Watkins & Sons MFG., INC.

10/08/2026

From large open areas to tight trim work, Country Clipper helps professionals get more done in less time.

Call us at (931) 589-5134 to schedule a test drive!

10/05/2026

Mowing after the sun starts going down? Add a Country Clipper light kit and keep the job moving.

Visit us at 5734 Hwy 13 S, Linden, TN 37096 for more information!

10/02/2026

Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference on the farm! 🌾

A GSI feed bin can make feeding time a whole lot easier! This bin keeps feed dry, protected, and right where you need it without having to store more bags or haul feed around more than you have to!

Less Mess. Less Handling. Way more Convenience!

If you are looking for a simple feed storage solution for your farm or livestock, give us a call and let's see what would work best for you! Winter discounts are here so now is the time to get these projects rolling!

☎️ 931-589-5134

10/01/2026

Poll time: What made you upgrade your mower?

A) Old one broke down for good
B) Yard got too big for a push mower
C) Saw neighbor's mower and got jealous
D) Treat yourself - no reason needed

Drop your answer in the comments and share your story.
If you are are still on the fence about upgrading, we are happy to answer any questions. Call us at (931) 589-5134 to schedule a test drive!

09/30/2026

Everybody is screaming about data centers taking over farmland.

Fine. Let’s talk about protecting farmland.

But let’s tell the WHOLE story.

Long before data centers became the headline, America was already paving over, subdividing, and developing farmland at an alarming rate.

According to American Farmland Trust, the United States lost or compromised 11 MILLION ACRES of agricultural land between 2001 and 2016—roughly 2,000 acres every single day. If development patterns continue, another 18.4 MILLION ACRES could be converted by 2040. (American Farmland Trust⁠)

Where was the outrage?

For generations we’ve watched this happen.

Grandpa dies.

The farm passes to the next generation.

The heirs don’t farm, they don’t care. Taxes, expenses, family disagreements, development pressure, and a big offer come along.

The farm gets sold.

Then come the surveyors.

Then the bulldozers.

Then the roads.

And pretty soon the farm that raised cattle, sheep, corn, hay, and generations of children becomes another subdivision, apartment complex, shopping center, or commercial development.

And once that productive ground is covered with asphalt and concrete, it’s incredibly difficult to ever put it back into agriculture.

So yes—let’s scrutinize data centers.

Let’s scrutinize solar developments.

But while we’re at it, let’s scrutinize subdivisions, commercial development, urban sprawl, and every other development that permanently removes productive agricultural ground.

Most importantly, let’s ask the question nobody seems interested in asking:

WHY IS IT BECOMING SO HARD FOR THE NEXT GENERATION TO AFFORD TO KEEP THE FAMILY FARM?

If we’re serious about farmland preservation, the answer isn’t picking whichever development happens to be unpopular this year.

It’s making agriculture profitable enough that a farmer can afford to say NO when someone shows up waving a check.

Because the greatest farmland preservation program America could ever create is pretty simple:

KEEP FARMERS FARMING.

No farms. No farmers. No food.

Protect the FAMILY FARM before there’s nothing left to protect.

*picture of farmland that was saved because people stepped up and voiced their opinion and stopped the subdivision from being built. thanks Amanda Channell Ervin for the pic!

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

The application window for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) opens soon.

Producers may apply online only from Oct. 1-7.

TAEP helps Tennessee farmers improve their operations, strengthen the state’s agricultural economy and support a reliable local food supply.

Updates for the 2026-27 program year include:

• Reduced minimum requirements for certain sectors
• A new Livestock Fencing program for livestock producers
• A name change from Livestock Solutions to Farming Solutions

Learn more about the program and apply at tn.gov/TAEP.