Join the Tennessee White Oak Initiative
This initiative is asking Tennessee’s civic organizations, forestry groups, landowners and anyone interested to collect white oak acorns. The acorns will be planted and evaluated at the East TN
‘Food & the Common Good’ Anthology Released
The 32-page guidebook examines critical food justice issues while highlighting creative solutions that communities are building.
Host an Intern
The Organic Career Network (OCN), a project of the Organic Farmers Association, is excited to announce that Spring 2026 host applications are now open!
Celebrating National Farm to School Month
October is National Farm to School Month, and our colleagues at the National Farm to School Network are offering numerous resources for planning or finding an event to celebrate the occasion.
We’re Hiring!
TN Local Food is seeking a Part-Time Communications Coordinator to support outreach for the upcoming 2025 TN Local Food Summit and ongoing programs. This role focuses on content creation, social media management, newsletters, and event communications. The position is remote but requires residence in Davidson County, TN, with occasional in-person event coverage in Nashville. Experience with social media platforms, Mailchimp, and Canva is required. Experience or interest in the agricultural/food systems space is a bonus. Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
PODCAST: Forging Community on an Organic Farm
NCAT agriculture specialist Eric Fuchs-Stengel talks with Jack Kittredge and Julie Rawson, the couple behind Many Hands Organic Farm and co-authors of the book Many Hands Make a Farm. In this conversation, Jack and Julie share how they started their farm by cultivating a community of volunteers, many of whom have become shareholders and paid staff over the years.
Efforts to Define Regenerative Agriculture Continue
A literature review led by University of Reading scientist Dr. Nicholas Bardsley proposes a working definition of regenerative agriculture centered on ecological cycles and farm system outcomes.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Kiss the Ground Online Education
Kiss the Ground scholarships aim to promote equal opportunity to quality education for communities who have been both traditionally and currently underserved. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, students, teachers, and veterans to apply.
Regenerative Agriculture: A Transformative Approach to Ecological Farming and Soil Recovery
A new critical review, published in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, highlights the emergence and scientific basis of regenerative agriculture
HIRING: Food and Culinary Services Chef at Franklin Special District
Franklin School Nutrition Department was awarded a grant through the FDA to refine their cafeteria's cooking program and introduce more scratch cooking techniques.
PAID INTERNSHIPS: Organic Career Network
The Organic Career Network (OCN), a project of the Organic Farmers Association, is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Fall 2025 paid internship program.
HIRING: Working Lands Program Coordinator at Cumberland River Compact
The Cumberland River Compact is hiring a Working Lands Program Coordinator. They will primarily support the Compact’s agricultural programming, including the Compact’s River Friendly Farms certification, Grazing School, Terra Firma farm business class series, and other educational and conservation initiatives for farmers.
The Full Circle of Local Food Systems
What do farmers markets, locally owned grocery stores, and community compost centers have in common? This ATTRA/NCAT post provides perfect overview for local food systems. By Maura Henn, NCAT Local Food Systems Specialist
FUNDING: Rural Energy for America Program
You might be eligible for REAP funds that can be used for small and large solar and wind generation, high-efficiency HVAC systems, battery backup systems, and much more.
HIRING: Part-time Coalition Manager at NOC
The National Organic Coalition (NOC) is hiring a part-time Coalition Manager to support our work advancing strong organic food and agriculture policy. This is a dynamic, remote role (20 hours/week) position.
FREE: Greenhouse Plastic
HIRING: Food and Farming Outreach Specialist
Think Regeneration is looking for a dependable and mission-aligned Food and Farming Outreach Specialist to help bridge the gap between small regenerative farmers and the vibrant food scene in Nashville, TN.
SEEKING: Growers for Jalapeño trial
TSU needs of a producer to participate in a research trial on jalapeno peppers. TSU will supply the plants (36 total) for a farmer to grow on their land and collect specific research information.
Growing Together: Enhancing Fresh Produce Safety and Agricultural Practices in Tennessee
As part of an ongoing effort to improve food safety and agricultural practices, I would like to request you to join several Extension educators and fresh produce growers by participating in this research program entitled “Growing Together: Enhancing Fresh produce Safety and Agricultural Practices in Tennessee
Farmers Disaster Relief Resources
Karla Gargus, Extension Agent, UT-TSU Montgomery County Extension shared documents on how to sign up for disaster assistance for your farm and/or home. These include: Financial assistance for those impacted by Helene, calling your local branch for inquiries, notes for the the immediate aftermath, and financial assistance avenues.