RESOURCE: Introduction to Crop Insurance for Organic and Transitioning Producers Crop insurance programs can help minimize risk and protect you and your farm from weather- and market-related losses. This guidebook is designed to help you understand how crop insurance works and how to determine which crop...
Read MoreFARMERS OFFERED NEW COST SHARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM NASHVILLE – Tennessee farmers looking to expand their markets and increase food safety by becoming Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified now have the opportunity to receive financial assistance from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). GAP certification allows...
Read MorePODCASTS: Food, Farming, and the Future Debuts Flipping the Table, a new podcast series featuring honest conversations about food, farming, and the future, debuted January 15, 2019. Michael R. Dimock, program director of Roots of Change at the Public Health Institute, is host for the series....
Read MoreSEEKING: Southern SAWG Board Members Posted 1.20.19 The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Board of Directors is accepting applicants for consideration of a board appointment beginning in July 2019, and running through June 2022. In a letter of interest, include a summary of your skills and experience...
Read More10 Most Profitable Specialty Crops to Grow Growing specialty crops is the perfect way to turn your gardening skills and knowledge into extra income. Unlike commonly grown crops like grain and vegetables, specialty crops are not widely grown and bring higher prices for growers. It’s not...
Read MoreSeventh Annual Mid TN Growers Gathering - Feb 4, 2019 Hi all, I hope you are having another cozy winter, either enjoying the fruits of your labor, growing, relaxing, addressing infrastructure, or curling up with a seed catalog. Before we get fully started with our spring...
Read MoreProduce Safety Alliance Grower Training - Feb 23, 2019 We are pleased to announce that we will be conducting a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training at the Pick TN Conference in Franklin on Saturday, February 23 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. This is a great...
Read MoreHIRING: Farm Director at Renovatus Posted 1.9.19 Renovatus is a recovery community for those seeking to be free from drug or alcohol addiction. Renovatus assists those who are seeking Jesus Christ and a new way of life in Him. Renovatus offers Christian Discipleship, a Safe Home, Life...
Read MoreFOR SALE: Dorper Rams & Truck Posted 1.9.19 Peaceful Pastures has 2, Dorper rams for sale. Full Dorper but not registered. Proven, grass-fed and grass finished. Selling because we are too heavy on their genetics. Also, 1993, diesel, flat bed, long bed dually with steel 14’ bed,...
Read MoreSHORT COURSE: Middle Tennessee Landscape Management - Jan 8 & 9, 2019 2019 Middle Tennessee Landscape Management Short Course January 8th and 9th Williamson County Ag Expo Park 4215 Long Lane in Franklin, Tennessee EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 17 REGISTRATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 27 Please join us for the 13th...
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