Middle Tennessee Growers

MEETING: Farm Management During Uncertain Times

With the increase in questions and concerns received from producers about what to do pertaining to drought and other current events such as inflation and rising interest rates, those within the UT Cen...
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Cheatham Co. Farmers Encouraged to Apply for USDA Award

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $10 million in Farm to School Grants to 123 projects across the country. Additionally, for the first time, the depart...
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Farm Stress Summit – August 3-4, 2022

On behalf of the TN Department of Agriculture, UT Extension’s FCS department, UT Southern’s Turner Center for Rural Vitality, and the TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services we...
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Slow Your Roll: Plan Before You Plant – August 5th

Osmotic System for Maintenance of Perishable Items for Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Rehydration System. He has designed an all-in-one system that rehydrates, sanitizes, and provides long-term storage ...
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FUNDING: Costs of Organic & Transitioning Producers

Posted 6.22.22 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are two initiat...
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HIRING: TN Regional Office Program Coordinator for Society of Saint Andrews

Posted 4.2.22 - The Program Coordinator will continue to expand a statewide gleaning network—connecting farmers and produce packing houses, volunteers, feeding agencies, and funders—to share fresh...
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HIRING: Farm Crew at Sugar Camp Farm

Posted 2.18.22 - We currently have openings for 3 part time, seasonal (3 days a week, and possibly every 3rd Saturday market) positions on our farm crew. The farm crew will learn most aspects of farmi...
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HIRING: Assistant Grocery Coordinator at Rē: The Regenerative School – Fayetteville, TN

Posted 2.10.22 - TRē: The Regenerative School in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is currently seeking to fill a Buildings, Maintenance and Grounds position to maintain the residential buildings, farm struc...
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USDA Action to Promote Meat and Poultry Market Competition

USDA announced support, resources, and new rules that will strengthen the American food supply chain, promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processor...
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USDA Introduces New Insurance Policy for Farmers Who Sell Locally

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for agricultural producers with small farms who sell locally. The new Micro Farm policy simplifies record k...
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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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