FUNDING: USDA Funding for Farmers of Color & Military Veterans Historically, farmers of color and military veterans have struggled to access vital farm programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These disparities have existed for a number of reasons, including inadequate outreach to these...
Read MoreWORKSHOPS: Hydrangea Nursery & Landscape Mgt for the Green Industry Hydrangea Production Workshops are being held on August 1, 2019 in Knox County and August 7, 2019 in Montgomery County! Hydrangeas are second only to roses in national deciduous shrub production and are a critical...
Read MoreNEW FARMERS: Finding Farmland Course With farmland increasingly valued for non-agricultural uses and young farmers citing land access as their top challenge, we're focused on making secure, affordable access to land possible for the next generation of farmers and ranchers. The Finding Farmland Course is a...
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 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 MoreRESOURCE: Reducing Risk through Best Soil Health Management Practices in Organic Crop Production Farmers must manage an array of risks. Production risks include yield losses resulting from poor germination and establishment; drought, hail, and other adverse weather events; weeds, pests, and diseases; nutrient limitations; and long-term...
Read MoreRESOURCE: Introduction to Crop Insurance for Organic and Transitioning Producers Crop insurance programs can help minimize risk and protect you and your farm from weather- and market-related losses. This guidebook is designed to help you understand how crop insurance works and how to determine which crop...
Read MoreREPORT: Farming with Walk-Behind Tractors The latest report from retired Horticulture Manager George Kuepper covers his and the Kerr Center’s decade of experience using walk-behind tractors in the Cannon Horticulture Project. The report serves as a backgrounder for people trying to decide whether two-wheel tractors are...
Read More[caption id="attachment_144917" align="alignright" width="300"] Adult. (Female) cm.[/caption] PP PRESENTATION: Barber Pole Worms In Small Ruminants NCAT Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Specialist Dave Scott offers four tools to limit Barber Pole Worms in your small ruminants in this new power point presentation, "Don't Let Barber Pole Worm Devastate...
Read MoreGuidbook to Navigate USDA Credit Options The National Young Farmers Coalition has published a guidebook to help young farmers and ranchers navigate the credit options offered by the USDA Farm Service Agency. Farm Service Agency Loans: The Ins and Outs of Growing a Farm with Federal...
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