SURVEY: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Dear Grower, Small Farmer, Backyard or Community Gardener, I am Dr. Kaushalya Amarasekare, an Assistant Professor of Entomology in the College of Agriculture at Tennessee State University (TSU) and Extension Specialist at UT–TSU Cooperative Extension Program. As a part of...
Read MoreSURVEY: 2020 TN Hemp Budget Xiurui 'Iris' Cui, Extension Area Specialist at Montgomery County Extension is updating the 2020 Hemp Production Budget. She is asking for some help with a 16 questions survey. It should take more than 5 minutes of your time and your input...
Read MoreNational Farming Practices Survey Throughout the United States, farmers are using innovative approaches to sustainably produce crops and improve soil health. When deciding how and what to grow, many factors are taken into consideration, such as pest pressure, labor shortages, market prices, and complex regulations. Our...
Read MoreSURVEY: Tennessee Beginning Farmers Development Project (TBFRDP) I am pleased to announce that University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University have both received grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) entitled “Tennessee Beginning Farmers Development Project”. Over the next three years the...
Read MoreSURVEY: Local Food Safety Calling all produce growers and food hubs: how can we help you with food safety? The Local Food Safety Collaborative wants to know! Take their survey (only about 20 minutes of your time...
Read MoreNashville Farmers Market Survey Dear Community Partner, As part of the development of a new strategic plan for the Nashville Farmers’ Market, the staff and board are currently conducting a community survey. We want to know what you love about the market, what could be improved and...
Read MoreSURVEY: How Socially-disadvantaged Producers Participate in USDA Programs You are invited to participate in a research study, evaluating your experience with applying for USDA programs and service. This study is being conducted by Arvazena E. Clardy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Project Director. We hope to evaluate your...
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