WORKSHOPS: Glass Blowing Oct 6-15 & Nov 24 - Dec 10 Erin's Farm is very proud to be able to offer two workshops with Algar Dole, an off-hand blown glass artisan. Algar has studied in Seattle, Washington and Corning, New York with Josh Simpson, Milton Townsend and Ralph Mossman;...
Read MoreHow Healthier Soils Help Farms and Communities Downstream Deal with Floods and Droughts A scan of recent news reveals the wide-ranging impacts of too much or too little rain: intensifying drought in the Great Plains; the largest dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico ever recorded,...
Read MoreATTRA Chat Service Provides Real-Time Access to Agriculture Experts The National Center for Appropriate Technology has introduced a chat service on its ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture website. Visitors to the site have the opportunity to chat in real time with sustainable agriculture experts during weekday business hours....
Read MoreSoutheast Regional Biodynamic Conference Get your TICKETS HERE A high quality educational event with the atmosphere of a seasonal celebration. Please join us for the annual reunion of the region’s sustainable growers, biodynamic enthusiasts, permaculture practitioners, homesteaders, and friends in general. All MEALS INCLUDED. Chef prepared, local, organic and...
Read MoreSTUDY: Health Insurance Costs Threaten Farm Viability University of Vermont: According to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded study, lack of access to affordable health insurance is one of the most significant concerns facing American farmers, an overlooked risk factor that affects their ability to run...
Read MoreNEW ONLINE TOOL: MarketMaker FoodSearcher Tool The FoodSearcher Tool is brought to you in partnership with MarketMaker. MarketMaker is a national network of states that connect farmers and fishermen with food retailers, grocery stores, processors, caterers, chefs, and consumers. Whether you are a producer looking to reach...
Read MoreCombating Palmer Amaranth In the latest USDA Midwest Climate Hub Update the Hub issues a warning about the super weed Palmer Amaranth. Palmer Amaranth is native only to the Southwest and has been observed in Iowa and Minnesota. It is highly competitive and can grow over...
Read MoreNashville Farmers Market Survey Dear Community Partner, As part of the development of a new strategic plan for the Nashville Farmers’ Market, the staff and board are currently conducting a community survey. We want to know what you love about the market, what could be improved and...
Read MoreThe Master Gardener Program: Sign-up June 1- August 1, 2017 The Master Gardener Program is offered by The University of Tennessee Extension. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to train citizens as horticultural- educated volunteers of The University of Tennessee Extension and the Tennessee...
Read MoreWARNING: Spotted Wing Drosophila in TN From David Lockwood: Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) has been found in small fruit plantings in Tennessee. This insect has the potential to reach high numbers very quickly and can be devastating to small fruit crops such as blueberry, blackberry and...
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