Education and Networking Opportunities – Page 23

REPORT: Farming with Walk-Behind Tractors

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REPORT: 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...

WORKSHOP: Farm Equipment Demonstrations, Information and DIY Vermiculture – 5.22.18

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WORKSHOP: Farm Equipment Demonstrations, Information and DIY Vermiculture - 5.22.18 LUNCH & LEARN: Join us for a day on the farm. Dress appropriately as some of this event is outside. Preregistration is recommended. Workshop fee includes lunch ($20 preregistered, $25 at the door). This workshop is...

LUNCH & LEARN: Creating a Community Food System

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LUNCH & LEARN: Creating a Community Food System - APR 17, JUN 19th, AUG 14th & OCT 16th The Nashville Farmers' Market invites the community to participate in a four-part series of lunch and learn events to network and discuss how we can work together to...

PP PRESENTATION: Barber Pole Worms In Small Ruminants

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[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...

COURSE: TSU 2018 Organic Certification – JUL 3 & OCT 9

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COURSE: TSU 2018 Organic Certification - JUL 3 & OCT 9 This course is open to community, growers, gardeners and please share with our stakeholders in your county who may be interested. A certificate from TSU as well as 1 CEU will be awarded after...

New Funding For Socially Disadvantaged & Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program

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New Funding For Socially Disadvantaged & Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program Farmers of color and military veteran farmers face particularly challenging obstacles when it comes to starting and sustaining successful farm operations. One of the factors hampering the success of these farmers has been their...

WORKSHOPS: Barefoot Farmer – Biodynamic and Organic – APR 8th & MAY 6th

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WORKSHOPS: Barefoot Farmer - Biodynamic and Organic - APR 8th & May 6th Biodynamic Workshop Series - April 8th Join us one Sunday of April, June and August of 2018 for Biodynamic workshops with Jeff Poppen, the grandfather of Biodynamic Farming & Gardening in the Southeast. Topics to...

National Farming Practices Survey

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National Farming Practices Survey Throughout the United States, farmers are using innovative approaches to sustainably produce crops and improve soil health. When deciding how and what to grow, many factors are taken into consideration, such as pest pressure, labor shortages, market prices, and complex regulations. Our...

Healthy Farms, Healthy Rivers Symposium – March 9th

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Healthy Farms, Healthy Rivers Symposium - March 9th Save the Date for our "Healthy Farms, Healthy Rivers Symposium" On Friday, March 9th the Compact will be hosting a FREE one day event gathering people from around the Middle-Tennessee agricultural community to discuss how our Tennessee farms are...

WORKSHOPS: Record Keeping for Successful Value-Added Enterprises – March 13, 14 &15

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WORKSHOPS: Record Keeping for Successful Value-Added Enterprises - March 13, 14 &15 This workshop will teach basic recordkeeping for direct marketing, food processing and agritourism enterprises. Participants will learn about setting up a chart of accounts, items, customers and vendors, entering sales and making deposits, paying...