NEW PODCAST: Thriving Farmer Podcast Series From ATTRA: The new Thriving Farmer podcast series features interviews with farmers from around the world by host Michael Kilpatrick. Learn strategies of successful farmers, hear in-depth interviews with leaders in the industry, and connect with stories of farmers. The...
Read MoreMEETING: Hemp Production "Prepare to Grow" We are hosting a hemp grower production meeting on April 3 at 2:00pm. The meeting is at the Bibb Civic Center (1054 Old Charlotte Rd. White Bluff, TN). This meeting will be intended to offer guidance to growers that have...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: Slow Your Roll - Establishing Your Farm Business Series This series will begin March 1st, 2019 at noon with a presentation by Karla Kean about Things to Consider When Going into Farming . We will also hear from City of Clarksville Downtown Market Manager...
Read MoreTN Farm Link: Helping Share Land Agriculture is an integral part of our economy, environment, and community in Tennessee. However, one of the biggest hurdles beginning farmers face is affordable land access. In partnership with the TN Department of Agriculture, TN Farm Link aims...
Read MoreBarefoot Farmer's 2019 Biodynamic & Organic Workshop Series Biodynamic Workshop Series When: Sunday, April 7, from 1-4 pm Sunday, June 2, from 1-4 pm Sunday, August 4, from 1-4 pm Where: 2250 Heady Ridge Road, Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150 Topics to be covered include: Spring Gardening Summer Gardening Fall Gardening Plus hands-on work with horn manure,...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: Women in Agriculture - April 16th, 2019 at TSU Register with Sherry Crudup at shpatterson@tsu.edu ...
Read MoreUPDATE: 2019 MidTN Growers Meeting Hello all, It was great getting together on Monday! There were lots of ideas created and many resources and events mentioned. Afterwards, I received more information I wanted to share. Some of these are time-sensitive, and we will also attempt to have...
Read MoreRESOURCE: Reducing Risk through Best Soil Health Management Practices in Organic Crop Production Farmers must manage an array of risks. Production risks include yield losses resulting from poor germination and establishment; drought, hail, and other adverse weather events; weeds, pests, and diseases; nutrient limitations; and long-term...
Read MoreRESOURCE: Introduction to Crop Insurance for Organic and Transitioning Producers Crop insurance programs can help minimize risk and protect you and your farm from weather- and market-related losses. This guidebook is designed to help you understand how crop insurance works and how to determine which crop...
Read MoreFARMERS OFFERED NEW COST SHARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM NASHVILLE – Tennessee farmers looking to expand their markets and increase food safety by becoming Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified now have the opportunity to receive financial assistance from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). GAP certification allows...
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