Middle Tennessee Growers

CONFERENCE : Pick TN – Feb. 17-19, 2022

The Pick TN Conference is taking place at the Franklin, TN Cool Springs Marriott February 17-19, 2022. Make plans to network with other farmers and business owners, visit the vibrant trade show and a...
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CONFERENCE : Regional Farmer Veteran Coalition Stakeholders – Knoxville, Nov 17-19

On behalf of the Tennessee Chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, we would like to invite you to attend and help promote the upcoming Regional Farmer Veteran Coalition Stakeholders Conference in Kno...
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WORKSHOPS: Reaching Local Farms – Dec 2021

UT Southern and UT Extension are teaming up to offer four educational workshops for farmers and farm families in the southern middle Tennessee region during December. The series of workshops are offer...
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‘American Farm Trail’ App to Feature Agritourism

American Farm Bureau Foundation announced ‘American Farm Trail,’ a new agritourism app that will showcase agritourism operations and tours. The app and its searchable directory are set to launch n...
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HIRING: Communications Manager at LTTN

Posted 11.22.21 - The Communications Manager leads LTTN’s overall communications strategy and is responsible for internal and external messaging and brand reputation for the organization. The Commun...
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FUNDING: USDA’s Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program

Posted 11.16.21 - If you are a specialty crop producer or value-added agricultural business who has incurred COVID-19 eligible expenses from January 27, 2020 to December 31, 2021, please see the atta...
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HIRING: Various Positions at Southall in Franklin, TN

Posted 10.20.21 - At Southall, it’s always growing season. If you share our values and wish to bring your talents to the team, we invite you to explore the opportunities listed below. If you don’t...
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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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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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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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