LISTEN: Lunch Hour Harvest Webinar Series Recap, Part 2
A virtual Lunch & Learn series exploring how agriculture, local food, and public health intersect to shape healthier Tennessee communities.
Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grants
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) invites agriculture professionals in Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, universities, NGOs, and government and non-government organizations throughout the Southern Region who regularly work with farmers/ranchers to apply for grants up to $30,000.
‘Farm to Stay’ Grant Program
Airbnb and American Farmland Trust announced a new ‘Farm to Stay’ Grant Program, which will offer farmers and ranchers up to $10,000 per grant to start or expand an agritourism stay or experience. The grant program will help farmers renovate or prepare their properties to host overnight guests, or to launch agritourism experiences. ‘Farm to Stay’ Grant applications will open in November.
New Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resource Hub
The UTIA has launched a new disaster preparedness and recovery website that serves as an easy-to-use information hub for individuals, farms and communities across TN. The website brings together research-based Extension publications and trusted partner resources to help people prepare for emergencies, respond safely and recover.
Vote Cilantro Lime: Help TN Local Food Win $10,000 in Kevin's Sauce Showdown
We're Team Cilantro Lime in Kevin's Natural Foods' Sauce Showdown with Bussin' With the Boys. If Cilantro Lime wins the fan vote, Kevin's donates $10,000 to TN Local Food.
HIRING: TN Region Program Coordinator - SoSA
The Program Coordinator will continue to expand a statewide gleaning network by connecting farmers, produce packing houses, volunteers, feeding agencies, and funders to share fresh but unmarketable fruits and vegetables with people in need throughout Tennessee. In 2026, this work is expected to yield 1.3 million pounds (6.4 million servings) of nourishing food.
Share How You Keep Fresh Produce Safe
Nick Waynick, UT/TSU Extension agent for Cheatham County, is calling for your help with a TSU study. This survey is designed to learn about everyday farming practices related to fresh produce and food safety.
LISTEN: Lunch Hour Harvest Webinar Series Recap
A virtual Lunch & Learn series exploring how agriculture, local food, and public health intersect to shape healthier Tennessee communities.
Looking Back at Local Table 2026
Local Table 2026 brought more than 100 guests together to celebrate the farmers behind our food, share a locally sourced meal, and invest in a stronger future for Tennessee farms. Take a look back at an evening rooted in food, farmers, and community.
ORDER: Tree Seedlings from the Division of Forestry Nursery
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) East Tennessee Nursery (ETN) will open for tree seedling orders at 9 a.m. ET on Sept. 1, 2026. Orders will be accepted through 5 p.m. ET on March 15, 2027, or while supplies last.
2026 Mid-Year Reflection: What We’re Building Together
Using Livestock to Increase Cover Crop Profitability
ATTRA BLOG: Grazing cover crops can significantly increase both the health of the soil and the chances of making a profit the first year of cover cropping, compared with using cover crops with no livestock grazing.
APPLY: Natural Resources Conservation Service Funds
DEADLINE: August 24th, 2026 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project proposals to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners boost their operations and conserve natural resources.
HIRING: Community & Operations Coordinator at Nashville Food Cooperative
The Nashville Food Cooperative is seeking its first employee to help build and grow a community-owned local food system in Nashville. This is a flexible, part-time position (approximately 20 hours/week) for someone excited about cooperative development, local food systems, and helping shape a long-term vision for a community-owned grocery cooperative.
USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Soliciting Applications
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is soliciting applications for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) for the fiscal year 2026 funding cycle to support the delivery of education, outreach, and technical assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States.
DEADLINE: TN Local Food Summit’s Call For Proposals
The call for Proposals deadline is on May 22nd for the 2026 TN Local Food Summit. The 16th Annual Tennessee Local Food Summit is heading to Nashville, TN, on December 4–6, and we want YOUR voice on stage. Whether you're a farmer, food system advocate, educator, or community organizer, we're looking for session proposals that advance a resilient and equitable local food network in Tennessee.
Keeping an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture posted the following notice: It's time to keep an eye out for Spotted lanternfly nymphs in Tennessee! These invasive insects feed on a wide range of plants and can quickly spread if not managed early.
ACS Expands National Partnerships to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
Working alongside partners from across the country, ACS is helping deliver technical expertise and on-the-ground support to farmers implementing practices that enhance soil health, improve water quality, and strengthen long-term farm resilience.
Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA Support for Urban and Innovative Farmers
This bill provides programmatic improvements and resources for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production to address the growing program demand and equip the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Centers with tools to support the unique needs of urban and innovative operations.
LISTEN: Sustainable Animal Husbandry & Fiber Farming with Bugtussle Farm
Hear from Eric & Cher Smith about their livestock management strategies and the process of creating fiber products in the context of their regenerative, biodynamic, diversified family farm.