My graduate research is focused on assessing farmer knowledge, perceptions, and interest in soil health and soil health promoting practices. Dr. de Koff and I have worked to develop a survey we believe will help assess these. A link to the online survey can be...
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The goal of the Producer Diversification program is to encourage agricultural producers to expand or improve their working farm/existing operation through the production of diversified agricultural products. This program provides cost share opportunities for industry sectors of Agritourism, Fruit & Vegetable, Honey Bee, Horticulture, Organic,...
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On November 3-4, 2022 @ 8:30 a.m., we will be hosting a two-day conference for TSU Women In Agriculture-Human Sciences on November 3rd and 4th on TSU Campus. Address: Farrell-Westbrook Agricultural Research & Extension Complex (The Barn) Auditorium Room 118, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville,...
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Please find attached additional guidance from Dr. Samantha Beaty (Tennessee State Veterinarian) and TDA regarding the confirmation of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a flock of backyard poultry in western Tennessee. ...
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Join TOGA for a tour of three Cheatham Co. farms on Sunday, October 9, 2022, starting at 2:00 p.m. Visit Sounding Stone Farm, Sugar Camp Farm and No.9 Farms....
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Support the 12th annual Tennessee Local Food Summit by enjoying a night of bluegrass music and local food and beverages at Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory on Saturday, August 27th from 5:30-9:30pm. Local food prepared by the fabulous Charlotte Miller of Mama Blanche using ingredients sourced from...
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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 Center of Farm Management have decided to develop the free educational series “Farm...
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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 department is empowering states with $60 million in non-competitive grants to develop stronger...
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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 warmly invite you to Tennessee’s inaugural “Farm Stress Summit”, August 3-4 in Nashville, TN....
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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 for fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items....
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