State 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...
Read MoreCONFERENCE: TSU Outreach & Assistance in Montgomery Co. - May 9 & 10, 2019 There is no fee for this program; however, pre-registration is required by May 2nd, 2019. LUNCH IS PROVIDED! Registration: Contact-Karla Kean, Montgomery County Extension 931-648-5725 kkean1@tnstate.edu or kkean@utk.edu Registration: 8:30 am Program: 9:00 am –...
Read MoreLES DAMES NASHVILLE NOW ACCEPTING CAREER ADVANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS Deadline is July 15; Grants to be awarded at a reception on September 9. Nashville, TN (May 1, 2019) — The Nashville chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier has opened up the application submission process for its annual...
Read MoreForestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2019 Includes: Best Management Practices Near Streams Plant the Right Species in the Right Place, Species-Site Relationships Why Herbicides Sometime Fail: An Overview for Forestry and Wildlife Practices Building Big with (Hard)Wood? Don’t Pay Too Much Tax on Timber Sale Income! Managing Native...
Read MoreOrganic Crops Field Tour - April 25 2019 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will present its Organic Crops Field Tour on Thursday, April 25. This spring event will equip home and commercial growers alike with tips and resources for planting, harvesting...
Read MoreNEW 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 More