NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed July 2025 as Beef Month in Tennessee, recognizing the vital role of the beef cattle industry in the state’s economy, environment, and food supply.
Beef is Tennessee’s second highest-grossing farm commodity, generating $5.2 billion in agricultural cash receipts annually. Tennessee is home to approximately 1.6 million head of cattle and calves, ranking 9th in the nation for the total number of cattle farms and 16th in cattle production. The state’s 37,000 cattle producers contribute significantly to Tennessee’s agricultural and rural heritage.
Pictured with Governor Bill Lee are Tennessee Beef Industry Council Chairperson Dustin Pearson and his sons, Judd and Gage, and Tennessee Beef Industry Council Executive Director Valerie Bass.