Middle Tennessee Growers
EDUCATION/NETWORKING
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2021-2022 TAEP application period – October 1 -7, 2021
2021-2022 TAEP application period is October 1 -7, 2021. The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP)was established in 2005 to provide cost share dollars to agricultural producers for the pu...
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NCAT Podcast: Using Drones In Agriculture
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Colin Mitchell talks with Matt Kutugata about using drones in agriculture....
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Cover Crops in High Tunnels
We’d like to work in cover crops to our high tunnel rotation, but we’re not sure exactly what to plant or when to plant compared to our open fields. Do you have any resources on that?...
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SURVEY: Opportunities and Constraints in Local Food marketing in Tennessee
The purpose of the study is to examine the opportunities and constraints faced by local food producers. Data collected is anonymous. There is no risk, benefit, or financial compensation for completing...
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JOBS/FUNDING/FOR SALE
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HIRING: Agriculture Manager Position at Williamson Family Farm
Posted 9.16.21 - Williamson Family Farm in the Greater Nashville Area is looking for an experienced agriculture professional to join us as our full-time agriculture manager to revolutionize our agricu...
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HIRING: Nashville Foodscapes – Three Positions
Posted 8.4.21 - Nashvile Foodscapes is hiring for three positions: Designer, Maintenance Department Assistant Manager, and Design Department Manager...
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HIRING: Hydroponic Farmer At Rally House
Posted 7.1.21 - We are seeking candidates for a farmer to manage our 40-foot hydroponic container farm and market stand to contribute our non-profit mission....
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HIRING: Head of Fulfillment at Henosis
Posted 6.15.21 - As head of fulfillment, it is your responsibility to manage outgoing products, including but not limited to: fresh mushrooms, tinctures, grow kits, and other ancillary products for ou...
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NEWS
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USDA Announces Four Billion To Strengthen Food System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through the Build Back Better initiative, the National Sustainable Agriculture Co...
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UN Report Probes Food Safety of Organic Food
This report discusses organic agriculture and its ecological roles in sustaining farming practices and protecting the environment, as well as its economic aspects. This paper also discusses organic ag...
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USDA Seeks Input on New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
USDA is requesting public input to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. USDA is seeking written comments and will also host a public listening session on April 22, 2021. The new pro...
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Insect Diversity Helps Stabilize Pollination
ATTRA BLOG: International research led by the University of Reading showed that fields and farms with more variety of insect pollinator species had more stable yearly pollination of nearby crops. Acco...
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