Pack Shed Rules Employee Handbook Good harvest-to-sale handling techniques are important to us as farmers because we work hard to grow, care for, and harvest quality produce. We want to ensure our fruits and vegetables stay at their peak quality as long as possible, thereby satisfying...
Read MoreTennessee New Farmer Academy - Starts MAR 20th The Tennessee New Farmer Academy is a seven-month certificate program designed for those with an interest in becoming agricultural entrepreneurs. Ideal candidates for this program include those who are new to agriculture, those who wish to transition...
Read MoreWomen Farmer Gathering Friday, February 24th, 2017 10:00 - 2:00 The Nashville Food Project Hillsboro Rd. Nashville, TN Join us for a potluck Lunch! This annual gathering is a welcoming time for women farmers and producers in the Middle Tennessee area. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Urban and rural,...
Read MoreGet Help With EQIP High Tunnel Applications ATTRA wants to help EQIP High Tunnel applicants. Many states have deadlines approaching for NRCS's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding consideration in fiscal year 2017. This includes applications for the High Tunnel System Initiative, which can assist in...
Read MoreMidTN Chapter of Slow Food USA Kickoff Party - Feb 12, 2017 The brand-new Middle Tennessee chapter of Slow Food USA is kicking off with our closest friends! Slow Food Middle Tennessee (SFMTN) invites you to join us for a chapter kickoff party at Jackalope Brewing...
Read MoreProduce Safety Alliance Grower Training in Murfreesboro - FEB 15, 2017 This is a reminder that the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training is coming up on February 15th, 2017 in Murfreesboro, so that you can continue on to the Pick TN Conference right from there! More...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: Post-harvest Management Practices Do you have questions about: Maximizing the quality of your fruits and vegetables through your postharvest practices? Adhering to food safety recommendations and National Organic Program requirements? Minimizing food safety risks in the packinghouse? If so, join us for a day-long workshop where we will...
Read MoreSURVEY: Metro Nashville Food System Assessment We are surveying regional farmers to gauge your interest in supplying local institutions with the foods you grow. Our survey is part of a Metro Nashville food system assessment, funded by the Tennessee Department of Health and Human Services. Using...
Read MoreSURVEY: Surplus product, produce donation, and gleaning This survey below by the NRDC, Second Harvest, and the Nashville Food Project was forwarded to me for distribution for this listserv. Please take the time to complete. It took me less than 10 minutes. - John...
Read MoreThe Fifth Annual Mid TN Growers Gathering - February 6 at Green Door Gourmet Farm Hello all, I hope you are having a good winter, either enjoying the fruits of your labor, growing, relaxing, addressing infrastructure, or curling up with a seed catalog. Before we get...
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