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Sixth Annual Mid TN Growers Gathering – Feb 5th, 2018

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Sixth Annual Mid TN Growers Gathering - Feb 5th, 2018 So, the Sixth Annual Mid TN Growers Gathering will be Monday, February 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sylvia Ganier of Green Door Gourmet Farm has - again - offered to graciously host...

Submit Comments on Changes to Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rules

In Ag News, Agricultural Policy, Education/Networking Opportunities

Comments on Changes to Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rules USDA has announced its intention to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2017. This rule amends the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by adding...

Farmers Market Boot Camp Workshops

In Conferences, Education/Networking Opportunities

Register Now for the Farmers Market Boot Camp Workshops Knowing which foods can be made in a home kitchen, where they may be sold and how to properly label them is important for anyone thinking about making a food product in their home. Only foods considered...

Fellowship of the Preparation Makers Conference – Feb 9 – 11, 2018

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Fellowship of the Preparation Makers Conference The Southeast Biodynamic Association and Long Hungry Creek Farm are honored to be hosting this year's Fellowship of the Preparation Makers Conference. We hope that you, our regional friends and colleagues, will take the time and join us for...

Women Farmers of Middle Tennessee Gathering – FEB 16th

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Women Farmers of Middle Tennessee Gathering - FEB 16th Save the Date! Women Farmers of Middle Tennessee Gathering February 16th, 2018 10:00 - 3:00 The Nashville Food Project, Nashville, TN Potluck Lunch! Please Bring a dish to share! Please join us for the 6th Annual Gathering of Women Farmers. This low...

A Toolkit for Responding to Pesticide Drift

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A Toolkit for Responding to Pesticide Drift When pesticides are applied, they can move through the air to nearby homes and farms — and many pesticides can be harmful to health or neighboring crops. Sometimes drifting pesticides are visible as a cloud of spray droplets, as dust...

FREE PUBLICATIONS: Botanical Controls & Companion Plantings For Pest Control

In Education/Networking Opportunities, Reports

FREE PUBLICATION: Botanical controls and companion plantings for pest control resources Whiteflies are tiny, white insects that cause crop losses on a global scale. This tipsheet, "Whiteflies - Botanical Control Formulations," offers advice and direction on eliminating these pests through botanical pesticides. Download the digital publication free...

Food Safety Series: Production Water – December 5th in Ashland City, TN

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Tennessee Produce Safety Workshop Series December 5th, 2017 Join us in Ashland City, TN for Food Safety Series on Production Water This fall we will have six, hands-on workshops across the state covering timely topics on produce food safety, including worker health and hygiene, production water, postharvest water,...

New Organic Production Resource Available

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New Organic Production Resource Available Increasingly aware how food purchases affect their health and the environment, consumers are changing the way they eat. Sales of organic products in the United States totaled $47 billion in 2016, an increase of nearly $3.7 billion from 2015. But demand...

Slow Food MidTN’s Community Enrichment Grant – Deadline: Dec 22nd, 2017

In Education/Networking Opportunities, Funding/Grants

The Slow Food Middle Tennessee Community Enrichment Grant The Slow Food Middle Tennessee Community Enrichment Grant is for food-related entities, community and learning gardens, and business entrepreneurs whose work embodies our mission to promote “good, clean, and fair food for all.” In choosing our grant winners, our...