NRCS in Tennessee Offers RCPP Assistance - DEADLINE this Friday NRCS in Tennessee Offers RCPP Assistance to Producers to Address Soil and Water Resource Concerns NASHVILLE, December 15, 2017 – The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Tennessee, recently announced $1.2 million...
Read More4th Annual CSA Fair - Feb 24 2018 The Nashville Farmers Market (NFM) and Local Table Magazine will host the 4th Annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair at the NFM, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. in Nashville on Saturday, February 24th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The...
Read MoreSixth Annual Mid TN Growers Gathering - Feb 5th, 2018 So, the Sixth Annual Mid TN Growers Gathering will be Monday, February 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sylvia Ganier of Green Door Gourmet Farm has - again - offered to graciously host...
Read MoreComments on Changes to Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rules USDA has announced its intention to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2017. This rule amends the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by adding...
Read MoreRegister Now for the Farmers Market Boot Camp Workshops Knowing which foods can be made in a home kitchen, where they may be sold and how to properly label them is important for anyone thinking about making a food product in their home. Only foods considered...
Read MoreFellowship of the Preparation Makers Conference The Southeast Biodynamic Association and Long Hungry Creek Farm are honored to be hosting this year's Fellowship of the Preparation Makers Conference. We hope that you, our regional friends and colleagues, will take the time and join us for...
Read MoreWomen Farmers of Middle Tennessee Gathering - FEB 16th Save the Date! Women Farmers of Middle Tennessee Gathering February 16th, 2018 10:00 - 3:00 The Nashville Food Project, Nashville, TN Potluck Lunch! Please Bring a dish to share! Please join us for the 6th Annual Gathering of Women Farmers. This low...
Read MoreA Toolkit for Responding to Pesticide Drift When pesticides are applied, they can move through the air to nearby homes and farms — and many pesticides can be harmful to health or neighboring crops. Sometimes drifting pesticides are visible as a cloud of spray droplets, as dust...
Read MoreFREE PUBLICATION: Botanical controls and companion plantings for pest control resources Whiteflies are tiny, white insects that cause crop losses on a global scale. This tipsheet, "Whiteflies - Botanical Control Formulations," offers advice and direction on eliminating these pests through botanical pesticides. Download the digital publication free...
Read MoreTennessee Produce Safety Workshop Series December 5th, 2017 Join us in Ashland City, TN for Food Safety Series on Production Water This fall we will have six, hands-on workshops across the state covering timely topics on produce food safety, including worker health and hygiene, production water, postharvest water,...
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