A new study from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois presents an overview of zoning and taxation regulations that affect agrivoltaics, focusing on regulations concerning solar panels and grazing. Researchers found agrivoltaics installation typically causes the area to be...
Read MoreTennessee New Farmer Academy - Starts March 16th 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 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 MoreSURVEY: How Socially-disadvantaged Producers Participate in USDA Programs You are invited to participate in a research study, evaluating your experience with applying for USDA programs and service. This study is being conducted by Arvazena E. Clardy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Project Director. We hope to evaluate your...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: E-commerce April 18th & May 9th Locations Are Memphis and Jonesborough Is e-commerce right for your farm? To help farmers answer this question, the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture will conduct “E-commerce for Direct Farm Marketers” workshops in Memphis on April 18, 2017, and...
Read MoreSouthern Appalachian Heirloom Bush Bean Study This study is seeking several growers, organic and conventional, in both the Upper Cumberland and Nashville areas to evaluate several lines for a specialty crops block grant. The lab of Dr. Brian Leckie at Tennessee Tech University will be screening...
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