USDA's New Organic Checkoff: Pros & Cons Hello all, Attached is a three-page synopsis of this new "organic checkoff". On April 19, USDA is expected to release the final ruling that will enshrine the organic checkoff’s structure and let stakeholders vote on whether to move forward. This topic...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: Record-keeping for Successful Value-Added Enterprises Posted Mar. 19th, 2017 This educational workshop will teach farmers how to use Quicken software to keep financial records for direct marketing, food processing and agritourism enterprises. Participants will learn how to set up categories and tags, write checks, record...
Read MoreWEBINAR: Goats & Sheep: Raising Browsers & Grazers Tuesday, March 21, 2017 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) Do you have questions about raising sheep and goats on your operation? Please join us for this webinar! Two of FACT’s past Fund-a-Farmer grantees will be presenting: Jim...
Read MoreWORKSHOP: E-commerce April 18th & May 9th Locations Are Memphis and Jonesborough Is e-commerce right for your farm? To help farmers answer this question, the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture will conduct “E-commerce for Direct Farm Marketers” workshops in Memphis on April 18, 2017, and...
Read MoreSouthern Appalachian Heirloom Bush Bean Study This study is seeking several growers, organic and conventional, in both the Upper Cumberland and Nashville areas to evaluate several lines for a specialty crops block grant. The lab of Dr. Brian Leckie at Tennessee Tech University will be screening...
Read MoreNOTICE: East Franklin Farmers' Market Farmers market on the East side of Williamson County in Franklin. This spring will be the 3rd year of continuous operations open year round. We are partnered with the Williamson County Parks Department and located in Liberty Park off McEwen drive...
Read MoreBiodynamic Workshop Barefoot Farm Series Join us the first Sunday of April, June and August of 2017 for Biodynamic workshops with Jeff Poppen, the grandfather of Biodynamic Farming & Gardening in the Southeast. Topics to be covered include: Composting, Plowing, Spring Gardening, Soil Health, Cold Frames,...
Read MoreHow to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch This 32-page Ag Innovations Series technical bulletin provides detailed instruction for crop and livestock producers, as well as educators, on how to conduct research at the farm level using practical strategies and peer-reviewed research findings. How to...
Read MorePack Shed Rules Employee Handbook Good harvest-to-sale handling techniques are important to us as farmers because we work hard to grow, care for, and harvest quality produce. We want to ensure our fruits and vegetables stay at their peak quality as long as possible, thereby satisfying...
Read MoreTennessee New Farmer Academy - Starts MAR 20th The Tennessee New Farmer Academy is a seven-month certificate program designed for those with an interest in becoming agricultural entrepreneurs. Ideal candidates for this program include those who are new to agriculture, those who wish to transition...
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