Upcoming events
West Tennessee Grazing School - Troy, TN
There are two upcoming Grazing Schools for farmers taught by Grazing Specialist, Greg Brann. Farmers may be eligible to receive 80% cost-share assistance from the Compact to install exclusionary fence. We are taking on select projects that maximize soil health and protect waterways. Historically underserved farmers are encouraged to apply.
CRAFT Farm Tour: Diversified Silvopasture at Solace Farm
Join us for our first farm tour of the year, as we tour Solace Farm in Coalmont, TN (about an hour northwest of Chattanooga). Solace Farm is a diverse livestock operation – producing meats, garlic, and value-added products as well – all on top of a restored strip mine site! Located in the middle of several thousand acres of formerly strip mined land, Caleb and his wife bought the farm in 2008, with aims to use livestock and good farming practices to help restore the land.
Slow Your Roll: Plan Before You Plant
You are invited to join us at the Sunday Morning Flower Farm for a tour of the farm led by owner Amy Patton. You will also create a small take-home herb garden pot! Lunch will be provided, so please register.
CRAFT Farm Tour with ASD - Poultry & Sheep Silvopasture
Sequatchie Cove Farm, Sequatchie, TN
Come to Sequatchie Cove Farm and see how two generations of conscientious farming has resulted in a robust operation, deep community roots, and a beautiful, ecologically balanced agricultural system.
Middle Tennessee Grazing School - Leoma, TN
There are two upcoming Grazing Schools for farmers taught by Grazing Specialist, Greg Brann. Farmers may be eligible to receive 80% cost-share assistance from the Compact to install exclusionary fence. We are taking on select projects that maximize soil health and protect waterways. Historically underserved farmers are encouraged to apply.
Establishing Agroforesty on Your Farm
Join UT Extension for a two-hour workshop to learn what to consider before starting an agroforestry venture on your farm. Tour our host farm’s agroforestry plot and learn about various agroforestry systems. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required by April 25th.
VIRTUAL NETWORK CALL: A Future with Farmers
The Young Farmer’s Network is inviting you to a virtual network call featuring Farm Bill updates, coalition highlights, and what's next with Executive Director Michelle Hughes and Policy Director Vanessa Garcia Polanco. This is a space to get information, ask questions, and stay connected to the young farmer movement.
WEBINAR: Cultivating Resilience Through Recordkeeping
FARRMS is offering a free, 90-minute, virtual deep dive into the core essentials of farm financial management. Hear from technical experts and local farmers who have bridged the gap between muddy boots and balanced books.
WORKSHOP: 1890 SARE Farm Bootcamp - Disaster Preparedness & Farmer Resources
1890 SARE Farm Bootcamp Workshop is a powerful three-day training designed to equip farmers with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to build resilient and sustainable operations.
Middle TN Growers Gathering
Celebrate small-midsize farming in Middle TN! Connect and learn with farmers and friends of farmers across the region.
WEBSERIES: Master Small Ruminant Producers
2026 Master Small Ruminant Producer Zoom Series registration is open. It will take place on Thursday evenings, beginning February 5th and ending on April 9th, from 6:30-8:00 pm EST. Visit the UT Small Ruminant Programs Facebook page or visit our website for more information.
Master Farm Manager Course
The UT Master Farm Manager program is hosted by Cheatham, Davidson, Sumner and Robertson County and counts for educational requirements on many of the TAEP Programs. Location: Highland Rim Research and Education Center 3181 Experiment Station Road, Spring on January 13th, 20th, 27th and February 3rd, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Cost: $100.
WEBINAR: Fish Emulsion for Organic Production
Join NCAT's Gabriella Soto-Vélez and Leah Philips from ECHO North America to learn how to turn fish scraps into a powerful on-farm fertilizer, how and when to use it in your production, and what to keep in mind to stay aligned with USDA organic regulations.
WEBINAR: Lunch & Learn: Small-Scale Fruit Production
CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension are happy to announce the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2025. Join Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison and John Lyttle, Agriculture Extension Agent, as they discuss methods for producing the highest-quality berries and tree fruit.
An Evening with Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben, the Schumann Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College, is the founder of 350.org and the more recently established ThirdAct.org, a national political action organization mobilizing Americans aged 60 and older to protect both our climate and our democracy. He has written extensively on the impact of climate change, having authored a dozen books on the topic.
WORKSHOP: Introduction to Mushroom Logs
The course will cover topics such as substrate and spawn selection, materials and tools needed for growing, cultivation methods, harvesting, and aftercare. Taught by Nashville Foodscapes' very own, Wes Wojtowicz.
TOUR: Silvopasture at Caney Fork Farm - Carthage, TN
Join us for a tour of a working silvopasture system where sheep rotationally graze a mix of grass species. This system supports soil health, forage growth, and livestock while contributing to carbon sequestration.
WEBINAR: Fall Weed Management
What issues did you have with weeds this summer? Learn what type of winter cover crops you could grow, and/or how soil nutrient imbalances can be corrected before next year
WEBINAR: Biological Amendments In-Furrow, Planting Best Practices
Biological seed treatments and amendments are a new frontier of organic ag and soil health. They can be a low-cost and yield-raising source of fertility, but they are also a new product and there is plenty of uncertainty about what actually works and the proper way to use them
TSU Small Farm Expo
The 2024 TSU Small Farm Expo, the seminal event of the TSU Extension calendar, gives us the opportunity to reach out to our partners from across the industry of Tennessee agriculture and enhance our relationships with them so that together we can advance Tennessee agriculture and Tennessee farmers.
Small Farm Sustainability & Local Foods Conference
The Small Farm Sustainability & Local Foods Conference’s main goal is to increase awareness and understanding of novel and innovative sustainable agricultural practices that are key to empowering small and mid-sized farms, smallholder producers, students, and community members in the mid-south.
TOUR: Forest Farming at Boring Roots and Herbs - Dunlop, TN
This tour will include a great overview of an established forest farming site, as well as a brief demonstration of typical post-harvest handling and cleaning of forest botanicals.
Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference
The conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, provides educational and networking opportunities for dairy business owners, researchers, extension professionals, and industry partners. Includes sessions and tours offering actionable information designed to maximize enterprise savings and new revenue.
TSU West TN Outreach Conference-Jackson TN
TSU West TN Outreach Conference-Jackson TN July 30-31st, 2025, 8:00AM – 5:00PM, West TN Research and Education Center- 605 Airways Blvd, Jackson, TN 38301
Slow Your Roll: Plan Before You Plant - Cut Flower Production
Slow Your Roll: Plan Before You Plant. July 11th, 2025 Topic: Cut Flower Production. Location: The Vintage Dahlia 3089 Old Sango Rd, Clarksville, TN, United States, 37043. Time: 12:00 -2:00 pm
Beginning Farmer Resources in a Changing World: Small Livestock & Poultry
This free webinar from NCAT and partners will highlight current resources, opportunities, and support systems available to beginning farmers navigating today's evolving agricultural landscape.
Slow Your Roll: Plan Before You Plant - Blueberries & Christmas Tree Production
Slow Your Roll: Plan Before You Plant, Topic: Blueberries and Christmas Tree Production, Erin’s Farm, 7000 Hodges Rd. Cunningham, TN 37052, Cunningham, TN. The program is free, lunch is provided but you must register!
WORKSHOP: Nature's Pest Control: Using Insects, Ecosystems, and Soil Health to Your Advantage in Vegetable Production
Join the Cumberland River Compact and the Sierra Club Clarksville-Montgomery County chapter at the Wade Bourne Nature Center for a workshop that goes a step beyond Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—an approach to farming and gardening that focuses on soil health as a means to naturally minimize pest pressure.
SETN Young Farmer Coalition Farm Olympics
Attendees may participate in, or simply watch, a variety of farm-related sporting events. This years’ events include some old favorites like the highly competitive Cove Creek Classic two person temporary fencing race and the Kubota of Chattanooga Transplant Race, along with some new events like the All-Ages Water Trough Relay and the Summer Fields wool hand spin-off!
Slow Your Roll: Plan Before You Plant - Strawberries/Flowers
Montgomery County UTExtension invites you to this upcoming lunch and learn. Learn about strawberry and flower production at H & S Farms, 500 Seven Mile Ferry Rd, Cunningham, TN, United States, Tennessee. The workshop is free, lunch is provided, and you must register.
Robertson County Grazing School
Greg Brann is teaching the course, focusing on improving managed grazing practices and protecting creeks, sinkholes, and other sensitive resources.
Wacky Wednesday Lunch & Learn in Clarksville
This seed swap will take place at the APSU Outdoor Education Center, 529 York St, Clarksville, TN Please carpool as parking is limited, and bring your own lunch. Free but registration is required
Spring Farm Dinner - May 16th & 17th
Edible Nashville invites you to an unforgettable evening at the stunning Williamson Family Farm in Murfreesboro, TN, where farm-to-table dining meets seasonal flavors. Savor a mouthwatering five-course meal crafted by Chef Arnold Myint of International Market and our very own Chef Skylar Bush.
Organic Seed Production Online Course
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and seed preservation? Organic Seed Alliance is excited to announce the 2025 Organic Seed Production Online Course, beginning in Spring 2025. This comprehensive, interactive, and cohort-based program is designed to provide in-depth training for aspiring organic seed producers.
A Stroll Through the Barley - UK Spindletop Farm
The Ohio Valley Grain Exchange, the James B. Beam Institute, and the Food Connection@UK invite you to an afternoon and evening devoted to barley on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:00 pm EDT. We will look at barley variety plots at UK’s Spindletop Farm.