Here is a research article that is a move toward more sustainable agriculture - John Patrick. "A comprehensive study finds organic agriculture is more profitable for farmers than conventional agriculture. In spite of lower yields, the global study shows that the profit margins for organic...
Read MoreJoin the TSU Outreach and Assistance Conference for Farmers, Forest Landowners and Ranchers on July 14-15, 2015 at the Agriculture Extension Service Building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. No registration fee, but you do need to register. Travel funds are available. For More Information, Contact: Dr. Arvazena...
Read MoreThis workshop is part of Tennessee State University's Cooperative Extension Program: Third Tuesday Workshop Series. It will take place from June 16th from 10AM-2PM and will include the following topics: Hive Splitting, Summertime Hive Management, and Preparing for Honey Extraction. This workshop will use live bees so...
Read MoreThe sixth and final workshop in our CSA Workshop Series will be June 15th from 1-3 PM CST in Grimley, TN. Come and learn marketing tips and ways to keep your customers happy from the Herb and Plow Farm's Chris and Ron Arnold and Megan...
Read MoreThe Organic Association of Kentucky is hosting two field days about Integrated Weed Management(6/2) & Trickle Irrigation(6/9). Tuesday, June 2 - The Organic Association of Kentucky will host a field day on Integrated Weed Management at the University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm on Tuesday,...
Read MoreFood Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is offering a webinar on Fencing this next Wednesday, May 20th. Discover the ins and outs of fencing for livestock: planning, placement, and practicality of making fence. You'll learn about fence types, mental and physical barriers, resources, costs, and preparation....
Read MoreCrop insurance is a critical part of a comprehensive risk management strategy. Matching operations with crop insurance options is important. In addition, identifying and matching a farm's overall business goals to other insurance tools is an important step in the growth and sustainability of the...
Read MoreThe Center for Crop Diversification will be offering a webinar, Hops 101, on Thursday, May 7, from 2-3:15 p.m. EDT. UK Horticulture Specialist Shawn Wright, who has been conducting hops research at the University of Kentucky's Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability, will present information...
Read MoreThis from Civil Eats: According to Jean-Martin Fortier, it isn’t a farmer’s job to feed the world. And he finds it absurd that many U.S.-based food and agriculture companies tell farmers they should do so. “Feeding the world? People in Africa don’t need the U.S. to...
Read More"We are excited to have Bob Due, grower and owner of Terraced Gardens Farm, leading our next CSA workshop on Choosing Equipment for a Small, Diversified Farm on Monday, May 11 from 1-3 PM (EST). Bob has been interested in tractors and tillers since the...
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