based and do not need to be repaid.