PROGRAM: TN Master Small Ruminant Producers - August 7th - 9th, 2019 The TN Master Small Ruminant Producer program is designed to continue the impact of the original Master Meat Goat Producer educational series. It is an educational tool to provide information and insight to broaden...
Read MoreReport Showcases Benefits of Organic Dairy Milk is an important contributor to a healthy the human diet. It provides important protein, fat, calcium and vitamin D. Equivalents can be found in all dairy products including yogurt and cheese. But not all milk is created equal. A...
Read MoreFUNDING: USDA Funding for Farmers of Color & Military Veterans Historically, farmers of color and military veterans have struggled to access vital farm programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These disparities have existed for a number of reasons, including inadequate outreach to these...
Read MoreWORKSHOPS: Hydrangea Nursery & Landscape Mgt for the Green Industry Hydrangea Production Workshops are being held on August 1, 2019 in Knox County and August 7, 2019 in Montgomery County! Hydrangeas are second only to roses in national deciduous shrub production and are a critical...
Read MoreNEW FARMERS: Finding Farmland Course With farmland increasingly valued for non-agricultural uses and young farmers citing land access as their top challenge, we're focused on making secure, affordable access to land possible for the next generation of farmers and ranchers. The Finding Farmland Course is a...
Read MoreCONFERENCE: 1st Annual Western Region Hemp Conference - June 14,2019 What Are the Real Numbers? Lexi Bush Convention Center, Cadiz, KY 42211 THIS EVENT IS FREE. Please RSVP By June 14th 2019 to guarantee lunch. Contact Austin Wright: (270) 886 -6328 Or Email: Austin.Wright@kysu.edu Related: ...
Read MoreWEBINARS: 7 Habits for Effective Farmers Direct farm marketers, value-added agriculture entrepreneurs and agritourism operators are invited to participate in a free “lunch and learn” webinar series starting in May. The series will cover a variety of topics related to effective farm business management, marketing and...
Read MorePublication Offers Resources for Farmers Starting On-Farm Food Service ATTRA - Renewing the Countryside has released the second edition of Come & Get It: What you need to know to serve food on your farm. The updated five-part Come & Get It publication offers an industry...
Read MoreState Farm to School Policy Handbook Available Online The National Farm to School Network has released State Farm to School Policy Handbook: 2002-2018, a tool for those working to advance the farm to school movement. The Handbook summarizes and analyzes bills and resolutions introduced in state...
Read MoreThe National Organic Program provides a wide range of free training and outreach materials for organic farms, businesses, and organic certification agencies. The Organic Integrity Learning Center offers free online training in a formal Learning Management System. The Learning Center supports the professional development and...
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