Educating local beef producers is a high priority in Shelby County.According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Shelby County sales of cattle/calves accounted for more than $10 million in annual sales...
Livestock production, animal sciences, agricultural education and career pathways in agriculture are important building blocks for young people with an interest in the agricultural industry. Rather th...
In the years since the tobacco buyout, Shelby County, like many other formerly tobacco-dependent counties, has seen an emphasis on improving the quality and efficiency of beef cattle production. Accor...
As in other communities, Shelby County is seeing a trend toward land ownership of small acreage by families with new or renewed interest in local foods, homegrown food production and small farming. Th...
