Middle Tennessee Growers

WEBINARS: Master Farm Manager Summer Series

Tennessee Master Farm Manager will focus on solid business principles and efficiently utilizing resources on the farm. The Summer Master Farm Manager Course will utilize a hybrid method, with both pre...
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VIRTUAL DISCUSSION: Land Access In The Southeast TN Region – May 5, 2022

Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers is hosting a three-part discussion series to explore land access and how it relates to our southeast TN region. Please join us for Part I of the series, A National Le...
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KICK-OFF WEEKEND: Burns Village & Farm, Presentation and Workshop – April 29-May 1

Burns Village & Farm is a new agrihood out side of Nashville and April 29-May 1, 2022 is their kick-off weekend. They are bringing Katie McCamant, co-author of Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable...
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FILM SCREENING: ‘Kiss the Ground’ – April 28, 2022

Join the TN Local Food Summit for a screening of the documentary film 'Kiss the Ground'. The film is about regenerative agriculture and the hope it provides for climate change mitigation and regenerat...
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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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HIRING: Assistant Grocery Coordinator at Rē: The Regenerative School – Fayetteville, TN

Posted 2.10.22 - TRē: The Regenerative School in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is currently seeking to fill a Buildings, Maintenance and Grounds position to maintain the residential buildings, farm struc...
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HIRING: Assistant Grocery Coordinator at The Chattanooga Food Center

Posted 2.10.22 - The Chattanooga Food Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is seeking a part-time Assistant Grocery Coordinator for its food project, Gaining Ground Grocery. The Chattanooga Food Ce...
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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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USDA Seeks Input on New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program

USDA is requesting public input to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. USDA is seeking written comments and will also host a public listening session on April 22, 2021. The new pro...
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