WORKSHOP: Best Practices for River Friendly Farms – Nov 28
Topics will include: livestock management, exclusionary fencing, alternative watering solutions, and success stories from farmers that have used the…
Farm to School Grantees’ Growing Achievements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to incorporating local and regional foods throughout its nutrition assistance programs,…
WORKSHOP: Soil Health w/ Steve Groff – Jan 23
This Soil Health workshop focuses on vegetable and specialty crops here in Springfield, TN (Robertson County). Steve Groff…
UT COURSES: Produce Safety
This is a great place to start to get your Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) questions answered!
Farm School For Women
Estate Planning and Real Estate Law, Need Help On the Farm?, When to Call the Vet and much more…
Industrial Hemp Licensing & Production Meetings
Meetings jointly organized by Tennessee State University, Cooperative Extension & UT Extension, Institute of Agriculture and The University of…
Southern SAWG – Jan 23-26, 2019
Both the speakers and attendees represent a cross-section of the Southern Food System with producers representing a range of…
Grassland’s Farmers Market
Grassland that is every Wednesday from 2:00 – 6:00. It’s located at 2177 Hillsboro Road, Franklin ,Tn. 37069
WORKSHOPS: Marketing on Facebook – various dates and locations
These hands-on workshops will introduce value-added agriculture entrepreneurs, agritourism operators and direct farm marketers to marketing using Facebook….
WORKSHOP: Organic Vegetables – Sept. 26th
How to Become Certified Organic – Presenter: TN Crop Improvement Association, Organic Certification of NAP Crops – Presenter: Farm…
UPDATED: Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production
Offers current information about potting mixes for use in transplant or containerized plant production and for those wishing to…
Soil Conservation District Field Day at Trevecca Urban Farm – Sept. 26
The tour the Urban Farm begins at 9:00am to showcase Conservation Best Management practices. Soil health presentation on the…
BUYING/SELLING/SHARING/HIRING
HIRING: Sales Manager at Caney Fork Farms
Posted 11.15.18
An authentic farm house, complete with 38.39 acres of beautiful rolling hills, creek, two springs, barns, and income-producing…
FOR SALE: Farm in Lynnville, TN
Posted 11.15.18
An authentic farm house, complete with 38.39 acres of beautiful rolling hills, creek, two springs, barns, and income-producing…
HIRING: Gardener for Hermitage Hotel’s Gardens at Glen Leven
Posted 11.2.18
The position requires 1-3 years’ experience of gardening/farming in a professional or nursery capacity. Home gardeners may be…
FOR SALE: Strawberries plants from Green Door Gourmet
Posted 10.18.18
Green Door Gourmet has plenty of leftover strawberry plants for sale. 50 plants/flat, $15/flat.
NEWS
Farm to School Grantees’ Growing Achievements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to incorporating local and regional foods throughout its nutrition assistance programs,…
USDA Partners to Improve Community Infrastructure
Two individuals and a farming couple chosen to receive Organic Leadership Awards from the Organic Trade Association this…
Organic Trade Association Awards to Recognize Four Incredible Leaders
Two individuals and a farming couple chosen to receive Organic Leadership Awards from the Organic Trade Association this…
Here’s How America Uses Its Land
The 48 contiguous states alone are a 1.9 billion-acre jigsaw puzzle of cities, farms, forests and pastures that Americans…
50-State Food System Scorecard
From farm to fork, our food system should be something we are proud of—supporting farmers, workers, and local economies;…
Calculating Climate Benefits for Climate Smart Farms
What are the climate impacts of a given farm practice? While we know lots of strategies for reducing…
How Reintegrating Livestock and Restoring Soils Can Lead to More Resilient Farms
Across the United States, more farmers are finding that practices that have worked in the past are no longer…
Submit Comments on Changes to Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rules
9 days left remain! USDA has announced its intention to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule…
Directory of State Agricultural Loan Programs Released
The National Council of State Agricultural Finance Programs and the Council of Development Finance Agencies have released the 2017…
STUDY: Agrobiodiversity Investments Is A Triple Win
The first comprehensive scientific analysis of how agrobiodiversity can make our vulnerable food system more resilient, sustainable and nutritious…
New Certification for Bee-Friendly Farms
A new certification program enables agricultural producers to let consumers know they are farming in ways that benefit bees….
NPR: Congress and Farmers Are Shocked By Proposed USDA Cuts
Top officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture didn’t even try to act enthusiastic as they unveiled details of…