Education and Networking Opportunities – Page 16

NEW FARMERS: Finding Farmland Course

NEW 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...

CONFERENCE: 1st Annual Western Region Hemp Conference – JUN 14

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CONFERENCE: 1st Annual Western Region Hemp Conference - June 14,2019 What Are the Real Numbers? Lexi Bush Convention Center, Cadiz, KY 42211 THIS EVENT IS FREE. Please RSVP By June 14th 2019 to guarantee lunch. Contact Austin Wright: (270) 886 -6328 Or Email: Austin.Wright@kysu.edu Related: ...

WEBINARS: 7 Habits for Effective Farmers

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WEBINARS: 7 Habits for Effective Farmers Direct farm marketers, value-added agriculture entrepreneurs and agritourism operators are invited to participate in a free “lunch and learn” webinar series starting in May. The series will cover a variety of topics related to effective farm business management, marketing and...

PUBLICATION: Starting On-Farm Food Service

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Publication Offers Resources for Farmers Starting On-Farm Food Service ATTRA - Renewing the Countryside has released the second edition of Come & Get It: What you need to know to serve food on your farm. The updated five-part Come & Get It publication offers an industry...

State Farm to School Policy Handbook Available Online

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State Farm to School Policy Handbook Available Online The National Farm to School Network has released State Farm to School Policy Handbook: 2002-2018, a tool for those working to advance the farm to school movement. The Handbook summarizes and analyzes bills and resolutions introduced in state...

TRAINING: USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center

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The National Organic Program provides a wide range of free training and outreach materials for organic farms, businesses, and organic certification agencies. The Organic Integrity Learning Center offers free online training in a formal Learning Management System. The Learning Center supports the professional development and...

CONFERENCE: TSU Outreach & Assistance in Montgomery Co. – May 9 & 10

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CONFERENCE: TSU Outreach & Assistance in Montgomery Co. - May 9 & 10, 2019 There is no fee for this program; however, pre-registration is required by May 2nd, 2019. LUNCH IS PROVIDED! Registration: Contact-Karla Kean, Montgomery County Extension 931-648-5725 kkean1@tnstate.edu or kkean@utk.edu Registration: 8:30 am Program: 9:00 am –...

GRANT: Les Dames d’Escoffier : DEADLINE: July 15

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LES DAMES NASHVILLE NOW ACCEPTING CAREER ADVANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS Deadline is July 15; Grants to be awarded at a reception on September 9. Nashville, TN (May 1, 2019) — The Nashville chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier has opened up the application submission process for its annual...

Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Quarterly Newsletter – Spring 2019

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Forestry, 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...

Organic Crops Field Tour – April 25 2019

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Organic Crops Field Tour - April 25 2019 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will present its Organic Crops Field Tour on Thursday, April 25. This spring event will equip home and commercial growers alike with tips and resources for planting, harvesting...