09/08/2026
🥩 TN Beef Month / International Year of the Woman Farmer Spotlight: Renita “Shorty” Beaty 🤠✨
July is Tennessee Beef Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by spotlighting a true champion of the local cattle industry & Ag Advocate: Renita “Shorty” Beaty!
As part of our International Year of the Woman Farmer series, we are honoring Renita’s lifelong dedication to agriculture—a passion that began on her small family farm up on the Cumberland Plateau and was shaped through her years in 4-H and FFA. Today, she brings that experience full circle through her local beef operation.
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Renita has owned cattle her entire life in one way or another. Today, she manages a thriving commercial cow-calf operation alongside a registered Black Angus bull. Her hands-on expertise and commitment to raising high-quality livestock make her an invaluable asset to Tennessee agriculture.
Beyond her farm, Renita has been a steadfast leader in the agricultural community for over a decade, serving as:
• Vice-President, Hamilton County Farm Bureau Federation
• President, Southeast Tennessee Resource Conservation & Development Council (SE TN RC&D)
• Area 3 Coordinator, Tennessee Conservation Districts Employees Association (TCDEA)
• Coordinator, Hamilton County Disaster Animal Response Team (DART)
• Urban Conservationist with the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
• 2026 Honorary State FFA Degree Recipient
Renita “Shorty” Beaty is a vital pillar of our community, and not all of her contributions can be captured on paper—she has done so much to support, improve, and educate our community, especially as we move further into a world where many are now four generations removed from the farm.
🍽️ Why Eat Beef? Renita’s Advocacy
Shorty isn’t just a cattle producer—she’s a passionate advocate who enjoys teaching others about the benefits of beef and the importance of agriculture. She is deeply committed to helping people understand where their food, fuel, and fiber come from, bridging the gap between farm and table.
When you choose local beef, you’re choosing a nutrient-dense powerhouse. Shorty often highlights benefits like:
• High-quality protein for muscle growth and repair
• Zinc and iron to support energy and immune health
• B vitamins, including B12 and B6, for brain function and metabolism
To produce high-quality beef, Shorty incorporates a strategic three-way cross in her herd—helping ensure strong performance, consistency, and great flavor at the table.
This July, join us in thanking “Shorty” for her tireless leadership, commitment to conservation, and dedication to feeding our community! 🚜🥩🌾
