Farm Facts: Hay
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Hay production is an essential part of Tennessee agriculture. Farmers grow and harvest hay to feed cattle, sheep, goat, horses and other animals throughout the winter. Summer is the time that farmers are in the field cutting, drying, baling and loading hay. Keep an eye out for hay equipment on the roads this summer.
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In the meantime, check out these interesting farm facts about hay.
Tennessee farmers grow several types of hay, including alfalfa, orchard grass, timothy, Johnson grass and mixed grass. Each type of hay offers livestock different proteins, energy and nutrients.
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