WEBINAR: Direct Payments through the COVID-19 Assistance Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET, for farmers, ranchers and other producers interested in applying for...
Read MoreMini-Twilight Meetings for Vegetable Farmers - Wednesdays Join us each Wednesday at 3pm for a mini-Twilight Meeting! Each week we will have a topic lined up for demonstration and discussion, with a presentation of new information on crop, pest, and farm management topics followed by...
Read MoreWEBINAR: E-Commerce During COVID-19 - APR 24, 2020 Friday, April 24, 12 PM EDT, E-Commerce During COVID-19: Opportunities for Food Producers to Make Direct Market Sales Online, hosted by the Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (C-FARE) along with the Northeastern Agricultural and Resource...
Read MoreZOOM: Slow Your Roll - "What's Hempy in 2020" - May 1, 2020 When: Friday, May 1st at 12:00 – 1:30 pm Where: Zoom/online Register online first for : 5.1.20 - "What's Hempy in 2020" Zoom Meeting Or contact Karla Kean at the Montgomery...
Read MoreJOIN CALL: Farm to School Transactions: Make the Sale! - APR 29, 2020 Schools across the state are in desperate need of products (fruits, veggies, proteins, and dairy) to serve to students during emergency COVID-19 school closures and summer food service operations. Topic: Farm to School Transactions:...
Read MoreUSDA Introduces COVID-19 Rural Resource Guide USDA unveiled The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide, a resource for rural leaders on federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations, and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 8-page PDF guide lists resources for rural entities...
Read MoreSURVEY: 2020 TN Hemp Budget Xiurui 'Iris' Cui, Extension Area Specialist at Montgomery County Extension is updating the 2020 Hemp Production Budget. She is asking for some help with a 16 questions survey. It should take more than 5 minutes of your time and your input...
Read MoreWEBINAR: Stress and Safety: Decrease One, Increase the Other DATE: Monday, April 20th, 2020 TIME: 12-1 PM Eastern This webinar will illustrate the relationships between stress, injury and overall health among farmers. Go to Zoom...
Read MoreWEBINAR: Direct Market Farmer Sharing Session - Mar. 20 Direct marketing farmers are facing unprecedented farmers' market, restaurant, and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, consumers want and need healthy food, so opportunities exist to maintain and grow local food systems.To...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: Small Farm & Producer Food Safety in Murfreesboro - Mar. 23rd - CANCELLED The TN Fruit and Vegetable Association is sponsoring a Small Farm & Producer Food Safety Workshop on March 23, 2020 at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro from 9 AM to 4 PM....
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