ATTRA BLOG: International research led by the University of Reading showed that fields and farms with more variety of insect pollinator species had more stable yearly pollination of nearby crops. According to a press release, areas with diverse communities of pollinators, and areas with stable...
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ATTRA BLOG: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a free, online course, “Risk Management Education for Farmers with On-Farm Visitors.” Producers will learn practical management techniques to enhance the safety and health of their on-farm visitors....
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Beekeepers across the state are gearing up for the upcoming nectar flow. Already we are seeing queens laying and bees actively bringing in pollen - all good signs! This time of year, under normal conditions, most of our Local Associations throughout the State would have...
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On an August morning, in the shadows of deep green trees, vegetables are lined in long, straight rows awaiting the sun’s golden light to flood the field with warmth. The roads are dusty and dry, the forecast projects triple-digit sunshine, and the chickens are fat....
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Crop Condition and Soil Moisture Analytics is a new tool developed by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in collaboration with NASA and George Mason University. The tool maps soil moisture, providing farmers and ranchers with free access to high-resolution data that can help plan spring...
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Tennessee Christmas Tree Growers will gather on April 17 in Franklin, TN at Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm. Our Spring Field Day will include a farm tour, the "story" of the farm, a tree shearing demonstration, a wreath making demonstration, container production session and more!...
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From farm to table, global food supply systems have seen unprecedented disruptions due to COVID-19 and has left us with important questions. How did COVID-19 impact labor, processing, logistics, and consumer behavior during COVID-19? What lessons did we learn? What are the pressing areas of...
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It has been said that “the future shall be green or not at all.” TennGreen Land Conservancy’s stated purpose is to protect, care for, and connect people with Tennessee’s natural world through sound science and partnerships. A natural partner for TennGreen is Tennessee’s farmers and...
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If you are a farm or small food business chopping, canning, preserving, aggregating or dehydrating and packaging food product you must comply with the Preventive Controls Rule. However, if you are small enough to be considered a qualified facility, then there are many parts of...
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This 75-page comprehensive manual covers the biological concepts of aquaponics, types of systems, suitable fish and plant species, systems management, water quality, diseases of plants and fish, controlled environments (greenhouse and indoors), marketing and economics, as well as information on certification and regulations....
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