Middle Tennessee Growers

APPLICATION OPEN: TN Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP) Oct 1-8th

The goal of the Producer Diversification program is to encourage agricultural producers to expand or improve their working farm/existing operation through the production of diversified agricultural pr...
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Tennessee Women In Agriculture & Human Sciences Conference – Nov 3-4, 2022

On November 3-4, 2022 @ 8:30 a.m., we will be hosting a two-day conference for TSU Women In Agriculture-Human Sciences on November 3rd and 4th on TSU Campus. Address: Farrell-Westbrook Agricultural ...
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Avian Influenza Confirmation in TN

Please find attached additional guidance from Dr. Samantha Beaty (Tennessee State Veterinarian) and TDA regarding the confirmation of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a flock of backya...
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Cheatham County Farms Tour – October 9th

Join TOGA for a tour of three Cheatham Co. farms on Sunday, October 9, 2022, starting at 2:00 p.m. Visit Sounding Stone Farm, Sugar Camp Farm and No.9 Farms....
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HIRING: Chief Programs Officer and Director of Finance and Administration

Posted 8.15.22 - The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is responsible for the development, management and evaluation of programs at The Nashville Food Project. Reporting to the CEO, the CPO leads the articu...
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FUNDING: Costs of Organic & Transitioning Producers

Posted 6.22.22 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are two initiat...
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HIRING: TN Regional Office Program Coordinator for Society of Saint Andrews

Posted 4.2.22 - The Program Coordinator will continue to expand a statewide gleaning network—connecting farmers and produce packing houses, volunteers, feeding agencies, and funders—to share fresh...
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HIRING: Farm Crew at Sugar Camp Farm

Posted 2.18.22 - We currently have openings for 3 part time, seasonal (3 days a week, and possibly every 3rd Saturday market) positions on our farm crew. The farm crew will learn most aspects of farmi...
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USDA Action to Promote Meat and Poultry Market Competition

USDA announced support, resources, and new rules that will strengthen the American food supply chain, promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processor...
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USDA Introduces New Insurance Policy for Farmers Who Sell Locally

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for agricultural producers with small farms who sell locally. The new Micro Farm policy simplifies record k...
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USDA Announces Four Billion To Strengthen Food System

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through the Build Back Better initiative, the National Sustainable Agriculture Co...
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UN Report Probes Food Safety of Organic Food

This report discusses organic agriculture and its ecological roles in sustaining farming practices and protecting the environment, as well as its economic aspects. This paper also discusses organic ag...
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