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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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, 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!

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.

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!  

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.

Greg Brann is teaching the course, focusing on improving managed grazing practices and protecting creeks, sinkholes, and other sensitive resources.

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

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.

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.

Join What Chefs Want’s Local Food Connection team and state-wide partners Tennessee Local Food for an interactive workshop designed specifically for TN producers. Understand the basics of how the Local Food Connection (LFC) program works.

This educational event offers direct farm marketers an opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity utilizing computers and free content creation software to produce effective social media content for their farm businesses.

Join Steven Ussery of Stewards Unlimited for a workshop on business planning and grant writing for farms and agribusinesses. Randall Tomlinson will also share about his experience accessing grant funds to expand Sequatchie Cove Creamery. 

There are three upcoming workshops for Value-Added Producers who may be interested in applying for the Value-Added Producer Grant through USDA.  USDA personnel and UT Extension Specialists will present information on how they can develop a strong grant application.

We are excited to announce this year’s lineup for the Farmers Market Vendor Boot Camp Webinar Series. Sessions will focus on marketing, regulations, and resources, including funding programs, for farmers market vendors.

Farm to School Institutes are Day-long workshops to be conducted in-person to help bring community partners together to support Farm to School efforts in TN. East - February 7th, 2025, Knoxville TN- UT Conference Center, West - February 10th 2025, Martin TN- Martin Event Center, Middle - February 12th 2025, Nashville TN, Ellington Agriculture

Time to Celebrate 12 Years of Small-to-Mid-Size Farming in Middle TN!
Join us for this year’s gathering on Monday, February 5, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

This marks the second year that the Tennessee Local Food Summit (TLFS) will host the event. The TLFS is a 501(c)(3) organization with a governing board and broad financial support. Its mission is to support, educate, and connect a sustainable Mid-Tennessee food system—a role previously fulfilled by the Mid-TN Growers.

Explore Sequatchie Cove Farm’s regeneratively-grazed pastures as a panel of growers, grazers, researchers and an herbalist digs into the topic of resilience in farming and its many facets: ecological, financial, social, etc.