Grapes
Favorable weather has vineyards running ahead of last year’s pace.
State agriculture leaders say the new “Nine Lakes of East Tennessee” designation could boost tourism and industry investment.
The BMO 2026 Wine Market Report describes the wine market’s current conditions as a reset, not a pause.
Trapani Farms grows nearly 20 apple varieties while expanding its reach through farmers markets across the region.
Trade disputes can quickly reduce demand for key crops.
Secretary Rollins also met with specialty crop producers at a local strawberry farm to discuss workforce needs and the Trump Administration’s recent wins related to significantly cutting the cost of H-2A labor for California farmers.
Long-term demand uncertainty is reshaping specialty crop strategies as producers adapt to fewer, older consumers.
Small, locally focused wineries are finding resilience through direct sales and regional loyalty rather than scale alone.
