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.

Grazing specialist and farmer Greg Brann will lead this day-long workshop, with help from Ira Jones, the 2022 Davidson County Soil & Water Conservation District “Conservationist Farmer of the Year.” The first part of the day will be spent in the “classroom” and the second half in the field. Learn about the best breeds for a forage-based system, how to increase stocking density, and more.

TSU and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service present the Urban Ag. Expo. Enjoy topics such as Container Gardening, Verticle Gardens, Hydroponic Systems, and Raised Beds

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.

We’re bringing the pasture walk conversation online! Join grazing specialist Randall Tomlinson and regenerative farmer Elson Mast (Manderley Farms) for a live chat on managing 300 head of cattle with regenerative grazing.

Let’s explore ways to sell within the community, from CSAs to pick-your-own models, while fostering meaningful relationships with customers. We’ll reflect on gratitude for abundance and the reciprocity that strengthens community-based food systems.

Join us for a special screening of Roots So Deep, a documentary series examining regenerative agriculture and climate change, along with a panel discussion with farmers featured in the series!

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

Learn how to turn garden and kitchen scraps into compost to feed your soil and reduce waste. We’ll explore how composting works, what materials to use (and avoid), and how to care for a shared compost system.

Learn how to implement grazing practices that improve pasture health and maintain clean waterways.

Get your hands dirty at our Fall Gardening Workshop - bring your green thumbs and get ready to dig in!

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.

A farm to table meal, craft drinks, live music, and a live auction — all in support of a stronger, more sustainable food system for Tennessee.

This free hands-on session will teach you how to save, store, and preserve seeds for long-term viability.

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.

The paperwork for organic certification can be daunting for farmers. But that paper trail is also the backbone of the organic certification’s integrity. Farmers need their own clear record-keeping system that will work for their certifier.

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.

Join Anthony Villa of Villa Acres for a hand-on workshop exploring conservation tillage for crop production in the Southeast.

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