Produce Safety Alliance Training - June 19th The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC), in partnership with the National Farmers Union, is proud to offer workshops across the country to help familiarize young and beginning farmers with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). When FSMA goes into...
Read MoreA Guide to Farming-Friendly Solar From the University of Vermont's Center for Sustainable Agriculture: "Locally grown goods from farms and sustainable energy are good things that seem quintessentially Vermont. But sometimes the production of these hallmarks of sustainable living can find themselves in competition for land...
Read MoreCOURSES: Organic Certification - August 2-3 & 9-10 2017 The course will be offered at two locations: 1.Tennessee State University, (main campus),Nashville (August 2nd - 3rd, 2017 2. UT/TSU Extension Services, Agricenter International, Shelby County, Memphis( August 9th - 10th,...
Read MoreHIRING: Farmhand at The Food Initiative Posted April 27th, 2017 I am passing on the information for The Food Initiative program here in Clarksville. They are accepting applications for a farm hand right now. They are looking possibly for a college age student who wants to...
Read MoreSEEKING: Poly Latch Wire and Channels Posted April 27th, 2017 Looking for 32 feet of poly latch wire and channels to buy, if anyone has some laying around. Please contact David Wells at David Wells ...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: Beginning Farmers & Ranchers Development - May 16th, 2017 Where: UT-TSU Montgomery County Extension 1030 Cumberland Heights Road Clarksville, TN 37040 When: May 16, 2017 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday, 16 May 2017 Register: This workshop is free, contact Kean, Karla at kkean@utk.edu to attend AGENDA 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Registration 9:00...
Read MoreTALK: Mayor Barry's Sustainability Initiatives - April 27th From the Cumberland talk series: One year ago this month, Mayor Megan Barry convened her Livable Nashville Committee – comprised of public, private, environmental, academic, and philanthropic leaders – and charged its members with developing a shared vision for...
Read MoreNEW GROUP: Nashville Area Herbalists This from Rachel Maxwell Carpenter:I am trying to get the word out about a Facebook group I've started called "Nashville Area Herbalists" The idea is for this to be a place for herbalists or anyone who is even remotely interested in...
Read MoreSEEKING: Brillion Seeder/Cultipacker Posted April 17th, 2017 Davidson and Robertson County farmer seeking Brillion Seeder/Cultipacker or similar for seeding a test plot. Any shallow surface seeder such as that usually used for alfalfa or buckwheat. We would like to rent this from you for 1-2 days...
Read MoreGRANT: Les Dames d'Escoffier Career Advancement This is a pretty great opportunity for women farmers in Middle Tennessee!from the Nashville Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an international group of women in food - chefs, business owners, farmers and food advocates. This cash grant is designed to assist...
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