Join us for a conversation with a farmer/advisor who has been farming with AI all season and an organic certifier who has explored using AI to streamline processing and reduce paperwork. You’ll find some new ideas and some helpful warnings. 

AgVets Opportunities on Farmland and the Natural Resources Conservation Service is calling all veteran famers, asking them to join this upcoming information session. Learn from Trevor Hunt about the programs and opportunities that could benefit your farm.

Get an overview of the goals and methods of certified organic production of livestock, including dairy, beef, sheep and goats, poultry, and minor species.

Limited seating is available, so save your place at the This free class is intended for people who have recently purchased land and want to know more about certain programs that may be available to them. TOPICS COVERED: NRCS programs such as EQIP, Extension Programs and Classes, How to apply for Tax Exempt, Conservation Easements, the Greenbelt Program and Who Qualifies, TAEP Overview, Grants & Funding Opportunities, and a Q&A Session.

Join us for the third webinar in our five-part series highlighting the intersection of food, agriculture, and public health. In this webinar, we will explore the unique mental health challenges facing agricultural workers and farming communities. Participants will gain a better understanding of the common stressors affecting those in agriculture, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression, and examine the barriers and stigma that can prevent individuals from seeking support. 

Farmers make so many decisions to get planting right - like timing, depth, and population. But despite their best efforts, not every field comes up great. It can be tough to decide which fields to replant.

SE TOPP partner, Georgia Organics is hosting the second of the “Ask an Organic Farmer” webinar series with Shaun and Sabrina Terry of Grateful Pastures Farm, an organic pastured poultry farm in Mansfield, GA. Each webinar of this series will highlight a Certified Organic farmer, and participants will be able to learn about their farm journey, their motivation and barriers to being organic, and lessons they’ve learned through lived experience. This series is geared towards farmers that are interested in transitioning to organic, beginning farmers, and farmers that are seeking advice from experienced growers. The webinar will include an ‘office hours’ portion, where participants can ask Shaun and Sabrina questions, seek guidance, and engage in an open floor discussion.

The National Young Farmers Coalition has launched A Future With Farmers, a campaign to empower farmers and advocates through farmer leadership opportunities, community partnerships, and farmer-centered policy development. We'll be hosting our first campaign webinar focused on Policy Development on June 23 at 12 pm CT/1 pm ET

The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), through the Organic Trade Association and partners, is offering growers of transitional and organic pulses, such as beans, peas, lentils, peanuts an online opportunity to find new business partners.

Attendees can receive valuable information, products, and techniques that can help backyard fruits and other plants flourish. Get expert tips on blackberries, blueberries, elderberries and more, enjoy live demos and explore research plantings. Plus, hear a special presentation from retiring UT Extension specialist and fruit-growing legend David Lockwood!

Story Lab 102: The Farm Practices Workshop goes deeper. It gives farmers frameworks for documenting and sharing their specific farming practices to educate and build trust through their marketing.

Farm Olympics is a wonderful time for you to connect with other farmers and community members in real life while blowing off a little steam by playing farm chore-related games, enjoying a relaxed meal together, and dancing. We do all this while also spreading awareness about the serious challenges that young farmers face, and raising money to help our chapter address some of those issues.

The NCAT webinar in this series focuses on Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes, with an emphasis on pastures, row crops, and vineyards. This webinar series will explore the science behind the workings of soil microbes, and why microbial inoculants are so effective in plant and soil health

This webinar is designed to give a clear, practical introduction to Farm Service Agency loan options, with a focus on Direct Operating Loans, Farm Ownership Loans, and Microloans. Whether you are just starting your farm journey, growing an existing operation, or thinking about purchasing land, this session will help break down the basics in a way that is easy to understand and useful for real farm planning.

Join other farmers for a Farmer Story Lab, a 90-minute hands-on workshop session designed to help organic farmers tell their farm story clearly, confidently, and in their own voice so they can grow their business and help others understand help others understand what organic is and why they should buy organic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Celebrate small-midsize farming in Middle TN! Connect and learn with farmers and friends of farmers across the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.