Introducing Regenerative Organic Certification
Regenerative Organic Certification, a cooperative effort among a coalition of farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, scientists, and brands, led by Rodale…
SCHOLARSHIPS: Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – Sept 22nd
We will be able to provide financial support for growers in Tennessee to attend the Produce Safety Alliance Grower…
WORKSHOP: Foraging & Wild Food with Alan Powell – September 19th
The Third Tuesday Workshop on September 19th will feature Alan Powell, Master Forager & wild food expert. He will…
TAEP 2017 Cost Share Applications
The Producer Diversification program offers cost share opportunities for your industry’s producers under the Organic sector.
CONFERENCE: Young Farmers 10th Anniversary – Dec 6th- 8th 2017
Please join us at Stone Barns Center in early December for a gathering of beginning farmers, chefs and leaders…
FUNDING: Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund
Tennessee’s new Agriculture Enterprise Fund (AEF) will award grants to starting or expanding agricultural and food businesses, farmers, nonprofits,…
SURVEY: Local Food Safety
Calling all produce growers and food hubs: how can we help you with food safety? The Local Food Safety…
CONFERENCE: Organic Food & Farming Summit in Gainesville, Florida
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Florida Organic Growers will be hosting its inaugural Organic Food & Farming Summit…
WORKSHOPS: Glass Blowing Oct 6-15 & Nov 24 – Dec 10
Ages 5 and up can learn about glass blowing, try their hand at the ancient craft and blow an…
How Healthier Soils Help Farms and Communities Downstream Deal with Floods and Droughts
A major take-home from our report is that the soil – yes, the “dirt” under our feet – can…
ATTRA Chat Service Provides Real-Time Access to Agriculture Experts
Visitors to the site have the opportunity to chat in real time with sustainable agriculture experts during weekday business…
Southeast Regional Biodynamic Conference
A high quality educational event with the atmosphere of a seasonal celebration. Please join us for the annual reunion…
NEWS
New Certification for Bee-Friendly Farms
A new certification program enables agricultural producers to let consumers know they are farming in ways that benefit bees….
NPR: Congress and Farmers Are Shocked By Proposed USDA Cuts
Top officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture didn’t even try to act enthusiastic as they unveiled details of…
Map shows the importance of small and medium farms in tackling global food security
Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota reports that “different foods providing different essential micronutrients isn’t news….
A Guide to Farming-Friendly Solar
Locally grown goods from farms and sustainable energy are good things that seem quintessentially Vermont. But sometimes the production…
Sustainable Agriculture Advocacy in 2017
With a new president and the 115th Congress recently sworn in, farmers and sustainable agriculture advocates around the country…
New Organic Animal Welfare Standards are Good for Farmers and Consumers
Consumers who choose to buy organic eggs, poultry, and meat expect organic farmers to raise their animals in the…
MTSU Launches Degree In Fermentation Science
Middle Tennessee State University says its newest degree program will allow students to tap into a growing industry in…
Costs of Pastured Broiler Operations Based on Data from Small-Scale Farms
Many small-scale and limited-resource farmers use “hobby scale” technologies to produce food for home consumption and as a source…
TOGA included in the 2016 Good Food Org Guide
Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation have just released the third annual Good Food Org Guide, which features…
2016 National Organic Research Agenda Report
These recommendations are based on OFRF’s 2015 survey of organic farmers, nationwide listening sessions with organic farmers, and a…
Senator Stabenow Announces the Urban Agriculture Act of 2016
Most Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Bill to be Introduced in Congress Will Create New Economic Opportunities, Increase Access to Healthy…
USDA Releases Labeling Guideline for Animal-Raising Claims
It is the must-attend event for those serious about sustainable and organic farming and creating more vibrant community…